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| - I've walked by Waves so many times on 17th Ave that I thought it was finally time to stop in and check it out. Inside has plenty of comfortable seating and tables, there even seems to be a conference room type area in the back and some space outside for tables (for whenever spring starts, I guess!).
The gal who served me was pleasant enough, but I sort of felt like I was bothering her with my questions. While I was sitting there, another gal came on shift after her who appeared to be much more pleasant and helpful to the customers, greeting them as they entered and such. I ended up ordering a dark roast coffee with a slice of banana bread, which was quite tasty. The coffee was pretty standard, I'll probably try a latte or something more exciting on a future visit. The display case was filled with many different food options (sandwiches, treats, etc.), but as someone else had mentioned they are a little on the pricier side.
There is free wi-fi available, which is always a draw for me to coffee shops. I enjoy being able to get some work done in relaxing environments, such as this place. The music isn't overwhelming and it didn't get too busy the afternoon I was there, so the distractions were minimal. I believe right now the hours are 6am - 12am, which is handy for the late night coffee crowd. They also have a frequently updated Facebook page, which is great for keeping up to date with events going on inside the cafe.
So, Waves is a nice little stop by on 17th Ave and if summer ever arrives, will be popular with patio seating for the cruising crowd.
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