Lots of changes in Hamilton’s coffee scene this week
- Robert Cekan
- 07 Apr 2018
There was quite a lot of activity in Hamilton’s coffee scene recently — far more than we typically see in a week.
We started the week off with news that Cafe Mondo is closing after only a single month of operation. Running a coffeeshop wasn’t panning out the way the owners had dreamed of and were quick to close up in pursuit of a better fit for them.
The following day, Joanne Emberson — co-owner and main pastry chef of Crumbuns Bakeshop Cafe — announced that she’ll be resigning from her shop.
Crumbuns WILL continue to operate but it’s unclear who will take over the baked goods. Emberson’s desserts were truly spectacular and resulted in us being loyal to the cafe over the past year. We can only hope that her delicious recipes will be properly passed on.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhIdTTohnij/?taken-by=crumbunsbakeshopcafe
Balancing these losses, two new coffeeshops just launched and enjoyed their first full week of operation.
Emerald Coffee Co was originally set to launch late February but the fire inspector wouldn’t allow a pass with the original tin ceiling.
So, the whole ceiling had to come down and be replaced, delaying the launch by a month. Fortunately, the owner found a replacement ceiling that looks almost identical to the tin that was up prior.
The cafe is really stunning and worth checking out.
But that wasn’t the only cafe that opened recently! The funky new Bohemian Palace welcomed guests days after Emerald Coffee Co opened and offers a very laid back, eclectic atmosphere.
Very hippie and psychedelic inspired, the colours, patterns and decorations make for a very fun-feeling cafe.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg9IsoUAbjv/?taken-by=bohemianpalacecafe
If you’re wondering about the fate of The Flat White Coffeehouse on Ottawa Street N, our readers have informed us that due to complications with the fire inspector, plans for the cafe have been scraped.
Know of any other coffee news? Please be sure to comment below!
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