Tucked into the North Eastern corner of Mutual st and Dundas, this coffee shop opened 2 weeks ago (mid Jan 2012?) with a mandate to provide the local community (think Ryerson students and construction workers) with gourmet coffee at an affordable price. As the only coffeeshops around are Timmys and Starbucks, this local gem will add to the character of the area. Don't mistake it for a snobby hipster cafe though - the warm and welcoming attitude of the owner, Jenny-Lee, is enough to entice you to come back and provides a nice alternative to Bulldogs, a nearby local cafe which, mind you, knows its coffee but is notorious for contempt towards its customers.
Unfortunately the place doesnt sell baked goods yet, though I read in its review on BlogTO (which brought this place to my attention in the first place) that it will be an option soon enough.
It`s small and doesn't offer wi-fi and more of a grab-and-go type of place but does offer little seating.
As for the drinks, I ordered a cappuccino and watched the owner make it over light banter. They offer almond-milk substitutes for cream but I liked my cappuccino standard. The quality of the roast and ingredients was definitely exceptional. The proportion was also excellent. Best part for me as a student: it was inexpensive! :)
(Sidenote: I couldn't stop thinking about the cappuccino for the rest of the day. It really was amazing.)
4 stars and "Yay! I'm a fan" indeed. (That last star is on its way with the baked goods.) Definitely coming back.