I've been to Nobody Writes to the Colonel a few times and enjoyed each time I've been there. Yes, it's a little hipster, but I feel like it's a good mix of unpretentious hipsters, UofT grad students, and random groups of friends that stumbled upon it or couldn't get in to Sneaky Dee's on the opposite corner.
The bartenders work their asses off to serve everyone leaning on the large rectangular bar in the centre of the space. I watched as the one bartender skilfully made my two mojitos quickly, but with care, while many other patrons waited on a drink. You may have to wait, but everyone's patient because it's worth it for a well-made cocktail.
It's a cool place if you're looking for something different without having to go out of the core.
Important note: cash only.