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| - As a student at UofT, I checked out Urbana on several occasions--even studying there once--because of its close proximity to east campus.
Furthermore, as other reviewers have stated, there is substantial seating room. That's probably Urbana's strongest feature on a very short list.
In the summer, the restaurant is often unbearably hot and sunny. I found this to be very unpleasant and an impediment to enjoying coffee with a friend.
Furthermore, I didn't particularly enjoy the coffee. I often ordered a turtle flavoured mocha, which was a decent dessert style drink. I also found myself frequently ordering their iced coffee, albeit that may have been to offset the uncomfortable heat from within the restaurant.
In closing, Urbana has a strong location if you live near east-campus UofT. Also, the seating size is very big. It's nice in the evening for a study break if you don't feel like going to the library. But I wouldn't suggest going there on any other occasion. There are plenty more coffee joints around campus that offer a more satisfying experience.
As an aside, their cash-card deals are often good (part of the reason I went back). If I recall, when you buy a $20 card, you get a free beverage, which often amounts to $6 free.
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