Long-Distance Indie Coffee Date #3. [The One in the Only]

Indie Coffee Shop #3: The One in the Only

Neighbourhood: Danforth [966 Danforth Ave]

Drink Ordered: Mochaccino. [a bit stronger than what I'm used to, but still good!]

Fun Bonus: Open later than the other cafes, about 10pm I believe.

Size: Perfect for the atmosphere they provide. There are couches at the back, some tables and seats at the front. "The One in the Only Cafe" is connected to "The Only Cafe", so  there is more seating in the bar. I'm not sure how it works if you want to sit in one but order in the other. I'm sure you can kindly ask them. 

Menu: They offer all the cafe classics. It's written out on a lovely visible chalk board. Their prices are great. I'm pretty sure they have the cheapest large mochaccnio that I've ordered in the city. My drink was pretty. Nice little chocolate design on top. My friend had a caramel frappacchio, which I must say, was pretty tasty. I think I may have to try it out next time! There treats are also quite tasty! 

Atmosphere: Laid back, cozy and hip. It feels like you're walking into someone's place, ready to just chill out and relax. We arrived in the evening, so the bar portion of The Only was pretty lively, where as the cafe was rather calm and quiet. It was an interesting contrast. The barista was really sweet and even offered free end of the night treats. How generous! I'm not sure what they were called exactly... but there's a picture below for you to view! The decoration is pretty cool as well. Feels like someone's collection of old photos and things they've found at antique shops. 

Overall, The One in the Only was a instant favourite of ours. We chilled out at the back on the random selection of couches, used their free wi-fi, and chatted about life and love, etc. It was the perfect place for that kind of thing. You feel like you just want to sit there for a few hours with a paper or good book, or perhaps even go on a date :) It's one of those places that you visit after you've already gone on your first date, and want to sit back and really get to know one another.  I would definitely come back here on a coffee date with a certain Irish lad :) It's also very easy to get to! It's right on the Bloor subway line. Just get off at Donlands, turn right onto Bloor and you're there! Piece of cake! So don't be afraid of visiting this area of the Danforth, The One in the Only is worth the trek!! 

Date Potencial: 10/10 Hearts. It's one of those "Let's just relax, and get to know one another on a deeper level, perhaps even grab a drink after wards" kind of place. 

Great For: Catching up with friends, reading a good books, chillin' out after work, meeting new faces.  

The One in the Only gets 5/5 Smiles from me! 

Monica