Where the Yelp! app shines is finding a perfect spot while out and about and this time it struck gold for me. Rustic Cosmo Cafe is a coffee shop like Fort Knox is a bank. Lined in rich wood paneling and with festooned with the classic Toronto tin ceiling, this cute hole-in-the-wall brims with all that Parkdale-cool stands for. They make a delicious latte as well as hot chocolate and all the sweets are made in house. While I was waiting for my beverage, the allure of the wall menu drew me in and I ordered a bagel with peameal bacon and cheese. Tasty!
The old style booths are a quaint touch and the vintage upright piano against the wall exudes quintessential charm reminiscent of Queen Street stalwarts like the Cameron or Kensington's Graffiti's. Think of how many coffee shops you would go out of your way for. This is one of those.