I had walked by this swanky hipster joint several times before one day entering its doors when I had time to kill. Although an emergency phone call prompted me to cut my visit short after barely taking a seat, the few sips I took of the decaf mocha had me ecstatic to return. As soon as us ChickAdvisor staffers decided the cafe would be our chosen Fun Friday milieu last week, I knew I would once again order the famed beverage.

Yes, it was just as good as I remembered it. Luckily, I got to enjoy the ambience as well this time. First of all, it's busy. Both times I was lucky to find a spot with my party. Once sitting though, I could appreciate the comfortable, well-lit and appealing atmosphere. It was never too loud to have a conversation - which might have something to do with all the studious caffeine-lovers surrounding us on their laptops.

Its location couldn't be better: at the Queen St. W and Chinatown border, it's the perfect place to unwind after a restless day of shopping or lunch on Spadina Ave.