Raise your hand if you’re a self-admitted caffeine freak like myself. As someone who’s always on the lookout for a new, rich-tasting cup of joe, I took a stroll through some better known neighbourhoods in the west end of the city and here’s what I found:Hula Girl
2473 Dundas St. West
New to Dundas West, Hula Girl is the only place in the city creating their own blend of “extra fancy” Hawaiian Kona coffee in-house. Grown in specific regions in the mineral-rich soils of Hawaii, coffee connoisseur and owner Elias creates unique flavour profiles for each of his brews.
Collaborating with Canadian street artist Denial to create the logo, Elias designed the small shop with exposed brick, a hundred year old tin ceiling and wood beams from old bars in Orangeville to create an almost bar-like atmosphere.
Café Novo
1986 Bloor St. West
Just off the Bloor West beaten path, newly opened Café Novo has a sizable wrap-around patio for the sunny months. Their yummy pastries (often vegan) are made in-house and with organic ingredients right from the café garden outside. Proactive against bottled water, Café Novo uses a self-serve, counter-top cooler with sprigs of homegrown mint for flavour.















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