Yasi's Place

Yasi's Place

Last week James and I were in Toronto. On our second day there I zoomed in on Google Maps to the neighbourhood we were in and typed coffee in the search box. I always need to find good coffee wherever I go. The map showed that just a couple of blocks from the house, tucked into the neighbourhood and away from the main streets was Yasis' Place at 299 Wallace Street. The website informed us that not only could we get great coffee, but breakfast and lunch would be served as well.

It was such a comfort to find a place like this. I felt at home in the middle of a big city I don't belong to yet. We walked in, took a seat and our server came over to take our drink orders. I was desperate for a double cappuccino (just right) and James ordered an orange pekoe tea. All of their teas are loose leaf and come in filtered tea pots. Jumping ahead a little, I want to mention that all of their take-out containers and utensils are compostable. Yay! The furniture is fun and I especially love the cassettes hanging from the walls.

James ordered the breakfast with eggs, toast, bacon and homefries (the homefries are amazing...make sure you at least get a side order). I had the Portabello Mushroom with tomato and tofu sandwich on a delicious herbed foccacia bread. I ordered a mixed side of their fresh green salad with apple slices and pea shoots and of course, the homefries. The homefries are somewhat spicy coated chunks of potato. So good!

I'll leave it at that. If you're looking for a comfortable neighbourhood cafe in a urban setting with lots of character, check it out. We're likely to be regulars within a few months.

http://www.yasisplace.ca/