afé Olympico has everything we demand in a coffeehouse; the hole-in-the-wall spot is the social hang while out in the Mile End, where locals can sit at tables all day sipping a strong brew with their peeps.

The staff may not be as polished as the Starbucks machine but the laid back atmosphere makes up the service. Olympico has an extensive coffee selection that runs from plain old espresso to charm school lattes.

Everyone from the eclectic 'hood stops by Café Olympico at some point in their lives, for either the fresh baked goods or a sandwich. Reading material is a requirement: light reading for long waits on weekends and the heavy stuff for slow weekdays when you can sip your coffee and take in the delicious aroma of coffee beans and the comforting sound of coffee percolating. - K.J.

Nominated for Krups Best Cup of Espresso Competition 2007. For more details, click here!