Let me start by saying that I just cannot live without this place. With their catchy coffee drinks, to-die-for peanut butter cookies and hipster staff they have made my neighbourhood just a little bit better.
This place is the first sign for me that my area is truly gentrifying, and I like it. It gives me hope that organic grocery stores and happening restaurants will begin to pop up on every street corner.
Red Rocket is tucked in right off Wellsley, it is a bit small as coffee spots go, but I usually have no problem finding a spot to squat for the many hours that I'm there. They have solid wi-fi and are never chasing me out the door for overstaying my welcome. Their baked goods are delicious and most are made in-house. Also they have an extensive collection of teas and coffees, and will make pretty much anything you ask for. Short of lacking almond milk, they cover all my "coffee shop basics".
Bottom line...whether it be soy lattes or clever conversations this coffee rocket satisfies and is quickly becoming my newest Yelp obsession.