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MERCURY ESPRESSO BAR

- 5 Years in Leslieville -

Mercury Organic Espresso Bar has been doing something right. This bustling cafe near Carlaw and Queen is known for their artfully crafted espresso, lattes and fresh-pressed organic lemonade. They also have a great selection of organic teas, juices and a daily selection of fresh baked muffins, cookies and biscotti. Co-owner Matthew Taylor recently filled me in on what makes the cafe such a neighbourhood success story.

The cafe seems to be constantly busy. I guess you guys are coping nicely despite the Starbucks across the street.The Starbucks thing was never an issue. We knew they were thinking of moving in across the street long before we took the spot where we are. In the beginning there were a lot of people who tried to create some sort of rivalry between the two shops and push the whole David and Goliath thing, but really, we weren't too concerned. They have their thing, we have ours and that's that. Water draws its own level.

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