VIBE
Given that it's in Eglinton subway station, I would say it would be filled with a bunch of disgruntled subway passengers. Otherwise, I quite like the branding. It's white and a turquoise blue and really does pop in an otherwise drab atmosphere amongst its competitors. The staff are really nice and friendly. They also asked me if I wanted a drink with my bon. Really, this harkens back the days of yore when this would be the after-school snack with my friends en route to our after-school destination via Eglinton Station.
THE GOODS
I have successfully averted the temptation of the delectable morsels of warm, soft chewy dough sprinkled with one of my favourite spices and drizzled with icing for years. But after a bit of overtime and no dinner, I succumbed and savoured every last calorie. Suffice to say cinnabon is sugar and spice and everything nice. And bonus for those portion controllers: they now have the mini-bon. A request, heaven sent. Hallelujah!
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
I'm requoting their trademark line: "Life needs a little frosting." I mean, can you get any CUTER than that?!