Another grey Vancouver morning so we decided to walk over to 6th and Arbutus for our morning coffee. Nothing like an invigorating walk in the mist to activate a desperate need for caffeine!
The Arbutus Coffee offers great coffee and delicious baking. John chose a cherry/dark chocolate scone while I opted for a fresh berry muffin that could have fed four people! His herbal tea was prepared in a small Japanese pot with an accompanying small cup. The Ethiopian dark roast coffee was a treat.
There is seating for about 17 at three tables, three stools and one booth. On sunny days there is ample room outside. The washroom walls are decorated with pages from a 1927 Vancouver newspaper. The interior has not been updated with shiny surfaces but instead reflects the character of the area.
A trio of elderly women (probably only slightly older than us) occupied one table, sharing neighbourhood stories. None of the customers had laptops or other devices in their hands, they were either chatting or reading or writing!! It felt like yesteryear.
As an aside, John is still experimenting with greeting everyone on the streets as we walk. The results continue to produce smiles and responses. Sometimes there is even a conversation. This morning we were thrilled to cross paths with Diana's sister on her way to work....big hugs!
The Arbutus Coffee offers great coffee and delicious baking. John chose a cherry/dark chocolate scone while I opted for a fresh berry muffin that could have fed four people! His herbal tea was prepared in a small Japanese pot with an accompanying small cup. The Ethiopian dark roast coffee was a treat.
There is seating for about 17 at three tables, three stools and one booth. On sunny days there is ample room outside. The washroom walls are decorated with pages from a 1927 Vancouver newspaper. The interior has not been updated with shiny surfaces but instead reflects the character of the area.
A trio of elderly women (probably only slightly older than us) occupied one table, sharing neighbourhood stories. None of the customers had laptops or other devices in their hands, they were either chatting or reading or writing!! It felt like yesteryear.
As an aside, John is still experimenting with greeting everyone on the streets as we walk. The results continue to produce smiles and responses. Sometimes there is even a conversation. This morning we were thrilled to cross paths with Diana's sister on her way to work....big hugs!
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