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| - Firstly, I love the renovations, and how I no longer have to risk spilling my coffee all over someone while bumping elbows trying to get to my seat at Bumpy's. I am also a huge fan of the patio, and when it is not too hot and I can catch a breeze (I do everything in my power to avoid the sun, I hate Calgary summers), I enjoy sipping out here.
Bumpy's coffee and lattes are pretty fantastic. I have also sipped a few of their teas. I generally don't drink green teas at busy coffee shops as I know the leaves will likely end up burnt, so I've sampled an herbal variety, and their Earl Grey. Loose leaf rules. Their iced "chai" (I look forward to the day when everyone stops throwing masala spiced tea under the generic name of chai, which if we weren't in North America, could mean ANY kind of tea) is decent as well.
Something I am going to gripe about at Bumpy's, is not their obvious lack of vegan friendly options, although it would be nice if they had a vegetarian soup, or a muffin (even if it tasted like crap and contained applesauce, my big baking no no). They have one vegetarian panini, with tofu. The most poorly prepared tofu I have ever have. Even now, I can taste the awful in my mouth. I was sorely disappointed when a friend took me here for lunch and I tried this. What I would recommend to Bumpy's, is learn to cook tofu, or don't even try at all. This is one of the few places where I would just rather not have the option at all. This, for me, is enough to remove one star. I also agree with Tiffany about the soy vs. almond milk.
However, Bumpy's serves up excellent coffee and beverages otherwise, and would definitely recommend a quick stop if you're downtown, or taking advantage of their patio before it gets too cold.
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