High ceilings, decorator white walls and a stripped-down aesthetic make this an oasis of calm amidst the craziness of Commercial. Favored by indie moms, laptop-bearing freelance something-or-others meeting to discuss secret projects and the shoegazer set shaking off last night's beer and beard crumbs, Prado's anti-corporate vibe is a welcome change from big name arrivistes nearby, and their big... more

East Side hipsters come for the minimalist aesthetic (white walls, navy chairs, soaring ceilings) and glorious natural light. There’s a selection of in-house baked treats—the raspberry crumble bar and apricot-almond vegan cookies are top sellers—but the custom-blended organic fair-trade coffee from 49th Parallel Roasters takes centre stage. Free WiFi.

Soaring ceilings. Rustic beams. An Ingo Maurer chandelier. It’s all about the details, and Amy York has created an oasis of minimalist cool at Prado Café. There’s a selection of in-house baked treats—like Nutella chocolate-chip cookies—but the custom-blended organic fair-trade coffee from 49th Parallel Roasters takes centre stage.