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Caffeine & Co. Café & Bakery 238 Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg By David Clark
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must-see café and bakery in the small, but quaint town of Amherstburg is located in one of the most desired historical blocks on the Detroit River, in the former (1874 to 2012) Amherstburg Echo newspaper building. In particular, this gem, Caffeine & Co. (opened August 15, 2018) is surrounded by the King’s Navy Yard Park, a true window on Amherstburg. Inside is a beautiful and inviting café with an upbeat atmosphere. People come from all over to witness the history of the area and what it has to offer today. The décor of the café is a collaboration between owners and operators, Meghan Boschin and Marianella Pacanins, who both enjoy mixing traditional and whimsical details with a little edge. Brass details, combined with black patent leather, contemporary art and the show-stopper — a beloved pink cherry blossom tree — make it an Instagram photo op hot spot! “We believed this café/bakery concept would thrive in this location because of the beautiful, walkable surroundings,” explains Boschin. “There was nothing else like it in Amherstburg or all of Essex County entirely.
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Photos courtesy of Meghan Boschin Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful food and beautiful people!” When you explore the menu options, you will always find something interesting and exciting. From the start, the breakfast choices offer several favourites, including the famed Avocado Toast. Served on multigrain toast with sliced tomatoes, avocado and sprouts, and finished with truffle oil, it has become the stand-alone champion at Caffeine & Co. Additionally you can add a poached egg, bacon, or smoked salmon. According to Boschin: “Our Avocado Toast is the best I’ve ever tried, anywhere, ever. True story!” Two runner-up meals include the Breakfast Sandwich (egg, cheddar cheese and bacon, grilled Panini style) and the Sunrise Bagel (smoked salmon, fresh dill, cucumber and cream cheese). When it’s lunchtime, the Paris Sandwich with roasted turkey breast, cranberry relish and Brie cheese on a French baguette, gives you that worldly taste. To keep you warm on those chilly days the soup of the day is curated by Pacanins who also prepares fresh quiche daily.
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Pictured with the chilled citrus juice Mimosa, you can take charge of the day with the Breakfast Sandwich that includes tomato, bacon, cheddar cheese and eggs, grilled Panini style.
Other lunch favourites include the B.L.T., with that classic taste you may be looking for, and the Grown-Up (Gourmet) Grilled Cheese, dosed with three different kinds of cheese (bacon and avocado can be added). For the kids, the Classic Grilled Cheese and the Willy Wonka Waffles are ideal choices with satisfaction guaranteed and sticky fingers too! And since baking is their thing, Head Baker Sandi Guadagno and her dedicated crew are responsible for creating every single item showcased, making them from scratch daily. “Our cakes have become known for their beauty and rich flavour,” says Boschin. “Their beautiful packaging makes them a must have for any occasion. They are offered in two sizes, 12 piece (large) or six piece (small). Another best selling baked item is the Crème Brûlée Cookie. Also a crowd pleaser are the Custom Sugar Cookies, which make every special occasion a little sweeter.” The cakes can include Classic Chocolate, Classic Vanilla, Carrot and Coconut with
