[David A]

I wonder if that's mostly AHS.

That is a lot of pending! If so, makes sense as they have other offices nearby.

 

[MacLac]

 

[David A]

The new lobby and coffee bar facing Jasper Ave looks great and really didn't require huge exterior changes. Hopefully other buildings in the area will make an effort to also improve their street facing presence.

 

[thommyjo]

Great coffee!

 

[cmd uw]

Quite impressive to have that much space leased up in that building. Good news.

 

[Greenspace]

Been there once, love all the windows to the street, great views and vibe.

 

[IanO]

Such a great addition and frontage now, but I wonder how 4 cool coffee shops will do within 20m.

 

[cmd uw]

Such a great addition and frontage now, but I wonder how 4 cool coffee shops will do within 20m.

Let the market figure that out.

 

[David A]

Let the market figure that out.

Yes, we'll see. Things seem to go in waves. For a while there were a bunch of 7-11's and Subways downtown, now not so much.

Some of the Starbucks and Second Cups downtown have closed, so that perhaps has provided a bit of an opening for nice, more local coffee places.

 

[Gus Haynes]

Bar Oro is lovely, but it's pretty expensive. I can get an Americano of comparable quality for at least $1 cheaper at Coffee Bureau. That's enough for me to only go once, but it does seem decently busy nonetheless.

 

[Greenspace]

Had the margarita flatbread, $18.50. Pricy but was very tasty and could be shared. Very fresh, probably also sourdough. Recommended.

 

[Avenuer]

Quite impressive to have that much space leased up in that building. Good news.

Yup, especially since it was nearly empty.

 

[David A]

There was interest in a larger restaurant there, but it fell through sometime ago now.

Another cafe will be good and compliment the area.

If the building is indeed fairly full, it may be able to accommodate something else. However, it might be good if it is a bit different from the other places nearby focused on coffee.

So something with more food selection, but not necessarily a full scale restaurant, might work well.

 

[Gronk!]

Stopped by Bar Oro for a post-lunch snack which I enjoyed. The lady who served me was very friendly and helpful for this Bar Oro virgin. I'll be back.
The Energy Square lobby is quite nice too.

 

[ChazYEG]

The lady who served me was very friendly and helpful for this Bar Oro virgin.

If the barista is the one usually there in the afternoons, Bruna, she's a sweetheart (and incredibly cute, but that's beside the point).