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| - There is plenty of good...but there is plenty of better...but I feel bad for saying that.
I just moved into a beautiful, new apartment and wanted to check out the local coffee shops. I live near Bathurst and St. Clair for all you stalkers out there. More importantly so you get an idea of how many coffee chains are in the area and how it is rare to find a more local coffee shop. Don't get me wrong, I love Starbucks and Second Cup. But I love supporting local as well.
My roommate suggested I try Krave out. I'd suggest you check it out too so don't take my 3/5 as a complete, "don't do it,' warning.
Atmosphere/Environment - Smart. It's the first time I've seen, or noticed that a coffee shop has a section with music and one without. Genius! That way if you need to study, you have a somewhat quicker place. You still hear Michael Jackson, which isn't a bad thing may the King of Pop rest in peace. But it is quieter. I can't tell you how often I've walked into a coffee shop where the employees don't care how loud the music is for the customers. Also, the place has a nice, wood feel to it. It's cozy but still with plenty of tables to work.
WiFi - Dodgy. And this is why I'm not writing my review of this place in there right now, but at a Starbucks down the street. I'm a multimedia expert so I did try all eleven things I could do to see if it was my computer...which is top of the line. So I knew it was theirs and the Barista told me people have said they had problems from time to time. They were worried about turning it off and cutting everyone else off of internet access temporarily.
Notice to all coffee shops - If you don't have reliable wifi, you lose customers. That's it. And if you think it's me and not you...read above. But also, if Starbucks can get a secure connection, so can you. Please don't go cheap on your wifi. These days it is a make or break for a coffee shop.
Drinks - I only ordered one, which was a badly created London Fog. BUT my roommate loves their coffee. So try it when you stop by. For the London Fog, they didn't keep the bags in the cup. More or less just poured hot water over the bags and took them out. Needless-to-say I am drinking more of it at Starbucks right now to get my caffeine boost.
Food - N/A Didn't try it but they had some great, unique options I haven't seen before. If I'm dragged here in the future, I will try their special Oreo cookies.
Washrooms - I was taught a long time ago that if you want to know how clean the staff is with handling your food and drinks, check out the cleanliness of the washrooms. These are very, very clean. So big props.
Customer Service - Depending who you get, it could be very friendly or a bit stereotypical, blank-faced hipster. No offense to my hipster..no wait, some offense. Why is everything ironic? lol. jk.
Conclusion:
Try this place once like I did, but don't trust the internet. The place doesn't have the room for lounge and socialize with sit down and work. It's more a sit down and work place. There are seats and chairs, but it feels a bit 'workforce' atmosphere. Check it out and you'll see what I mean. But it still somehow manages to be cozy.
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