The atmosphere in the place is very warm. Small, nature themed artwork lines the walls and a mirrored wallakes the place feel more spacious than it is. There is a gorgeous patio. I got the montreal smokes meat sandwitch on a kaiser and an iced chai. The drink is a decent size for its price (4$) but isn't as strong a chai taste as I would like. The sandwich comes with salt and pepper kettle chips which are a great side! The sandwich itself was decent. Soft bun, bitter greens, and the meat was an alright portion and was pretty bland tasting. Not the amazing smoked meat I have experienced in the past. As a 10$ lunch, it would give it a 7.5/10

While the cafe is a very nice spot, it, like so many cafes and espresso bars, suffers from a bad case of "stroller blight." The small space and narrow layout makes the cafe impossible when even one stroller is present, but far too often it's blessed with two or three. Parents of stroller-age children need to practice more respect for adult spaces. On to other things.

The water for the espresso ran through way too fast - about 5 seconds - making for a weak flavor and colour. Well, down the hatch none-the-less. After reading The Talk of The Town for about 10 minutes I ordered another hoping for better results. I was disappointed again. I suspect too course a grind or maybe loose tamping. Tough to say.

The cranberry scone was a bit "pastie" but not too bad. other than the stroller brigade the patrons seem like a well-heeled crowd. It's just across the street from a hospital so I expect they get a lot of traffic from those quarters.

Seating is a bit sparse but comfortable enough. Inside holds about 20 while the patio might seat 12. They have a bit of a catering business going on as well.

Overall most things seem to be going in the right direction. My only advice would be to get some expert help with the espresso and watch the cleanliness of the men's room. - Milerepa

Good coffee including espresso drinks. Tasty light fare, including a great selection of treats. Nice small patio, with rings to tie your dog to! Licensed and serves wine and beer. Owners are charming. I say give up the chains and support local business, especially when it's this good.