Now lookit: I'm not here to gripe sarcastically, or inform you about their "perfect" oatmeal, or make 90s era jokes about the coffee nomenclature. Everyone knows about Starbucks and their omnipresence is sometimes unavoidable when you need coffee, the Internet and a place to sit. But I discovered something interesting last time I was here: this Starbucks has a Clover Press. BONK!
It's true. The Barista was actually quite knowledgeable about the fancy vacuum press technique and suggested a pretty good brew. This brings Toronto's Clover count to three, along with Crema in the Junction and Manic on College, and the price for a cup is comparable. Now, I'm not devoted to the technique, but it does produce a decent up of joe. Good to know, right?
Obligatory Title Pun: Actually worked out to THREE-BUCKS.
Menu Readability: Zzz.
Need to mention: I love watching the Clover press in action.
What this place teaches me about myself: Starbucks might well be called "Coffee Fallback" in my books.