When you think North Bay, you may think a lot of things, but cafe doesn't necessarily come to mind…read more But here it is, a lovely cafe that's serving up all the hipster drinks you can find in a big city...and more! The food is so good, we went twice in two days.
This place seems popular at every hour of the day. Easy to see why. You've got your typical lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolate, a couple of specialty ones like the Matcha Green Tea Latte and London Fog. The lattes are strong and delicious, almost like a flat white. The hot chocolate was creamy and decadent. Soy milk doesn't cost extra, which was the best news to my lactose intolerant friend.
Food-wise, they've got the tastiest looking breakfasts, which we didn't get to try because they finish serving at noon. What we did try were their fantastic selection of bagels. Specifically, Montreal smoked meat bagel on a real Montreal bagel. How I missed these bagels. Paired with a crisp pickle and soft delicious meat, this was a fantastic meal. They also have handmade pizzas, full of fun flavours like the Mexicano which is served with a black bean sauce and salsa sour cream dip. Delicious baked goods and desserts line the counter. The cookies were fantastic and the pistachio cheesecake, though pretty and tasty, was mostly just cheesy and not pistachio-y.
This place has really got a homey, community-centric feel to it. Service was friendly and overall, just a comfortable place to be. Plus, a portion of every sale goes back to helping the community. All the more reason to come back several more times if you're ever in the area.
(22/100) - 2019
