1/25/2009

A cute little place- very unpretentious.  The owner is typically working behind the counter and will recommend pairings of foods and drinks.  I had a chai tea latte that he paired with a cookie (kind of snickerdoodle?).  Both were quite good.

It's easy to relax and get lost in your thoughts sitting at the one of the outdoor tables.  I'm not often in this part of town, but next time I am- I will stop here.

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9/11/2008

There I was, riding my bike along the Crosstown Greenway on a hot day, heading east. As I approached 12th Street, and saw that big hill looming up before me, I couldn't face it without something in my stomach. So I rode across the street, and found this cafe, just looking for a little snack and a cool glass of anything at all.

The owner was friendly, and mentioned that he'd baked some blueberry scones earlier. I normally don't care for scones, but they did look really good. He heated up the scone and gave me butter - without my having to ask. (Stinginess with butter being a pet peeve of mine about some cafes.) The scones were perfect, practically the best I've ever eaten! As I sat on the little patio (a couple of tables in the alleyway, really, but done up nice), I forgot one more prejudice against certain baked goods.

The 12th Street neighbourhood isn't about to become a tourist destination anytime soon, but if you like your scones and tea, the Village Coffee Lounge might be a pilgrimage for you.

Listed in: Bright Lights, Royal City, Books and Coffee

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