The Hub is an independent coffee joint serving the neighborhood of Shaw between Bloor and Dupont. I discovered it one day when I changed up my bike route to school. The cafe is one of the more cozy spot I've discovered to sip coffee at. It doesn't try to be the "in" place, simply a comfortable spot to order a decent cup of coffee and perhaps a freshly baked good. Decor is composed mostly of dark wood tables with matching chairs on an equally dark wood floor, a French provincial couch and decorative platters on the wall.
I haven't tried their espresso but the regular brew coffee is quite good. They French-press as oppose to drip brewing which is a plus in my book. Their baked goods are made on premise. The muffins are large, tasty and inexpensive. Haven't tried the BOB sandwich, at $4.50 I find myself leaning towards spending the extra couple bucks to get a full breakfast somewhere else.
Worth noting that the Hub has an outdoor patio perfect for summer lounging as well as free Wi-Fi for those wielding laptops.
If you live, work or otherwise happen to be in the area I suggest dropping by.