The attack of the indie cafe continues, as Crema is set to open its third location on March 1.
As with the company's second location at Yonge and Bloor, the third cafe will be part of a
Freshii, this one at the corner of Richmond and Spadina, and might qualify as the smallest cafe in Toronto at about 80 square feet (though
Sam James on Harbord may be close).
The space, which is slightly smaller than the Yonge/Bloor spot, will house a
Synesso espresso machine, a
Clover vacuum coffee maker, as well as grinders and at least one barista.
As a result of the opening, this Freshii will start opening at 7am as well as on weekends.
"We've got to run a bit of plumbing, electrical, and then all the millwork has to be done through all the counters," says
Crema Coffee Company owner Geoff Polci of the surprisingly involved renovation necessary for the minuscule space, which he says will also include lighting and a display case for baked goods. He estimates the cost at between $70,000 and $80,000: roughly $1,000 a square foot.
Crema is one of several indie cafes that are spreading their foamy cups across the city.
Dark Horse opened its third shop on Queen West in early January,
Ezra's Pound has a second location on Dundas West,
Teo Aro has two locations, and there's a a third
Lit on Queen West in the Burroughes Building.
Writer: Bert Archer
Source: Geoff Polci
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