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| - I'm hesitant to write this because I sort of don't want everyone else to realize this place is great. I like the peace and quiet. On the other hand, more customers would make it more likely that the place survives and I can continue to spend long, homework filled afternoons in the cozy calm of this cafe.
The space is cozy and inviting, with lots of brick and an assortment of mismatched comfy chairs, quirky little tables, and corners to curl up in. It looks cared for rather than ironically worn and retro, which is unique in this neighbourhood. And not a single bit of cleverly ironic wit on the chalk board. My goodness.
Coffee is roasted in house and all the baked goods are made my the owner's mother - all are infested with gluten, so I couldn't sample them, but everything looked delish.
I spent a solid couple of hours taking advantage of the free wifi (no free outlet use, though, so make sure you come fully charged) whilst sipping a chocolate coffee something something (good, but not mind blowing). While I was there a total of five other people came in. The calm was a welcome change from the bustle of the Ossington coffee joints, but makes me wonder how long Full of Beans will be around. Here's hoping...
One star off because the soundtrack was a jazz radio station. Better than say, the edge or boom, but still unacceptable to my mind. Get an mp3 player and save me from the commercials and flat dj 'banter'.
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