More Flavour, More Coffee Please.

The Cuisinart Canada Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill is just that – Supreme! Enjoy perfectly ground coffee in seconds for every brew method type. Just choose the grind consistency, number of cups, and push a button and a built-in timer automatically shuts the grinder off. This grinder has changed my morning prep immensely. The warm…

Saturday Morning Sips: Your Next Coffee Date Just Got Animated.

Pick your soundtrack, kick up your feet and enjoy your favourite brew.  While sipping away, check out award winning illustrator Rachel Ryle. A self-taught artist who grew into an illustrator only a short time ago, Ryle often features the everyday comfort accompaniments to our life (aka: coffee) in her work. Check out the Apple App…

Jimmy’s Coffee

Jimmy’s Coffee City: Toronto Ontario Location:  Ossington Avenue & Queen St. West  (map it) Opened: 2015 Recommends:  Cappuccino and a butter tart 5 Cup Rating: 4 cups Did You Know:  The fourth destination of this Toronto staple borrows its layout from the Kensington location and is a welcome addition to the bustling Ossington strip.  From…

Red Rocket Coffee

Red Rocket Coffee City: Toronto Ontario Location:  Danforth Avenue & Greenwood (map it) Opened: 2012 Recommends:  Americano and a lemon cranberry scone 5 Cup Rating: 5 cups Did You Know:  Red Rocket Danforth is actually the franchises original Leslieville location transposed.  After 5 successful years on Queen Street East, opposite the TTC’s Russell Carhouse, the…

The Red Bench

The Red Bench City: Toronto, Ontario Location:  Yonge Street and Gloucester Street (map it) Opened: 2012 Recommends:  Americano and some made-to-order organic cookies 5 Cup Rating: 4 cups Did You Know: Their espresso is a unique blend featuring beans from Sumatra, Ethiopia, Guatemala and Nicaragua.  Beans are individually roasted and then hand-blended making each cup…

The Dineen Coffee Co.

The Dineen Coffee Co. City: Toronto, Ontario Location: Yonge Street and Temperance Street (map it) Opened: 2013 Recommends:  The Cappuccino and Americano Cup Rating:  Did You Know: The coffee shop is situated in the historic Dineen Building, which was once home to W. and F. Dineen Co., who originally made fur clothing. The building is…

Brew What?

While it’s nice to nestle into your favorite local cafe, sometimes nothing beats a home crafted drink.  Personally my faves include a Long Black Americano in the morning capped off with a post dinner Flat White. Time to brush up on crafting your favorite and get brewing!