HOT PICKS [FRIDAY]

Trees, Please!

November 9, 2007

Amid the dizzying number of Starbucks, Blenz, and Tim Horton franchises that dominate the downtown café scene sits a little bastion of independence called Trees Organic Coffee. Rated as one of the top five places in Vancouver for cheesecake by the Province, Trees also serves coffee that is at once organic, free trade, shade grown, and even “bird friendly.” Construction of the Canada Line has not stopped regulars from enjoying the outside seating on what we consider the best little patio on Granville. Friendly staff, weekly coffee specials and live music on Friday evenings make this café the perfect place to relax, day or night. Free wireless, too!

Where: 450 Granville Street, www.treescoffee.com.

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