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A local barista's day behind the counter

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A collage of photos of Oliver's Coffee Bar
Welcome to Oliver Coffee Bar. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)

Zaira Rocks
April 14, 2024

A day in the life of Oliver Coffee Bar owner and barista James Thompson is full of conversations with locals. This east side cafe is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, says a local customer. Thompson also enjoys regular visits from the neighborhood dogs throughout the day.

The cafe is located at Fulton and Mortimer Avenue, five minutes from the Centennial College Story Arts Center.

Exterior view of Oliver's Cafe with chairs and tables in front
Front view of Oliver's Coffee Bar, with outdoor seating on warmer days. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)
Oliver Coffee Bar owner and barista James Thompson greets the dog with its owner.
James Thompson, right, owner and barista at Oliver Coffee Bar, starts his day bright and early at 7 a.m. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)
Menu available in the cafe.
The Oliver Coffee Bar menu offers a variety of coffee options. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)
A barista is setting up a coffee machine.
Thompson prepares the coffee machine for the day. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)
Thompson places the coffee on the corner of the counter while taking orders from customers.
Thompson prepares each customer's coffee with passion. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)
Thompson complements the cafe's bakery products.
As the morning rush winds down, Thompson restocks the cafe's baked goods. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)
Open sign of Oliver's Coffee Bar.
Oliver Coffee Bar is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Zaira Roxas/Toronto Observer)

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