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| - I've been here several times recently and have become a bit of a regular even though I don't live anywhere nearby!
I just love the cosy sofas and plush seats here. The seating and general atmosphere (notice the huge bookshelf stocked with a variety of publications for free reading) are really conducive to relaxing, having a chat and enjoying everything Juice and Java has to offer. This is a nice change from the take out or work chat/study culture in many Toronto cafés. And if all the seats are taken, you can grab a take out and stroll on the beach!
The food here is delicious. I've sampled quite a few of their offerings - the chocolate chip cookie, a simple bagel with cream cheese, and a bacon, brie and applesauce crepe - and all have been delicious. The crepe seems to be very popular in the below reviews and I can see why! Great combination of ingredients, in just the right proportions, and the crepe was cooked perfectly. I don't even care of the cookie is from Costco (I don't believe it is) - it tasted fresh and delicious and that's all that matters.
I'm not a fan of their hot espresso drinks, the espresso tastes too weak and watery for my liking. For some reason though, the same espresso tastes much better in the iced drinks?! I love their iced mocha in particular. Their English Breakfast tea is also very nice and authentic.
Staff are generally nice, but the service almost always seem a bit chaotic and disorganised whenever I'm here. Give yourself time, especially if you come on the weekends. That is my only minor criticism of an otherwise excellent and unique coffee shop in Torontos best neighbourhood!
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