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| - This is one of my favorite places in town to work remotely. Reasonably priced, reasonably good fare, and friendly staff.
I often come here for 3-6 hours at a stretch to work, and this place has everything I could need that a more sophisticated (snooty) cafe wouldn't: free high-speed internet, easily accessible power outlets, and plenty of seating. There are also three pay-to-use computers at the bar ($3 per hour, kitted out with Chrome and Office), if you're travelling notebook-free.
This place is clearly catering to the business crowd staying at the adjacent Holiday Inn, and for that reason it feels a bit like an airport lounge. Don't mistake it for a food court coffee stand or a sterile big-name chain, though. There's enough atmosphere here to make it quite cozy.
The fanciest drink I buy here is Twinings Earl Grey, so I won't comment on whether the barista is pushing the envelope of the caffeinated beverage experience. I don't think that's the crowd Coffee Zone is after, and I'm fine with that. The baked goods here are totally acceptable, and far cheaper than the Starbucks or Second Cup down the block.
This is a workman-like coffee shop, and the city could do with more of them!
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