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<title>Raphael</title>
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I had excellent service when I was there. I looked over the menu, and asked a few questions. After being served an incredible cup of Costa Rican, that I happily sipped away to with my friends (each getting a different origin clover brew), I spoke to the guy behind the counter. I can't remember his name, but he was incredibly courteous and very happy to talk about coffee. I ended up making my friends wait outside since the conversation carried on for so long. Staff was great, and the selection of Intelligentsia coffee coupled with one of the few Clovers in existence guarantees a great brew!

I have no experience with their lattes or cappuccinos, so I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience Jo. But I would definitely recommend giving it another shot. Definitely try a cup of Clover. You'll be glad you did. ]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:33:15 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Maury</title>
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If you want flavour, go to Manic. If you want a bunch of cream in your coffee, go to Starbucks. Even the Lattes at Manic have a rich coffee flavour. Hands down some of the best coffee around. As for the no wifi thing - they probably just don't want a bunch of people lingering around for hours on the internet not ordering stuff and using up seats.....sometimes it can be pretty crowded in there. It's always nice to see the actual conversations going on in there, rather than everyone surfing the internet. As far as the service, they've never been anything but nice to me. One time I had to wait for a while to get my coffee because of an unusually large order ahead of me, so they just gave it to me for free. You can't beat that. Excellent place!]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:59:06 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Jo</title>
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Okay, so...I don't drink coffee and I 'm totally out of the loop with trendy coffee shops in the city but I did drop by Manic today for a soy chai latte and was turned off by the attitude in the place...the short scrawny dude (I'm sure he wants to be called a "dude" although I never use the term) behind the counter was impatient and curt with me while I contemplated my order...the chai latte was way too bitter...too much clove and pepper in it and not enough cinnamon and cardamom...however, the creamy soy topping on the chai tea was good and sweet...I don't live in the area and may never drop by there again and I really don't care because the experience was less than great!]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:09:16 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Bonnie</title>
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After hearing about Manic for so long. 
I finally went to check it out with a friend. 

First of all I know don't really know much about coffee. Although I worked at one or those franchise coffee shops for while and I adored working there. And I drink instant coffee with sugar and coffee whiter at home.I could hear the screams. This is what I know for ME, when I have good coffee I can drink it black or with just a bit of help. 

Why am I telling you this. Cause I want to point out the most basic of things to all those people who are screaming at each other. Coffee is Just a Drink People! Sure we want our stuff to be good, environmently friendly and blah blah blah. But it's still a drink. 

This is what I got from Manic. Clover Brazilian coffee $4 something, my friend Clover Kenyian. Although I am not going to ever spend that on coffee again. Too rich for my blood. However IT WAS GOOD !!! I drank my coffee BLACK! I am not sure if it was because of the famous clover machine or because it was brewed right or because it was the right roast or bean for me. I tried my friends, I liked mine better. Thus my thinking it was the right bean for me. 

Will I go back Definatly although I don't think I will be drinking $4 coffee any more. The place was Clean, large good place to chill. 
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/11/manic_coffee_knows_their_brew/#c602255</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 15:38:44 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Andrew</title>
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hipsters?

grow up.

If you enjoy some of the best coffee in the city, then it shouldn't matter. perhaps these "hipsters" are just individuals with a similar interest as you.

respect them, and maybe you'll learn something about yourself.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:23:35 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Not Really a Hipster</title>
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I used to love it when this place wasn't crawling with hipsters and I could actually get a table. Still the best damn coffee in the city. Maybe it'll get better in the summer when hipsters are out riding their fixed-speed bicycles?]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:03:21 PST</pubDate>
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<title>DINK FACE</title>
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I agree!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/11/manic_coffee_knows_their_brew/#c456355</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:54:16 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Totally Correct Guy</title>
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People who talk about coffee shops in online forums are losers.

Thanks for your time,

TCG]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/11/manic_coffee_knows_their_brew/#c416704</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:19:30 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Alain</title>
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"Wifi is essential infrastructure in a cafe."
maybe so if you enjoy an atmosphere full of people glued to thier laptop computers. Personally, i prefer a cafe that focuses solely on good coffee and profound, personal social interaction. way to go, Manic!

Interesting tidbit: Starfucks bought out the Clover manufacturing company in 2008. No more sales, parts or service for independent business. boo-hiss.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:28:04 PST</pubDate>
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Sorry but Classic Gourmet is not even in the same league as Intelligentsia.
Thats just the truth, not a trend or a game of favorites.

Classic coffee is stale right out of the bag.

End of story.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:26:52 PST</pubDate>
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<title>ronrebound@hotmail.com</title>
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Some of you may have to do some research instead of just following the trend.  We do have some very well respect roasters in Ontario.  For example Classic Gourmet Coffee]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/11/manic_coffee_knows_their_brew/#c331071</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:52:27 PST</pubDate>
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Dear Intel 

A few weeks ago, a few of the top chefs in the city cupped black cat and 49th and found it have no consistency. These are non objective opinions from individuals who are classified as Super Tasters!    

You see the difference in the wine world is that we don't care where it comes from or the story behind the product, we only care about what's in the glass.  Coffee should be the same.

Also, Coffee, is currently re entering the growth phase of the sales cycle do to the reintroduction of new physical, complex physical and abstract attributes.  

I would love to talk to you about your experiences in the Coffee world as it would assist me with my PHD Marketing.

Thank you]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/11/manic_coffee_knows_their_brew/#c324929</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:45:35 PST</pubDate>
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<title>tc</title>
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my response to anonymous...if it's all to do with a cup u hold...then welcome to the world of image and giving power to image and who benefits...manic coffee, star bucks, second cup etc...and we as working class give power to these big names but at the end of the day we lose out by paying for coffee that sucks....]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/11/manic_coffee_knows_their_brew/#c324854</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:17:16 PST</pubDate>
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Yes, but then you have to walk around with a Coffee Swine cup in your hand, and that tells people you're low class, according to studies.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:51:10 PST</pubDate>
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<title>tc</title>
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ok i bought a small 10oz coffee which cost me like 2 bucks...it sucked...i buy way tastier coffee from COFFEE TIME....]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:50:12 PST</pubDate>
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<title>intel</title>
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First of all, coffee will never grow in Ontario, or anywhere outside the tropics for that matter, so forget thinking about coffee as a local product.
It's gotta come from across the world no matter how you cut it.

As a barista, I would say Intelligentsia Black Cat espresso is one of the sweetest, well rounded espressos, with a consistent flavor profile no matter the season, remarkably forgiving to work with, as well as being one of few espressos capable of holding up its flavor to larger volumes of milk/water dilution.
When made properly, its like syrup with notes of dark chocolate, cherries, oranges, caramel, all spice, and a floral bouquet .

It would be amazing if a local roaster would step up to the plate, and fill the need for quality sourced, consistently roasted, unburned, properly packaged, roast dated coffee with knowledge and support for its customers in the competitive modern coffee industry.
It just isn't so, or all the best cafes in Toronto would be using such a roaster.
Believe me, any cafe owner would love to save the shipping costs, but it's about QUALITY.

FYI, 49th Parallel and Origins are both in Vancouver, technically further than Chicago, therefore a bigger carbon footprint, if you wanna get into semantics.

And don't even mention Kicking Horse.
6 month old Grocery store coffee for $17 a pound?
You're better of saving yourself the upset, and buying some Folgers. It would be about the same quality, for like 1/4 the price.

As a Sommolier, you should stick to wine.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:25:59 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>John</title>
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First of all Intelegencia is in Chicago.  We are in Toronto.  The biggest trend in grocery at this moment is promoting and supporting local producers and manufactures.  The most effective way for you to lower your CO2 footprint is though buying local Ontario products at your grocery store.  Where I am i going with this?  There are far better roasters in Ontario then Intelegensia, Parrellel 49, Orgins or even Kicking Horse.  So the next time you order that latte maybe you should ask if its local!

As a Sommolier i will say that Intellegencias espresso is hollow, short on the palate and lacks structure.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:32:50 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>boredoms</title>
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Rocky... What exactly is your definition of "Hipster"? it's a term that gets thrown around so much I can only imagine you mean "young people". And in that case, young people are the majority of people working in any coffee shop, and the best coffee shops in Toronto are indeed staffed for the most part by young people (hipsters). Maybe you mean (like "bad service" did) people with tattoos, or perhaps wacky hairdo's or different fashion sensibilities. If this is what you're referring to, I'm glad to offer you a solution:

Move away from Toronto.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com//2007/11/manic_coffee_knows_their_brew/#c316133</link>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:16:39 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Bramlet</title>
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I don't know where you guys are getting this idea that hipsters work at Manic? I've never once heard any mash-up electronic music you would commonly find on Queen St W. I don't see the employees ever decked out in vibrant neon American Apparel clothing. As for the "no wifi" policy. I'd much rather prefer going to a coffee shop that seems more alive rather than somewhere with a bunch of morose looking people on lap tops at every table, dead silent, with some quivery singer songwrite crap playing in the background.

I don't think buying out Clover will help improve Starbucks coffee. Their roasters are still not that great. It's not going to improve the burnt taste of their coffee.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:31:59 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>RockyB</title>
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What do you guys expect from a bunch of hipsters?  Bad hygyene, stuck up, extremely rude hipsters.  I would like to go to manic more often if they didnt work or hang out there.  (Maybe I should just leave college street altogether)  

You can tell by Anonymous' post by the type of personalities that work and visit the coffee shop.  Insulting others because they simply would like a little common courtesy. Sad!      

The owner seems like a really good guy....can't say that about the rest of them.]]>
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<category>Toronto, </category>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:21:07 PDT</pubDate>
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