The Green Grind opened on College Street at Manning recently. It is a much needed addition to the hood. They serve up lovely organic and fair trade lattes as well as other coffee drinks and treats. The space is very bright and open with nice colourful vintage touches. They also have free wifi — how nice.

An outstanding feature of the Green Grind is that they are in the process of getting certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

I’m impressed by their coffee, their space and their values. I highly recommend stopping in.

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Littlefish bakery and cafe is a cute new addition to the Junction. They serve a tasty breakfast ’till at least 4pm, every day except Mondays. The space is cozy and bright. What could be better on a cold winter morning or a chilly afternoon?

Three Speed is a great little bar on Bloor Street west of Dufferin. Nice atmosphere and tasty pub food make this an attractive option to meet friends for a pint. It’s owned by the same folks who started Communist’s Daughter, which explains the cozy, raw urban feel. The bar seems to be doing very well and as it is one of the few such offerings in the area I’m sure it will continue to kick butt.

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