They already had me at the name, but I don't just judge a book by its cover. I was happy to discover that this cafe is fantastic inside and out. Fresh and local goods galore!
The Blackbird Baking Company bread that came with my tasty faux gratin dish was so good that we got another order on the side.
Whimsical touches abound - even in the washrooms!
Definitely go if you want to relax and slow down. At times you may feel like your server has gone looking for a missing cat...
UPDATE:
I've been here a bunch of times and can confidently say that my prior comment on the service is no longer valid and was a one-off experience with someone who no longer works here. There is now a solid group of 3 fine young things who are friendly, attentive and cool.
The owner is also fantastic and you can see that he really cares about his business and customers. He has a passion for literature and there are great events going on at the cafe on certain days.
At this point I have tried a lot of the items on the menu and I haven't been disappointed yet. Simple and fresh. Just to name a few:
-avocado and smoked trout salad
-wasabi octopus
-salmon board
-ceviche
-the wonderfully tart passionfruit mousse
There are also special deals everyday (e.g. 1/2 off wine wednesdays where you can essentially get a bottle for $16) and nice touches like a fun children's menu.
See you there!