I decided to spoil myself to a day-off treat by indulging in my inner foodie. I had initially heard about this place through BlogTO and was intrigued that the baristas here had won national championships.
For me this place was hard to find but this was largely in part due to the fact that I had the wrong address. I found its actual location after having to go around the block in search of a parking spot.
After the initial stress of the adventure, I was immediately put at ease by their cheerful greeting as I walked in. They were extremely knowledgeable about their menu and as other have stated do not hesitate to explain the different types of coffee. I was torn between a couple of their offerings but decided on their Americano as I had an appointment to attend and needed to get my coffee to go. I'm just a novice coffee drinker but even I could tell that this wasn't your average espresso, the blend of flavors made the drink a treat for the palate and I enjoyed every sip.
The accompanying baked good, I could have lived without. I believe this may have been partly due to my preconceived ideas about what it was supposed to taste like and that it did not fully meet my expectations. However, when I gave it to my dad, he happily finished it and said that it tasted really good. Based on the reviews of others, I would continue to recommend their baked goods as an accompaniment to their coffee.
Servers were friendly and the price point was cheaper than some of the larger chains. It's unlikely I would travel out of my way to come here again but if I found myself in the area, I would choose this place over other big name coffee shops.