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| - This is really a one-of-a-kind café, at least in Richmond Hill. I came here with a friend when it was still cold and snowy out, and it had such a nice atmosphere, very quaint and antique-looking. It reminded me a lot of the "pioneer" houses from elementary school field trips, and it had the same old wood smell (which I love).
I would have liked more seating options since the only available table was very close to a table with another couple on it, while it was empty enough to allow overhearing other conversations very easily, so it made us feel a little uncomfortable to speak freely.
We ordered a Nutella and strawberry crêpe and it was one of the best crêpes I've ever had. They serve plain yogurt on the side which was a genius addition since crêpes usually end up being so sweet that I can't finish them, and this sour addition made it perfect.
The biggest complaint I had was the temperature. Because it was the middle of winter and because this is a free-standing building and an old one without very advanced insulation, I guess heating it sufficiently was difficult. Both of us felt chilly most of the time we were there. Our table beside the window was especially drafty, so after we finished the crêpes, we went to the area at the back where all the books are which is probably the best thing about Covernotes and just browsed the books for a while. They're pretty overpriced for second-hand books, but I don't think their main purpose there was for selling, which suited us perfectly.
I will definitely come back here again, you don't find many places nearby that are so enjoyable to just spend some time in.
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