I finally had the chance to visit R Squared last Sunday. Since the new owners have taken over Quaff Café months ago, I failed at my neighbourly duties to visit it.
While I did like Quaff's Parisian atmosphere but I also really like how the café looks now. The significant changes are a small lounge area by the windows with a comfy sofa chair and small table. There seems to be more seating than before and now, more bold colours on the walls to really brighten up the space.
The seating set up is to similar to what Quaff had. Despite it being a Sunday afternoon, there was no shortage of people transfixed at their computers in Freelancer's Row.
When I came here, I was in a bit of less-than-happy mood. After ordering my cappuccino and croissant, the cute and very nice barista asked me a question: "Do you like a teddy bear or a butterfly?"
"Teddy bear...?," I said.
The barista's head disappeared behind the machine and I asked him, "Do I get a prize for answering your survey?"
Little did I know that I was in store for something great. I peered over the counter and saw him create the best design latte art I have ever seen: he created a teddy bear in the cappuccino foam. [Check out the photo]
It's the best latte/cappuccino art I've seen in the city. How impressive!
This small gesture was great and whatever mood I had immediately evaporated. My first visit marked a great start to beautiful patronage with R Squared.