Some things just shouldn't go together. For example, Dinosaurs & Rollerskates or Cats & Lazers.
And until recently I would have put the third-wave coffee movement and your atypical super mall. That was until I went to the newest Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters buried deep within Chinook Centre.
This new P&S location is the same great coffee you expect from their previous two locations (in Marda Loop & The Farmers Market), but with an interesting twist. Well it's not really a twist, but rather a different philosophy which makes this coffee shop such a hidden gem.
Most shopping centre coffee shops are designed to churn out a steady stream of customers. You know get you on your way as navigate the treacherous halls. But, P&S is the opposite. It's main focus is the coffee and the coffee experience. A brewed cup takes about 3 minutes to brew and after a busy afternoon of shopping, the mandatory break is a welcomed relief from the constant stress of shopping.
This is a really treat and if you're already a fan of the other shops, you're going to love this. I know it's a mandatory stop for me whenever I visit Chinook now.