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<title>mitjak</title>
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That review is from over 2 years ago. Here's hoping you're right, Eric, and that they've cleaned up their act a little.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c724762</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:03:17 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Erin</title>
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Despite the grumbles listed above, decided to try i deal out.  The staff was friendly, the coffee good, and the seating outdoors sunny.  I eyed one of the tea warmers and it looked clean to me as was the cup and the plate that I used.  If you want bells and whistles with your coffee perhaps then try a shop where you pay nearly $5 for your coffee but at $3 for a latte I will definitely be back for some i deal coffee!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c619924</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:50:51 PDT</pubDate>
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<title> Bon</title>
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I love this place!!! I ran into it many years back and it's been my favorite coffee shop ever since. 

I am not a coffee person so I drink my coffee with lots of sugar and cream. I can imagine how many people are shaking their heads at me right now. But At Ideal Coffee I was able drink espresso like how it supposed to be drunk. And my coffee with only bit of sugar. 

I find it a point to go there everytime I am near the neighbourhood and introduce my friends. (Who always falls in love with the place.) ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c592418</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 15:24:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Rob</title>
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I agree with the general sentiment... the owner needs to spend
a little more effort in cleanliness..kinda passing Bohemian on it's way to Dump... Don't take my word for it...order a tea and note the crochet warmer which hasn't been washed in never. They have an opportunity to make it a far better experience than Starbucks..
relaxed atmosphere, personal touch, but are coming up short.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c581824</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:48:47 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Ed</title>
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I was in last week on a beautiful spring day (+10) during a walk around Kensington.  I usually have my coffee at Moonbeam, but stopped in at Ideal.  Granted they were busy, but the staff sure didn't want to be there that day.  Grumpy, sloppy and bordering on rude.  The coffee was barely acceptable (latte) and the cake was served on a dirty plate.  When I noted the plate I actually got an eye-roll.  I expect they were having a bad day.  I've heard from friends that they are usually pretty good. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c571481</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:39:50 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Diana</title>
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The seating area is very limited and not at all comfortable. It is too noisy to sit and chat with friends because of the roasting machine. The cafe reeks with the smell of burnt coffee and the coffee wasn't that great either. Not much to recommend it.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c372365</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:41:01 PST</pubDate>
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<title>oreol</title>
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Are you serious~~~ true say!!!! TRUE ALL THE WAY~~ i totally agree with "are you serious~" about the place... it's so filthy, i don't see me coming back to the place looking that clumsy~~~
also what is THE DEAL with this website putting it as the top of the cafe list? there gotta be a better cafe than i deal coffee or tequila bookworm?? man.. give me a break, tequila bookworm coffee tastes so wormy... ewwwww, otherwise it's such a shame living in t.o~~ and THERE ARE!!!! thank god!!!
i recommend greenavi on queen west, that place is always so neat and just so mellow to be in which is why I like to go to cafes in the first place.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c333426</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:01:05 PST</pubDate>
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<title>beanguy@hotmail.com</title>
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Styrofoam, polystyrene actually, is the most environmental choice. 
   Consider;
 1/ International Paper makes your "eco" cups, they are the 26th worst polluter in North America-remember acid rain? They cause it still.
 2/ Contributing cause of global warming-deforestation, paper cups are not made of recycled paper.
 3/Paper cups, while biodegradable, only breakdown in a compost-how many take out cups make it to your kitchen to be composted? When disposed of in the garbage they are one of the worst things for a landfill.
 4/Paper cups take an estimated 6-7 times as much energy to make, not including the oil for the chainsaws to cut the trees or the diesel fuel for shipping heavy paper products. Energy=emissions.
  Ever hear of greenwashing? Do your homework.
  
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c331487</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:41:57 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Quads</title>
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Although I like buying coffee there, I always take a pass on ordering anything to drink there. The servers are clumsy and sloppy about making coffee. I've had watery shots and pathetic lattes. As an extra bonus, the cafe is filthy. Buy the beans and make your coffee at home.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c322954</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:15:40 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>tiffany</title>
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never been here may try it however $3 dollars for a latte is a little expensive (if it's fairtrade and organic then it is worth the price, seemed like quite a small piece of bananna bread for $2 though..hopefully that was organic too (?)...maybe it's just the city]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c318979</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:32:58 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>ARE YOU SERIOUS!!</title>
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C.Q Are you really honestly serious??
Using styrofoam cups in any capacity, let alone a "fair trade" "eco aware" coffee company is completely unacceptable.
Convenience stores use styrofoam cups!!
Not legit coffee shops.

And what kind of logic is "we could use biodegradable cups, but those could be feeding people, so lets just use the most unbiodegradable pollutant cups possible, and make our customers feel bad about it and bring their own mugs"
Brilliant! 
What about the prospect of NEW CUSTOMERS???
If I had never walked into Ideal before, and was served coffee in a styrofoam cup, and made to feel guilty, like I should be schlepping a dirty coffee mug around with me all day anyways, I can say I would not return.
Nor do I.

Ideals reluctance to spend money on something as basic and quasi mandatory as bidegradable paper cups is truly indicative of how cheaply they operate their business.
Ever wonder why all their coffee equipment looks old and dirty?
Cuz it is old and dirty!

I could write a book about where Ideal falls short, but basically Ideal coffee is not good, styrofoam cups do suck, and placing Ideal at the top of the Best of TO list is hilarious.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c286050</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 03:28:35 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>C.Q</title>
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Actually they use styrafoam so people will bring there own travel mugs, because paper cups are lined with wax, which breaks down at the dump SUPER slow.And the cups that are made with corn, could actually be feeding people, and how easy is it to bring a travel mug? (VERY) And i you forget yours borrow one of thier mugs. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c282809</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 18:24:02 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>styrofoam grr</title>
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I love IDeal BUT what is with their take out cups being STYROFOAM? I thought it was just one location but came to find out all the IDeals use styrofoam, when I asked about it I was told "they were way cheaper".]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c271873</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:30:23 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Allan</title>
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Best.
Coffee.
Ever.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c231569</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:05:05 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Tanja</title>
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photos have been colour tweaked. you can resume drooling.;)]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c231565</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:48:37 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Maria</title>
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Oh, I can see Denny and Laura from Lettuce Knit, just two doors down from I Deal. I love having a nice coffee every time I visit the yarn store. Great preparation for Wednesday Knit Nights!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c231533</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:41:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>chephy</title>
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Good place to know about, but I have a minor gripe about the review: why do the middle two pictures have such an unrealistic, unappetizingly blueish hue?  Neon lighting may produce such an effect in a photograph, but it's really not that difficult to fix in just about any graphics editor.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/10/grounds_for_optimism_i_deal_coffee/#c231456</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:43:04 PDT</pubDate>
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