There’s a healthy selection of teas and juices on hand, so it's not that there are no beverage options besides their fresh roast. Clearly, there's much less talent involved in steeping tea or selling a juice, than crafting a good shot of espresso, and frothing milk just so. Admitted, a good smoothie recipe is always a good find. For those who love their planet, as much as they love their coffee, Cherry Bomb serves all take out in eco-friendly, corn-made cups.

Another find here is the fresh quiche, baked daily and always delicious. Montreal style bagels make for a refreshing change, and their house made cookies are all tasty. This place has other goodies aplenty, and is even rumoured at giving out freebie treats to the dogs accompanying their patrons for their morning brew. Human customers are urged to try the aptly tart Ontario sour cherry pie. Each forkful is like a burst of sweet and sour cherry bite on the tongue.

They do most of their own baking, and cook some nice soups on the small stove top behind the counter. The space in its entirety is on the small side, but is clearly very resourceful with existing space. This isn't a wireless internet adorned Starbucks - thank the lord. There's much more character to this place than any 'Buck - 'large', 'medium', and 'small' are all included in the menu vocabulary. A soy Grande will draw a blank stare.

When Roncesvalles was less developed, having Alternative Grounds at the north end near Howard Park was enough to satisfy the crowds. Since then, as the "Ron'see Village" grew, both Timothys and Second Cup have made that end of the strip their home. Mainstream excites some people sometimes, but there's always a certain satisfaction in supporting the little guys while enjoying a more unique (better?) coffee. So Cherry Bomb, much further south, is a welcome addition to the street, even though it's not the first place to make a dollar on coffee there.