I have a soft spot for Avenue Road as I once owned a store on that street for 3 years. During those years, I was by myself in the store and I have to admit that I rarely had time to get to know the other stores/restaurants on that street. However I have been making up for lost time!!
This is what I’ve discovered in the last few months:
Cafe St. Germain:
In the last few weeks a new coffee shop has opened and I immediately went to check it out (with my coffee friend – of course). When you walk in you are immediately struck with the attention to detail that has gone into the space. I simply love the decor. It’s black/white and red and extremely “bistro-like”. You will notice an immediate difference when you walk in, that this isn’t a typical coffee shop.
I particularly love this display of antique spoons on the wall. Simple but so effective!!
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Cafe St. Germain – 1767 Avenue Road
LaBamboche – New Item: Chocolate Banana Croissant
Generally, I enjoy more savory food items than baked goods but I could not resist this combination: Chocolate + Banana + Croissant. How genius!! I love it.
I asked them to cut it up into 3 pieces for me so that I could share it. I’m not sure this ever happened!! It was DELICIOUS. Beyond Delicious. I know I will be back for another one, even if if my waistline tells me not to!!
Congratulations LaBamboche for introducing this item on your menu.
Don't get me started how good this tastes!
La Bamboche – 1712 Avenue Road
The Copper Chimney:
I had been reading reviews on www.chowhound.com about this restaurant that I PASS ALL THE TIME, and the reviews were glowing. One day I finally went there and tried a few veggie options and indeed the reviews were correct.
This is not your typical India restaurant at all!! I really need go back and do a full review. Stay tuned. In the meantime, this restaurant should be on your radar in the event you are looking for Indian food.
The Copper Chimney – 2050 Avenue Road
This fro-yo concept opened a few months ago and has been a HUGE hit in the neighborhood. The space is bright and friendly and the flavors are fantastic.
I’m a fan of these two flavors. Need I say more?
Hope you get a chance to visit Avenue Road one day soon!!
OMG I want that chocolate banana croissant right now! I love that combo…I’m going to have to head over there this weekend.
Sandy – its heaven. I promise. Especially if you like that combo. Enjoy.
This all looks great, but have u heard of the great popcorn they have at Videoflicks at 1701 Avenue Rd.
A n d the store is owned by two gorgeous guys, and with a handsome dog.
Superb documentaries, etc. etc.
Hmm, I live on High Park/Roncesvalles and have not been on Avenue Road in a while, I guess in a year and a half, since my baby girl was born. Thanks for the “running” tour through all the yummy places. I am going to check it out next weekend. And then I actually have to start running to take off that buttery croissant or two.