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| - I'm writing this review as a first time Merchant visitor, so take it with a grain of salt - or espresso - if necessary. Merchant's is a little off the beaten path, in an old industrial area that appears to be going though a renewal. Should you venture down that path you will be rewarded with a fairly good coffee lounge, and all the information and beans you'll need, if you plan on roasting solo.
The building is gorgeous, to say the least; it's a pre-war industrial space, made with lots of hardwood, and solid wood beams cross the ceiling. Apparently, from what I gather, there are courses and education sessions on appreciating coffee, and roasting coffee. I did check the website and they do sell a coffee roaster, and the staff indicated that green beans could be had for roughly $12 per lb.
If you're looking for a comparable, check out GreenBeanery on Bathurst Bloor. They do offer a range of coffee roasters, and beans for as little as $4 per lb. However, if you just want to learn about coffee, suck back some coffee while surfing on wifi, Merchants appears to be a good place to hang.
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