My neck of the woods has a few gems when it comes to simple but cozy cafés that pump out solid sandwiches. I’ve written about some of them previously: Coco et Olive, and Pane e Formaggio.

MIX the Bakery is another one that churns out not only fabulous artisan breads made fresh in-house (which can be seen from the order counter at the front of the house), but also a solid array of sweet... more

Rose and Thuy can’t make enough of the buttery, gooey cinnamon goodness that is their sour cream coffee cake; the dark, grainy, and delicious super-grain loaves are favoured by local chefs. A rotating selection of savoury soups such as the popular Moroccan-spice carrot soup rounds out the menu. They also provide wedding cakes and catering for one-stop nuptial shopping.