I'm a bit perplexed I didn't notice this place until today.
This little cafe has been open since December, which is news to me considering I walk past it almost daily. Maybe it's because it has a rather nondescript storefront or maybe it's because I walk and tweet too often to notice sweet little cafes right in front of my dang eyes, but today, while walking and tweeting, if I hadn't nearly ran into their sign out front, I daresay I would have missed it again.
I'm pretty glad that I didn't.
First and foremost, I tip the hat to free wifi. You'd think this would be pretty standard in most cafes by now but it's really not. So kudos for quickly jumping on the out of office office list for my work from home ways. Plus, the place has an airy, minimalistic feel with lots of natural light - perfect for those afternoons where I've seen the inside of my house and the front of a computer for far far too long.
But what's a decent wifi signal without good grub, so for the sake of "research", I had my second lunch today here. I ordered a salami & roasted tomato on focaccia sandwich and a custard tart to take away... because research should always include dessert.
The sandwich was tasty. Not a standout in any means but a solid, wouldn't kick it out of the kitchen sandwich. But where these folks won me was in their custard tarts. I already see an addiction taking root, which is dangerous as I already have a few pretty strong pastry addictions with other spots in the neighbourhood. The tart was delicious without being too sweet and I'd definitely suggest it.
I'll have to hold my comments on the coffee until my next trip in. I should probably have a custard tart with that too... you know, for comparison.
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