Giobean is a lovely spot for a light breakfast or lunch and in the warmer months you can sit outside in the sunshine and people watch in the downtown area.
Things of Note:
- Parking is sometimes an issue. What is available is metered parking along the streets and it can sometimes be difficult to find a spot close by.
- There are no stairs to deal with inside or out.
- The bathroom is a single-use room that is wheelchair accessible.
- The inside seating consist of sturdy chairs without arms that can be moved as needed, as well as padded seats along the wall. It is not incredibly spacious and the place is often busy, especially on weekends. While it would be possible to navigate with certain mobility devices, space might make that a challenge when it’s particularly busy. I visited on a weekday morning this particular time and it wasn’t crowded.
- The outdoor seating is metal and very sturdy but it does have arms that can be uncomfortable if you are larger. In the last 5 months I have managed to lose 50 pounds (mostly thanks to being off prednisone for now) so I was able to sit in the outdoor seats with only a small bit of discomfort rather than actual pain. At my heavier sizes those chairs have been very uncomfortable.
- There are giant umbrellas outside that can be adjusted, depending on whether you’d like sun or shade. The sun has been causing some flare-up symptoms for me lately so I was happy to have a bit of shade.
- Dogs are welcome in the outside area and a big dish is kept full of water out by the sidewalk for any doggies that need some hydration.
- There are posts for locking up bikes right outside the café including some of the new rental bikes that are all over the city (they are $1/hour, according to the little sign on them).
- If you sit outside, be prepared to have bird friends that eagerly await any crumbs you might drop.
My husband is particular about his coffee, having spent most of his life living in Europe, and he particularly enjoys the coffee here. I nearly always have tea, more specifically a non-fat London Fog latte, and they make theirs only very slightly sweetened which is refreshing.
They make wonderful pastries! As you can see from this picture, my companions had chocolate croissants and I had a lovely raisin scone with my London Fog latte.
You will find plenty of pastries, hot and cold drinks, and sandwiches here, as well as some gluten-free items that are wrapped and stored separately to avoid cross-contamination and rich, creamy gelato in the summertime.
So, while it isn’t always the most accessible place in terms of parking or space, this is still my favourite place to have a little breakfast date.