This is one of my two coffee shop "offices". I come over here even though there are places closer to where I live.
What I like about it:
-This neighbourhood needed a place like this.
-The owners are fantastic. They care about the space, the product and the customers.
-The coffee is tasty and the owners work with great suppliers.
-The space is welcoming.
-Free WiFi.
-It's quiet, good for working.
-Customers talk to each other and the owners are always happy to make introductions, not like crowded place where everyone has their head down. I've done some good networking here.
What makes me sad:
No food except pastries. It's a deliberate choice, one I don't bear any resentment about. The focus is on the quality of the coffee. This means that new food places need to open up nearby.
If you're a freelancer, it's worth a visit during the day. No car? The Dupont bus stops half a block away and the Symington bus comes up from Dundas West station.
You must visit.