"0"^^ . "4"^^ . . . "2011-07-10T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "We just moved to Bloor West Village from Roncesvalles and I was lamenting the fact that there weren't the same level of independent coffee shops in the neighbourhood. I had heard a lot about Coffee Tree and although it is certainly above average, it is no Lit or Dark Horse.\n\nWe were pleasantly surprised by Red Bean. Though still new-feeling and somewhat limited in hours of operation (I like to go for an early-morning Americano), Red Bean has great promise. From the minimal but 'under-the-top' and kid-friendly decor, to the scrumptious and unique-but-not-weird baked goods, the friendly and clearly hard-working proprietor, Iris is doing everything right. Offering almond milk as an alternative, real-tea chai and a black Americano just how I like it: slightly frothy, dark and round.\n\nAdmittedly, I like coffee fairly minimal, so I would need to defer to someone with fancier tastes to assess the drinks with longer names Also, I don't really pay attention to how much things cost, especially when my wife is paying. \n\nIris is on the verge of bringing in Italian Gelato which will be a boon when the hot weather really hits, with plans to extend hours.\n\nFor now, though I say hoorah! Coffee problem solved."^^ . . "0"^^ .