If you suffer from loft envy, I wouldn't recommend going to Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters!
The Simmons building is stunning with a New York City, industrial loft vibes. It is super spacious, bright and welcoming--which is definitely from our comforting Calgarian vibe!
I am not much of a coffee drinker, but I do LOVE pastries, cookies and cake. Which works out perfectly because Sidewalk Citizen Bakery located in the building as well. I got the Peppermint Tea and it was great. Very flavourable and was at the perfect temperature! My tastebuds are very thankful for that. The prices are what you would expect from a high-end coffee shop, I paid $4.50 for my large tea.
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters is a great place for meetings, parties, and dates. The space is large enough that you're not competing with other people's conversations around you or crowd noise pollution. I would love to come back here in the evening, grab a cup of tea or coffee and stroll around the neighborhood.
If Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters is a preview of what the East Village is going to be like then I need to move there ASAP!