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| - This is one of my fave places to meet up for coffee in the south of the city. There are several Good Earths throughout the city, all locally owned and operated, but this one snags top prize for best space. It feels like a chalet in the Alps - all sloping ceilings, exposed brick walls, wooden beams and huge floor to ceiling windows letting in all kinds of crazy light. The look is original and organic and creates a mellow, relaxing vibe.
To top it all off, the food here is totally yum too. Even though it's all homemade and healthy, you're not stuck choosing between plain granola and plain granola. The carrot cake is too die for with possibly the best cream cheese icing ever to be iced on a cake and if you get the chocolate brownie zapped for a couple of seconds it seriously does melt in your mouth. It's not all desserts either. You can come here for breakfast, lunch, dinner and there's always several hot casseroles to choose from or soup, breads, salads, a variety of baked goods and of course several scrumptious dessert options.
The prices are a little steep, so be prepared to spend roughly the same on a cup of tea as you would for the entire box at the Safeway across the street, but it is all organic and fair trade and it's just a feel good place.
Cozy and inviting, it always smells great and the staff are always friendly and smiley. Plus, one more bonus to add to the list, the café backs on to Glenmore Reservoir which is beautiful in any season and at any time of the day so there's always somewhere to walk off the cake!
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