Hailed stands out from the endless plethora of same-old-same-styled boutique/indie coffee shops in Toronto simply by bringing contemporary Arabic coffee culture to the scene. That should be enough to make you come for a taste, or so I hope.
You could have a cappuccino, or you could "make it hailed" (basically get it cardamom-ized, yo). You can also try a handful of their handful selection of dates. Whatever you do, definitely go for their lovely-n-sweet pistachio baklava. Watch out for lifestyle blogger/Instagrammer types falling in love with the minimalist space.
But if you decide to go the extra mile for the Arabic coffee experience ($9 for a small pot suitable for 2), be forewarned. Firstly, it takes quite a while for a pot to brew. Secondly, it takes even longer for you to enjoy--next thing you know, you've been here all afternoon! It's quite a delicate tea-like aroma and experience, and maybe it's a good thing they open late on Fridays and Sats. Maybe it's a good thing they're only a couple doors down from the popular Saturday Dinette. Maybe--hey, what's going on with this quiet block I pass by too often year after year??
[TTC: 506 streetcars to Logan Avenue.]