How have I not reviewed this place yet? Saving Gigi, I've taken you for granted.
I love this place. Top reasons for loving Saving Gigi:
1. Super friendly staff. I don't know what's in their water, but I want some of it. To a person, they are accommodating, chill and helpful. When you order a coffee, they smile and say, "Go ahead and sit down, I'll bring it to your table." They bring you water without you having to ask for it. (Maybe I should be drinking more of it?)
2. Music. Never before in my life could I say that I've liked the music playing in a cafe literally every time I've been there. But the vinyl they spin at Saving Gigi is always great. And they often play whole albums instead of the jarring effect of one song from one genre followed by another totally different genre (You know what I'm talking about...brazilian guitar followed by nine inch nails a la ipod shuffle).
3. Location. We have so few good cafes in the Ossington and Bloor area. This is our saving grace!
4. Free wifi and many plugs so you can easily charge your computer as you work
5. Pretty colourful pillows scattered around the benches. I just like them.
6. I've heard the food's good, too. I've always stuck to the coffee and never been disappointed.
4 stars instead of 5 because of the shortish hours. But hey, you can't have everything.