The Witches Thicket Cafe

Margot and I had an opportunity to go on a daddy-daughter date recently at the Witches Thicket Cafe.

For those who subscribe to a no logo philosophy, this place is for you - it looks and feels 100% authentic. Even in hipster Hintonburg most places have a semi-corporate gloss to them - like they want to pretend they don't care about market research and branding, but really they're just clever at hiding their corporate side.

Not the Witches Thicket Cafe!

I read a an article in the local newspaper about these guys and they really seemed to have poured their heart and soul into their own original creation. And I must say, from the vegan menu, to the wicca inspired decor, to the option to schedule a tarot card reading, it really shows.

I wasn't sure if I would fit in here when I first saw the store open up but as soon as Margot and I entered we were warmly welcomed. We then proceeded to have some yummy vegan cookies and shared a hot chocolate.

Even the centrepieces are unique!

I'm sure a lot of potential customers are intimidated by anything that isn't corporate-bog-standard so I hope other people overcome any preconceptions they may have and give this place a chance. It occupies a corner of Hintonburg that was quite rough until recently (as in, murder rough) and having the The Witches Thicket Cafe there is a great way to add some charm to that corner of our neighbourhood.

* Sad news: looks like we were one of the last customers as the store is now closed :(. Guess our neighbourhood wasn't ready for this yet.