Blue Dog Coffee Roasters

199 Brant Ave,

Brantford, Ont.

N3T 3J1

(519)512-0022

www.bluedogcoffeeroasters.com

I had been told about The Blue Dog a few months ago but hadn't had the chance to get to Brantford, I am really glad we did.  Neil and I took the motorcycle from home along the back roads to Brantford and had glorious weather to travel.  We found the cafe on the main road, it was surprisingly in a neighbourhood with homes around and shops, this cafe had been a house at one time too.  The art inside was cool, the decor was interesting and the coffee and food was delicious!  I had a great time and highly recommend anyone to go and have a great experience.

1)coffee-small $1.62 medium $1.86 large $2.14  8/10

2)roasted- locally but off site in Brantford 9/10

3)service- just fine 7/10

4)accessibility- main thoroughfare, lots of free parking 9/10

5)flavour- full flavour, smooth and sweet 8/10

6)Eco-friendly- china cups, recycling, soy milk available 8/10

7)cup size- good size with 3 choices 8/10

8)food- I had cauliflower soup and bagel, fresh and hot 9/10

9)ambience- comfortable, sunny and lots of seating 8.5/10

10)wifi- free and no password needed. 10/10

*overall- 8.5/10 

Grounded Coffee Inc.

292 King Street 

Midland, Ont.

(705)527-5997

www.groundedcoffee.ca

I went to Midland with a girlfriend of mine, we went to the Sugar Ridge Yoga Retreat Centre in June, 2013.  We decided to venture into the little town of Midland to walk and shop, and find an awesome coffee shop (who knew?).  We were encouraged to try Grounded Coffee when I explained that I like a cool, comfortable, fresh roasted and fair trade kinda shop! Voila! We got one!  I asked the owner about his favourite coffee and he spent a few minutes explaining the medium roast he is proud of at the cafe. I got the blend called Dragon Tail, it's named after the location of the coffee beans (Sumatra and Papua Guinea) and the land looks like a dragons tail...kinda :). I bought some beans to bring home as well. The roast was pretty good, light in roast and full flavour and I am looking forward to making it fresh at home.

1)coffee- small -$1.85 medium $2.00 large $2.15 8/10

2)roasted- locally, in house 9/10

3)service- friendly and informative 9/10

4)accessibility - main thoroughfare in Midland with pay street parking. 7/10

5)Flavour- smooth, light, not robust 8/10

6)Eco-friendly- china cups, soy milk available 7.5/10

7)cup size- good size with 3 sizes to choose from 8/10

8)food- tried a vegan fruit and nut bar, healthy and tasty 8.5/10

9)ambience- cool, relaxed, plenty of seating 8/10

10)Wifi- open with a password 10/10

Overall- 8/10 charming place to go in Midland, check it out!

Crepe it Up

Tastes like love without the heartache. Eat in- Take out- Catering

507 Church Street Unit #8
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 2C9
(416)916-3558
www.pavillioncoffee.com

I had some time to kill in Toronto on a beautiful sunny day and took a walk down Church and Wellesley to a little place called Crepe It Up. The food is really good, the coffee is really nice but the lady running the place was really against and photos being taken ( I always ask first). I was really confused, I was really glad that went back and spoke to again and explained what I was doing, she didn't mind and I set about taking pictures WITH her permission this time😀. It's a nice place. Interesting decor with typical chalkboard writing to decorate the place. The sign out front advertised fresh coffee, I think actually roast here because they have green coffee beans as well as a roaster sitting in the corner. I like the big front windows that show Church Street in its best busy, fun atmosphere.

I ordered the special of the day of lentil soup and Mushroom/Spinach crepe that was quite good but could have been hotter. The coffee was served in a nice big mug with decent flavour although not made fresh. I'm not sure I would suggest this one for a coffee if there were dedicated cafes around (I'm not sure where anything is) but its nice for a cheap, quick meal.

1)coffee- small $1.65 Large $1.95 8/10
2)roasted locally- yes? 8/10
3)Service- I little uncomfortable with the menu, the cook was helpful 7/10
4)accessibility - church and Wellesley is a main road in Toronto by bus 8/10
5)flavour- pretty good and quick 7/10
6)Eco-friendly- recycling and china cups 7.5/10
7)cup size- very good 8.5/10
8)food- many choices, freshly made and tasty if you like crepes 8/10
9)ambience- light conversation, laughter and sunny eating area 8.5/10
10)wifi- free of charge with password 10/10

*pretty cool that they have Viet espresso available to order
**overall 8/10 descent but not glowing