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Out & About #292 | Cafe Augusta

11/24/2016

 
​Have you ever suffered from insomnia? I have, and at the worst possible times too. Possibly the worst case is being unable to fall into sleep despite being extremely fatigued.

Some commented that I simply had a lot on my mind, which, admittedly, I do. However, I found the most prominent cause of my restlessness to be consuming coffee past noon.

Nowadays I opt for tea lattes or other chocolatey beverages - a selection of drinks that Cafe Augusta seems to specialize in.
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​It started with a debate between Durand and Augusta: the former was closer in terms of distance, but the commute to Augusta required less walking - a factor of substantial importance on a gloomy, wet November morning.
With visible signage on the front, the second floor cafe was easy to locate and clearly distinguishable from the kitschy homeware boutique underneath.
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​Truthfully, the interior caught me by surprise: I hadn't anticipated such a wonderfully serene space to exist in Hamilton! The space was predominantly white with sections of coppery red brick; walls were adorned with framed photos of book covers/landmarks, while artificial perennials graced the tops of marble and wood table tops.
Lighting took the form of an organic compound's molecular structure. A chalkboard menu was spotted on top of the fireplace across from the bar/cashier area, adjacent to a lofty white shelf stocked with various roasts.

Seating was ample, ranging from cozy lounge seats by the window to cushioned booths beside the fireplace to two communal tables by the entrance, each capable of seating six comfortably.
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.​While a tad gimmicky, I express profound love for holiday-themed beverages. (Peppermint mochas, eggnog-scented lattes, and spice-infused ciders are all top picks in my book!) Chai and mint hot chocolate sounded particularly appealing, but the Spiced Caramel Cider stood out just a bit more than the rest.
I opted for a steaming cup of apple goodness along with a very firm (but very tasty) Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Retrieving my items and stomping across the hardwood flooring to a vacant outlet, I set down my things before turning around to find a familiar face seated not too far away from me.
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​< Pictured above and below: Spiced Caramel Cider, Chocolate Chip Cookie, and Americano >

Needless to say, we spent the remainder of our work breaks conversing while making great attempts to complete our respective assigned tasks for the week. A fellow cafe-hopper herself, she commented that Augusta was more favourable than Durand for its environment and abundance of outlets, even though it was a bit far. It should be noted, however, that the cafe occassionally does become noisier with higher traffic volumes.
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​A single barista was working the weekday morning/early afternoon shift, which I found to be quite formidable given the consistent inflow of caffeine-consumers. She was quiet, but pleasant nonetheless.
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​The atmosphere definitely encouraged quiet conversation and steady workflow: the interior was vibrant and spacious, Wi-Fi was password-secured and very stable, and soft yet upbeat tunes played inconspicuously in the background. Several fellow customers sipped at caffeinated beverages quietly while furiously typing away, each tending to their own business instead of intruding on the imaginary bubble of others.
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​I had even taken to make two quick rounds to their individual washroom stalls located in a narrow hallway just beside the cashier. Both were painted an opaque white, then decorated with the same unobtrusive pieces of framed art and furnished with tiny garbage bins. They were largely immaculate, with the exception of a 5 mm-layer of dust on the heater in one stall.
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​With a ledge to its entrance and a short flight of stairs, Cafe Augusta isn't exactly accessible. However, it's peaceful and a lovely spot to relieve oneself from the pains of tests and assignments.
Its proximity to Hamilton GO station ensures a consitent commuter customer base, as the area receives traffic from both local HSR routes as well as intercity GO buses. While it suffers in convenience and proximity rankings, the soothing atmosphere and broad range of offerings warrant the trip.

For those looking to get away from campus grounds for a short while, make Cafe Augusta your next destination.

Cafe Augusta Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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