Hamilton, On.
905-381-9270
Www.secondcup.com
When it comes to coffee, I might have a problem. I love the smell, taste, colour and feel of a good cup of coffee. I also need to remember that I need to have some limits too. I think that this blog has been good for me to try new places, find new places that roast beans and learn new things that you don't get from a (sorry people) Tim Hortons. I just don't want a terrible coffee anymore. I will drink Tim's if I don't have access to anything else but I would just prefer my freshly ground, lovely tasting coffee in my favourite mug with the chip on it.
On the occasion of going to Second Cup, it was the chosen spot for its location and a great spot to talk. I tend to forget about Second Cup because its not very close to my house and its seems mainstream enough that I would rather for to a little "hole in the wall" instead; but I am always impressed with this coffee shop. I ordered a decaf. on this occasion, because it was later in the day and I need my beauty sleep before 2 in the morning. I received a friendly greeting and a freshly made coffee, in a nice china mug (immediately Wendy approved). I had lots of comfortable seating to chose from and had a lovely quiet chat with my companions.
1) coffee - small $1.75, medium $1.95, large $2.30 (pricey but fair trade and freshly made) 8/10
2) roasted locally - 7/10 (corporate shop)
3) service - 7.5/10 (friendly and quick)
4) accessibility - 7/10 (lots of parking but really tough to get onto Upper James)
5) Flavour - 7/10 (full, nice flavour but slightly bitter)
6) Eco-friendly - 7.5/10 (fair trade but limited recycling available)
7)cup size - 7.5/10 (nice variety of china cups, discounts for own cups)
8) food - not reviewed but looked tasty
9) ambience - 8.5/10 (clean, quiet and good music with a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere)
10) wifi- 10/10 (free and offered )
* this is really the "Starbucks" for people who don't like crowded shops, and long term seat takers.
* overall 7.5/10 it's pretty great.
"seems mainstream enough that I would rather for to a little 'hole in the wall' instead"
ReplyDeleteDitto. I've discovered a shop in my home town that seems to fit the bill. It's been getting popular, so I try to go at obscure times.
Apparently, the construction guys were in and discussing where a hood and bean roaster are supposed to go. Yeah.
I don't like posting links because it seems like an advertising-bot thing, but I want to brag, so check out "Relax, It's Just Coffee" in Google. It should be the first thing that pops up.