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| - The Intergalactic Travel Authority is easily the best place in Bloordale to prep for your next trip to Neptune over a latte or at least catch up on the latest on the Mars rover.
Much like the Superhero Supply Co. in Brooklyn, ITA is the super fun-themed front for Story Planet, a non-profit children's literacy group that operates through the cafe's portal and was inspired by Dave Eggers' 826 National foundation.
The cafe is run by volunteers to raise money for their important work that happens in back. It's been open for about a month now, but I was only able to pop in recently because they close pretty early, at 4pm everyday(closed Sunday).
They serve Alternative Grounds coffee and at reasonable prices too. $2 for a large iced coffee.I love the woodwork in this place. The detail is impressive and they've managed to pull off the spacey feel nicely without it feeling like a Trekkie's fantasy.
You can tell a lot of care went into the making of ITA, which is in stark contrast to some of the other dive cafes in that area that have popped up in recent years(you know, half-broken vintage furniture, plywood bars and countertops with all the allure of sandpaper...). This place is a breath of fresh air by comparison!
They also sell merchandise, like t-shirts, boardgames and other novelties. It's not a huge place but it's unique and I look forward to nerding out here in the future, for the kids, ya know?
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