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| - This review is based on two visits: once to try their drinks and use their location to study - and the other as a brunch restaurant. There are not too many independent coffee stores in Markham, so this is really a welcomed change.
In general, the small restaurant definitely spent some time in creating a modern warm atmosphere with its wooden tiles on the walls and simple furniture. There are probably about 30 seats in total around the restaurant. While studying, I ordered a London Fog and it was made well with a perfect amount of vanilla. There was a good free wifi at the coffee shop with outlets available. I went on a weekend at about 4PM and there were a decent amount of people - so it wasn't awkward to study but it wasn't filled to the point where I felt guilty for taking a table. It was then that I noticed its brunch menu, which made me decided to bring my friends the following weekend. As a study place, I think it is worth 5/5.
As a brunch restaurant, we went on a Sunday morning at about 9AM and it was already starting to fill up. I wasn't a huge fan of having to order at the front - but at least they brought our drinks and food over to us (however, tips is not expected like in other restaurant because you're paying at the front before you get your order). I got a Latte - and it was well made with latte art to complement the drink. Of note, they use Pilot Roasters Coffee. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny. It was a good Eggs Benedict - but it wasn't anything too special in my opinion. I enjoyed the potatoes (they were actually very good) and the salad as well. By the time it was 10:30AM, the place was filling up and people were waiting for tables - so we felt obligated to leave. I think the restaurant is receiving a following from its Markham foodies. As a brunch restaurant, I would give it a 4/5.
Overall, good food with GREAT coffee that's unique to the Markham Scene. I would study here. They are currently in their soft launch phase - and they are quite explicit with that on Facebook. They also update their Facebook regularly, which is appreciated - so before going, I would check Facebook to make sure they are in stock of what you're hoping to try.
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