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| - Well, after much time spent in the Selwyn area, I finally made it into FABO. Nice to see a local coffee shop amongst other tightly packed businesses on Selwyn Ave and what a wonderful addition it is. Stopped in for a frostier coffee beverage on a hot Saturday afternoon.
I was met at the door with ART coming out of every orifice! Tons of paintings, hand-crafted statuettes, pottery, jewelry and other mixed media pieces. None of this distracts from the overall aesthetic. Just like it says on the outside of the shop: Art Coffee Goodies. In that order. I felt like I was standing in a gallery whilst watching the barista make our beverage. So much to look at and always changing, from what I understand.
The menu is pretty standard for a coffee joint. Coffee, espresso, lattes, frappes....The one thing that make FABO great is option of beer and wine. Not many shops have all of these under one roof. I could come in here and work for an entire day, fully caffeinated mind you, or wander in on a Friday evening with my wife, grab a glass of wine or a beer and peruse the art. That's versatility.
Happy to find some goodies near the front of the store. Local honey, leather bags/wallets and some food items too. Some supplemental to lunch or a light dinner. Look out. If you're not careful, you'll just ask if you can move in! All of the amenities for a creative type under one moniker.
Thanks for the ice-packed coffee, FABO! Looking forward to a weekday visit to get some work done and inhabit your inspiring atmosphere once more! Cheers!
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