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The atmosphere is a mix of rustic and chic. The cash/front is a stack of beautiful wooden railway ties with a varnished top. I want it! There is a classic Toronto tin ceiling and lots of pot lights so you can be productive anywhere. There is free fast Wi-Fi but it's a bit spotty. There are mostly tables for two around the room with a few larger tables. This place is also crowded, and outlets are scarce. There is a nice community feel in here. The guys behind the cash seemed a bit aloof with me but their interactions with regulars made me realise they are actually very nice. There was a group of ladies who came in with new babies and they were very accommodating. Speaking of new babies, lots of yelling babies visited this café today. Why, moms, why? It's already quite loud when busy, especially with the latte machine. During most of the day the dull lull of background noise and the awesome indie soundtrack was perfect for getting my work done, but my concentration was broken once or twice with the peaks in volume in the early afternoon.
(Fare)
There is a handy chart on the blackboard illustrating the amount of milk added to shots, which means you don't need to ask the difference between for example a macchiato and a latte. There is no difference in the number of shots between S, M, L, but they pull doubles by default, so guaranteed caffeine. They have a small menu of paninis they can grill up for you (the Caprese is tasty, with tomato, mozzarella, and arugula on a sweet-ish milk bun). They also have a selection of teas, and a limited number of baked treats to pair with your beverage. Other reviewers have commented on the baked goods which makes me think they were just low on supplies today. Prices are pretty good, though. Oh, I almost forgot the latte art! Yay!
I think a friendlier vibe from the staff, more outlets, and more baked goods would elicit a higher rating. Overall, it's a good local place to be productive, I'm glad it's in the neighbourhood!
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