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| - The village definitely needed this breath of fresh air.
In an area that has seen so many spots close, finally something comes along to fill the emptiness that not only suits the area but a place we were all kind of craving.
Now, the bookshop has a long history and a good one at that on Yonge street. Its re-invention on Church street definitely suits it more.
There's something about this space that although I had never been here before made it seem so familiar and comfortable. I do think because it has the bookstore feel to it that it has played into this sense for everyone.
No, its not a Chapters. Far from it. If it's anything, it's a good old gay chapters that has a neighbourhood clientele then of course, its Church Street so it becomes a bar at night. Maybe Chapters would have stayed open LOL.
Anyway, it's a mix of old and new. The front of house has a modern coffee spot feel. Towards the middle, you have the bar and bookstore with several tables in between.
They have a menu offering quite a few choices that cater to meat eaters, vegetarians and gluten free peeps. I chose breakfast at noon. Can't really go wrong there. It's not the best I've had but the peameal bacon and pain au lait was super tasty.
Full coffee house menu.....and yes, bar menu.
The host/bartender/server at the bar was friendly and super helpful with any questions I had. Very much in line with the chill vibe here.
So why the five stars? It's not like any other coffee house. There's an inclusive here that you feel as you walk in. If you don't like those things, it just feels really comfortable when you walk in. Look, the place needs some tweaking in its interior design but I would rather have this place standing than closed for renos.
It's a gem in the neighbourhood that I hope the community embraces as much as it had Glad Day on Yonge Street. Very happy they moved here.
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