Hocus Locus

If you are going for brunch and feel that being caffeinated at the end of the brunch is an important thing to you, then go to Locus on Main and King Eddy. The standard coffee there is a strong bottomless Americano. The food there is good with hearty portions. One of the little details I like about his place is the side bread that comes with your meal. It's homemade foccacia or some other special artesan loaf sliced up with a flavoured butter, cream or jam. Just make sure that you leave room for some of their desserts. The owner is a man who always has a smile on his face and seems happiest when the place is hoppin' - however, hoppin' times can also mean slower service, and I am talking s-l-o-w. A couple of caveats that I have for the place is the entrance. The entrance starts outside where you may be inundated with the smoking pit. Of course, if you don't mind this then make yourself at home. The second is the long wait that can take place during the busy brunch time. Lastly the hours for the place aren't always conducive to the early breakfast or even brunch.

Rating of 5 shots of Americanos

Scene: 4 An alternative decor using mangrove like tree roots growing our of the ceiling, dark gothic colours, with the interesting art works (usually for sale) adorning the walls. I would recommend sitting on the front platform of the old storefront window. The back can be a little bit dark, but if that's your scene, knock yourself out.
Grub: 4 Alternative ingredients, creative combinations. Remember to make room for the desserts.
Coffee: 5 bottomless Americanos. 'nough said.