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| - Following in the fine tradition of funky Mile End coffee shops, this fine example is nestled into one of the several industrial buildings that have become home to the many "indi" business and startups that have made Mile End their home.
The open concept cafe features high ceilings and industrial decor, highlighting bare concrete, metal and wood. The food prep and cash area is not hidden from the rest of the cafe, but instead is prominently featured in the center of the room as part of the industrial decor. It is surrounded with a few cosy seating areas, a window facing counter, and some tables, including a very large communal table surrounded by a charming assortment of mismatched drafting stools.
The food looks fresh and is apparently prepared throughout the day as evidenced by the staff busily prepping and chopping in the central area.
Their clam to fame seems to be the nifty carafes they brew their coffee in. I ordered a "cafe au lait" style coffee along with a soft, "half baked" style chocolate cookie and a chewy ginger chocolate chip cookie. I LOVED the ginger cookie, it was perfect right down to the lack of "baking soda" taste some of those chewy ginger cookies can have. I have to say, although I loved the the the concept of the carafe based coffee brewing, and it is a beautiful design and very in keeping with the decor of the place, I did not love the coffee itself. It tasted a bit burnt (although it is possible I just got a burnt batch and this is not the norm).
Despite being a bit pricey (for burnt coffee), I would definitely return here as a pleasant enough place to sip coffee and work on my laptop, although I would probably not choose the seat directly under the music speaker!
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