Now I don't normally blog about your typical coffee shop, but I kinda like this location. It's located around the Bloor and Yonge area just a little south of the Toronto Reference Library. It's a pretty big Starbucks with a fair amount of space with good table to chair ratio. So this is definitely a good spot to go study especially if the Toronto Reference Library gets too packed. The decor looks like a modernized library but not over the top where you can't recognize it anymore. There's a large communal table in the back of the store which is great and perfect if you need a lot of table space.
I normally come here as a quick pick me up when I'm in the area. On this occasion, I got the Zen green tea which by their description is a green tea that's combined with lemongrass, spearmint and a hint of lemon. To me, it's pretty much a nice mint lemon green tea. And something that distinctly makes Starbucks Canada different than the rest is the readily available honey. That's right Billy Bee's honey which is Canada's favourite honey is available in Starbucks locations all over Canada. So whether you're battling a cold or a scratchy ailing voice, I find the mint lemon green tea with a good amount of honey helps.
So overall, I like this Starbucks location as it's a little different from the rest. It helps to support overflow from the library well. It also has a fair amount of lounging area for those wanting to take a break from shopping, studying or just to find a place to chat away from the busy streets of Yonge and Bloor. Can a certain Starbucks be better than the others one may ask? Yes, I think so.. how about you? Do you have a preferred/favourite Starbucks?