A local barista’s day behind the counter
A day in the life of James Thompson, the owner and barista of Oliver Coffee Bar, is filled with conversations with the locals.
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Danforth coffee shops have big plans to counter rising costs
With inflation cutting back their earnings, coffee shops on Danforth Avenue are eager with new ideas to bring their shops back to life.
A police officer for 28 years is still in love with the job
Sgt. Mike Facoetti loves his job as a Toronto police officer, even when his shifts have him working at 4 a.m. According to Toronto police data, crime rates are higher during the day than at night.
Seasonal drinks risk allergen cross-contact
When Tahmar Chung, 21, a student at the University of Toronto with a dairy allergy, ordered a green tea Frappuccino with soy milk from a Starbucks in the GTA in 2018, she did not expect…
Tea and Coffee Expo proves popular even during ice storm
While almost everyone was shut inside during last weekend’s ice storm, some still ventured out to attend a coffee and tea festival.
Toronto the strange? 5 unique businesses worth checking out
When people think of Torontonians, Drake, Justin Bieber and the Raptors may come to mind, however it is also a place where small start-ups and creative businesses shine. From feline cafes to a home movie theatre open to the public, the city has a long history of quirky business adventures.
From raw to roasted: The journey of a coffee bean
From raw to roasted, the path of the humble coffee bean is a marriage of both art and science. The Observer visited Pilot Coffee Roasters in Toronto’s east end to discover how to create the perfect roast profile every time.
Danforth area cafe crawl
East York residents are starting to appreciate the complexity of high-end quality coffee blends. Typically, Canadians are known for their reputation of consuming cup after cup of Tim Hortons brew. However, the quick convenience of the daily double double is being pushed to the side with the emergence of many artisan cafes throughout the East York community. These cafes provide a quality cup of joe, meticulously brewed specific to the customer’s preferences.