Our schedules worked out just so that D and I had time to meet up for coffee in between our travels. We were originally going to hang out at Continental Coffee, but it was packed, and Prado had a small table that was perfect for us. I had the cappuccino, and D had the mocha. We shared the cookie, and if I remember correctly, it was bomb. Peanut butter and cookie match made in heaven.



There are actually 5 other Prado's in Vancouver, including one in Surrey. Expect a couple more Prado posts after visits to these other locations. Sometimes, things just fall into place, and the timing is perfect. You meet who you’re meant to meet, and experience what’s supposed to be. I might not make it to Surrey.

Here's my experience at the Prado in Gastown.

It was 3PM… I picked up P to go to Kings Cafe on Kingsway (ha. what a great name.), which I had been curious about since their renovations from a few weeks (months?) ago.

It’s pretty quiet inside, filled with Macbooks and small groups of students. I had a latte and P had the mocha (see above), and we shared the chocolate oat bar (above). The coffee is subtly strong, because at the cafe, I couldn’t taste it, but here I am at 3AM, writing this post. The oat bar was alright, looked and tasted like the ones at Starbucks, which are acceptable. Apparently, they get all their baked goods from a wholesale Italian baker, located in Vancouver. I think they do try to keep their store as local as possible.



IT’S 3AM AND I CANNOT SLEEP. Planned out Toronto instead (9 days left!). Paid my credit card bill. Trying to distract myself from a gnawing hairstyling obsession that is growing since trying to style J’s hair. Hopefully, I get to go outdoors this weekend.