. "0"^^ . "0"^^ . "Indie Coffee Passport. Cold windy day with moments of sunshine and calm. A last minute decision to walk to The Abbott. Good choice.\nI've been a few times so I know where it is, which is handy because it's tucked away just south of King, on the east side of Spencer [two blocks west of Dufferin] and in the winter there are no patio chairs out front to highlight the entrance.\n [Update: I just noticed there's a sandwich-board with their name on it, on the sidewalk in front of their door, and that's helpful.]\n Inside there were a few tables with regulars comfortably ensconced in conversation, but if I'd wanted a place to sit there were a still a couple of seats available in the narrow room. For such a relatively small space there is a lot going on: baked goods and beverages and specialty snacks and books and even vegan organic lip balm. Well, some sort of fancy lip balm on display by the cash. Impulse purchase? I was tempted ... but I opted for the double latte, decaf, to go, and was presented with a latte adorned with a very intricate leaf [heart? not sure, but it looked really nice!] \nThis always impresses me, especially when I'm having my coffee to go. \nThe latte itself was rich and creamy, very tasty, no need for any extras.\nAnd the 'to go' lid was the kind which has a little tab that can close to keep the drink warm - or in my case, to prevent slopping it all over my coat - while I walk. It was a bit more substantial than the regular perforated tab, which meant it could stand up to repeated use and still close properly. \nI know the lid is not a reflection of The Abbott as a cafe, but it does show that extra bit of thoughtfulness.\nAll in all, good choice."^^ . "4"^^ . . . "0"^^ . "2013-01-21T00:00:00"^^ .