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Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches [Edit]
Neighborhood: Jamaica PlainGreen Street (Orange)
Mon-Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sat-Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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This place is so painfully small. Also, I hate that food establishments are allowed to not provide restrooms for their patrons. It just seems so wrong. But I gotta say their sandwiches are really good. My friends love their Side step of the month and their Guac in the park. I personally really enjoyed their Peas on Earth sandwich. It's quality stuff, even if you have to eat it on the bench outside in 40 degree weather...
Even though it doesn't seem like they have very many vegetarian options, I can't wait to go back and try everything else.
Ps. If you do need to go to the restroom you can just walk into the police station across the street. Unless of course you are paranoid or a wanted criminal.
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Hands down, the best bakery in JP. I've tried most bakeries in the neighborhood and Canto 6 has a better variety and quality with a cheaper price.
This is the perfect place for a quick weekend breakfast. Every single item I've tried has been the best: almond croissants, chocolate croissants, monkey bread, savory biscuits, quiches, loaves of bread, cinnamon rolls... it's all really great. My only complaint is that they sometimes run out of things, but I always find something else I like. You have to get there early!
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If I want some baked goods, there is no place better in Boston. Croissants, scones, monkey bread, those chocolately thimble shaped things (edit: tappo's). All top notch. Really, top notch stuff. None more better.
The sandwiches are serviceable, but I have other sandwich options closer to home that are as good.
You make the special trip for the baked goods. Someday, I may move out of JP. But I will still make the trip in for a chocolate croissant. And it will be oh so worth it.
I was greeted by a painfully small stash of baked foods.....
I tried ordering 3 things of menu, all sold out.... this is 2 hours before closing time.... 3.30pm!
I ordered a quiche, which was cold.... and I had to deal with that, because the place has no microwave... I guess they're too granola crunchy to microwave food, but come on! Heard of a toaster oven??
Anyway. the quiche may have been nice if it was either fresh or warm but it was a mass of cold cheese that I threw out half way into it.....
Not gonna return....
The best East Coast bakery I've ever been to. My favorites? Eye-watering brioche (so tender and sugary!), blue cheese and bacon biscuits (yowza!), and the quiche (just the right amount of butter and cheese, so it's flaky and creamy without being overly heavy).
Jamaica Plain has no shortage of good bakeries, but Canto Six is in a class by itself. This is San Francisco-cum European quality, but with jump-up-for-joy-worthy prices.
Compare a sandwich from Canto to one from City Feed, down the street. Canto's will be packed with more high-quality goodies, on better bread, have a larger, more thoughtful and complementary variety of ingredients, and yet still ring up a full two dollars cheaper! The service is more consistent too, perhaps because you don't have to ponder what drug your cashier is on.
My one suggestion would that today's Sidestep, a rotational specialty, was a bit salty and oily -- I can't remember the cheese was used, but it tasted like a sharp cheddar. The ham might be better complemented by a milder cheese. Not that it wasn't wonderful.
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The new hood brings some bittersweet moments. I own the place now, yes. Building equity and all that. However, Coolidge Corner has something that JP does not (or at least I thought so) - Clear Flour Bakery. You know Clear Flour, it's the gift that Jesus gave to us on the 7th day along with puppies and bacon and Tom Waits' 'Small Change' album. Anyhow, we moved right down the way from Canto and were delighted to find out that they have Clear Flour baguettes! And Canneles! And what's better - they make super nummy sangies. Try the 'Goat in the Garden' which is arugula, roasted beets and goat cheese. Awesome.
A really happening little bakery that makes my mornings in the new neighborhood a little more homey.
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Canto 6 was one of TWELVE bakeries I visited over the course of a very long leisurely Labor Day weekend bicycle meander this past Sunday through Somerville, Medford, Arlington, Cambridge, Allston, Brookline, JP and Boston. It was a long day and a blur of sugary buttery dizziness, but this place still rose above the haze, and was my favorite stop of day. I split a mini-quiche made with goat cheese and summer squash that was still warm from the oven, had a delicious bite of my compatriot's plum and raspberry tart, and per the friendly sign near the register, had my water bottle "gladly" refilled by someone behind the counter. I said "The sign says you will gladly refill this bottle. Is that true?" The girl who took my bottle said "It is true!" I spilled some water on me a minute later outside while trying to balance it and the quiche and some napkins, but that was totally my fault! Canto 6 just wanted me to be properly hydrated!
If you, too, are on a 30-ish mile bakery-and-bicycle adventure, you may be interested to know that you can totally pee at the bathroom across the street at the police station.
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HA!
I am unsure if Jamaica Plainians have ever been to a real bakery, because if they are serving up five stars at this place, then hell hath frozen.
Orange/ginger iced tea: There is no way this was from actual tea leaves. It tasted like stale, powdery ginger sprinkles mixed with some sort of orange version of that REALEMON your mom always keeps in the fridge, but never knows when to use it. It also left a horrendous aftertaste in my mouth for a few hours that not even the rest of my icky baked goods and a huge Diet Coke could get rid of.
I got a Canelle/Canello...is that what that was called? I have no idea what it was, but I am a sucker for cute little things. It looked like a big, burnt gumdrop. Only it tasted a thousand times worse. In fact, it was some sort of thick eggy custard that actually appeared to have been caught on fire while in a tiny mold. It tasted like burnt burnt burnt french toast. This appeared to be their "thing." So, they can't even do their specialty correctly, because I have no doubt that it wasn't supposed to taste like that.
I also got the chocolate, walnut banana bread. The taste wasn't awful here, but the bread was practically rock hard and totally stale all the way through. It also tasted like it had been out for a few days in the high humidity of the JP summer. Gross. It also was nearly half nuts. I'm actually surprised the bread dough could stick together enough between all the huge nuts. I hate nuts, but this looked to be the best item out on display and I was moving out of the area and had never stopped in in the last year.
Why hadn't I stopped in? Because the place is never open! When your hours end before people get home from work you are really just offering poor customer service. Who is your target consumer here? The hoodlums that sell crack on the corner across the street? The police officers on the other corner? The guys who run the auto lube place up the street? I doubt that. I imagine your target consumer are the hippy artsy folks, like myself that love pretentious and over priced baked goods.
Oh yeah, your stuff is too expensive. Either get a new pastry chef (my recommendation) or lower your prices (free would be best, as I wouldn't step foot in again unless perhaps you were shovelling out free baguette on the front stoop).
Also, my boyfriend's scone was so hard that when I poked it, it poked back. Poor thing couldn't even choke it down with my iced tea from above because the taste was so offensive to him.
I gave you a second star because I like your concept and because there has to be something on your menu that keeps you in business. Unfortunately I won't be coming back to figure it out.
Great place on the "other" side jp (the stabby side). Not sure if it worth going too far out of your way for, but I give it four stars if you can get to it easily. I would drive across town for the stuff here, but it is delicious if you are in the area. I like the blue cheese and ham baked into a buttermilk biscuit in particular. High praise also for their croissants and baguettes. The sandwiches are fair at best. Plenty of veggie and vegan stuff for those who need it. Beware of somewhat long (but quick moving) lines on the weekends. If I were you and didn't live near JP/Roxbury but still wanted to check this place out, I would recommend getting a bunch of stuff there for a picnic.
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I almost started crying when I walked into this place for the first time, after a year of living a mile away.
It's beautiful.
The croissants rival those I used to get at Le Grillon in Paris.
I now know how to get to heaven by walking just 15 minutes.
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I've had a lot of tantalizing cafe sandwiches that fell flat on the plate, but the Green Street is the real thing. The good ham, brie and field greens are layered between their fresh baked croissant. The sweetness of the house made apple butter contrasts the sharp whole grain mustard. Lot of eye candy here - quiches, cookies, tarts, scones and Clear Flour bread. And of course, the essential - an excellent cup of coffee.
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Really good, solid bakery with a nice selection of drinks that are consistently tasty, and a display case full of gorgeous eye-popping, european style baked goods. I have never been disappointed on a visit to Canto and I always wish I lived closer.
Drinks: Chai is perfect--made in-house, not too sweet, not too spiced. The espresso and coffee are equally divine. And, as an added plus their baristas are particularly good at making soy-foam (a tricky art).
Goodies: They're definitely rockin' the bucolic "I just happened to buy this cheese and peach tart in the south of France on my way home from work" look in their pastries. I like rustic though, and I think it totally works. We've had number of different cookies (all delicious, but nothing spectacular) and banana bread which was very tasty. Also, if you're there around Valentine's Day--TRY THE PASSION FRUIT TRUFFLE. Seriously, I have never tasted anything like it. I was devastated when I went back the next week and found out it was seasonal.
Foodies: We've never gone for lunch, mainly b/c it is TINY--two tables, max. A big one that can fit four people, and a small one that can fit two. I am pretty sure they bring their bread in from Clear Flour, and their sandwiches do look amazing, but it is a small space.
All-in-all, a very cute, rustic/chic/charming---DELICIOUS bakery that definitely deserves a visit. Just make sure you have a "to-go" contingency plan in case they're busy.
A lot of other reviewers have already told you that the food is awesome. As someone who lives within a five(5)-minute walk and therefore goes to this place more days than not, let me try to give you some specific recommendations to optimize your Canto experience.
Choco-holics MUST hit the "tappo." Sure, the tiny muffin-shaped brownie looks like a huge rip-off for $0.95. But seriously? This is the greatest chocolate concoction in all of Boston. Chocoholics and all other human beings are also advised that the chocolate croissant is the best damn "pain au chocolat" in North America.
_Things to Avoid_
* I've never gotten their sandwiches because at $7+, they're a scam.
* Quiches and breakfast pockets at Canto are utterly quotidian. Avoid!
* Fruit tarts. Nothing special
The bostoks, brioches, and cannelles are delightful; the cookies and chocolate cake can be skipped without a second thought.
For non-sweets, let me go ahead and recommend the ham and gruyere croissant (alas, served only weekends) and all of their breads, which are baked off-site but still fantastic.
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The service there is mixed. Sometimes it's very curt, almost brusque; other times you get one of the friendly, smiley bakers. (It's the second kind that make the food taste better.) But they always do their best to be quick. The environs are small to the point of awakening my dormant claustrophobia but, more importantly, they always keep it clean as a whistle.
Canto 6 is just a gem. I hope this review doesn't sound too negative...I'm just trying to add some stuff that other folk might've missed.
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I have been fortunate to live for a couple years around the corner from this haven of Frenchy, rustic bakery awesomeness. The ham and blue cheese biscuits(only served on the weekend?) are fantastic, as are the plum raspberry galette, all the scones, sweet roles, etc. the croissaints are always light and crispy, and the tappos--kind of a bittersweet chocolate cake core, think of a Euro donut hole--are consistently fantastic. I only have two complaints, one legitimate, one less so: the coffee is a little weak and acidy tasting; and the line is frequently filled with annoying, clueless yuppies seemingly overwhelmed by the concept of ordering something in less than fifteen minutes. People. If your coffee drink has more than three hyphenated adjectives, and requires more than one clarifying question form the server, well you've just got to make it yourself, guy!
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Amazing croissants.. I tried the chocolate one and it was perfectly
decadent. Just the right amount of crunchiness, fluffy softness,
chocolate filling.. And it was pretty huge and filling too. Totally
worth the money. Also try the ham, blue cheese and onion biscuit. It's
one-of-a-kind! Makes me wish this artisan bakery was on a NYC street
corner instead of Boston so that I can drop in for their pastries.
The other baked goods were all good, but those two are definitely
tops. On my never ending quest to find the best oatmeal raisin cookies
in the country, I gave the one here a shot and was quite disappointed.
Whatever though, the croissants alone make up for it and still renders
this place five-star worthy!
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4-1/2 stars to be exact (Who ever deserves 5? Come on!)
This bakery and cafe is absolutely unbelievable. I haven't been to many in Boston, but there is no detail that seems to go unchecked here: from the freshly-prepared-and-baked rack of greatness--ready to be gobbled up by those so fortunate--and the immaculate display case showing the buttery wonders of the day--to the cleanliness brought about by the staff (cleaning up coffee spills or sugar from the condiment stand, etc. often); I feel as if you can 100% guarantee yourself that this will be THE ONLY bakery and cafe that needs your time or money--whether that be for croissants, brioche, sandwiches, or any other baked good your sweet little heart desires. Speaking of money--it's **totally** reasonable, and I hope that never changes.
Get it while you can at these prices!
I love Canto 6!
P.S. They appear to have all organic & Fair Trade teas (and they ask you whether you want light / medium or dark coffee when ordering. Now that's attention to detail that counts!)
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wow, really really worth making the trip to JP for. We went on Tuesday for the first time and had such a hard job trying to decide amongst all that beautifully baked goodness. Went for the chocolate croissant on advice from here and was beautiful. Light flaky pastry and, unlike many chocolate croissants I have experienced so far in the US, the chocolate came in 2 solid strips rather than a paste. Mmmm mmmmm. Lovely chocolate too - not too sweet, just as it should be and just the right ratio of chocolate to pastry. Coffee pretty good also and was impressed by the equal exchange beans all very reasonably priced too
Will def come back soon for more - just trying to think how I can buy and try more in the one visit. Maybe a sandwich and cake for lunch then take some bread back for dinner and sandwiches and also perhaps another sweet treat for dessert. Yummmmmmmm!!
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I can now confirm that the hot cocoa alone is worth a visit. Great chocolate flavor but not too thick and rich. I've also tried the canneles and totally get what all the fuss is about. The tappos are incredibly decadent chocolate cake bits--the perfect size once you experience their intense chocolate flavor. And the bostok? Holy cow! Almond and orange flavors with a sort of French-toast texture.
I need to go lay down now; just thinking about Canto 6's pastries has made me woozy.
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I'd heard about their delicious hot chocolate and put Canto 6 on my "to try" list. For inexplicable… Read more »
This is my absolute most favorite bakery on this side of the Atlantic! I wish I could go more often for what I have termed my "Canto 6 fix." The Almond Croissant (Croissant Amande) is out of this world! Their traditional and savory croissants are equally perfect. I am in love with the Cannelles, the Brioche, and the Bostok. Annnd their scones never disappoint. In the winter they make the most phenomenal hot chocolate complete with a homemade marshmallow on top. Recently, my pal and I shared a delicious zucchini and sun-dried tomato quiche which made for a perfect picnic. I've never even bothered to try a sandwich because I can never get past the baked goods. My one complaint is that they won't make breakfast sandwiches, but no matter just grab a few croissants and make your own once you get home. Don't delay! If you love traditional European baked goods you need to go here!
This place is bomb. The pastry case makes me feel like a lazy chef. I hate following the rules of baking but damn does Canto make me want to try.
Everything I've gotten here ever has been delicious. And the prices are far superior to places on Centre.
1 less star because: no breakfast sandwiches and no flavored syrups or lattes.
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Luckily I moved to DC when this place opened or I would be a whale. Every time I am back for a visit I go in there with a twenty and blow all of it and with a smile on my face. Don't miss the chocolate croissants. Or the sticky buns. Or the lemon berry muffins. Or the scones. Or the shortbread.
This place makes me drool...in a good way.
Delicious sweet and savoury desserts, fantastic (albeit slightly $$$) sandwiches and salads, and fantastic coffee.
I like the small space, but wouldn't mind if they moved into a slightly larger space with some tables. Meh- on the other hand, during a nice day it encourages me to walk over to the park and sit while enjoying my baked goodness.
The best croissants this side of the Atlantic. First of all, they use real butter, so not only does it make them flaky and airy, but it also means it tastes AMAZING. Last but not least, those with soy allergies can eat them. I only buy croissants here now. By comparison, everyone else's out there suck.
They have a nice selection of non-traditional teas. Not too off-the-charts and crazy, but good. I particularly like the plum oolong.
I remember the first day my boss brought in a box of pastries from a place called Canto 6 - I said to myself - I must visit this place. And when I did, I said to myself - I must come back all the time. And I do! If you are going to have nothing else, have three canelles. They are the most amazing pastry I have ever tried, like a flan, but chewy and soft and doughy and perfect all rolled into a dessert that looks like a gnome. I could go on, but it's best you just go yourself and let your taste buds do the talking. (oh yeah - the canelles go great with their hot chocolate)
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This is my spot for flaky buttery goodness: croissants, chocolate almond croissants, deadly gooey chocolate "Tappos," the best palmier you can find, monkey bread and one incredible vegan carrot muffin. Their quiches and sandwiches are also a delight. The coffee is sometimes a bit lacking, but stop by in the summer for iced tea.
There are several ways to enjoy Canto:
-indoors, huddled over a cup of coffee with a fresh plate of delicious in the corner table by the window. it must be cold outside.
-standing in line with serious deliberation
-outdoors on the bench facing Washington St. in summer
-on the T, showing off the goods to jealous fellow commuters.
I am 6 minutes.
Away from this bakery.
Delicious food, tree.
Ok can you run to tthe highest mountaintop and shout " CANTO 6! WHere HAve you been all my life!"
It will happen once you experience the brioche! MMMM!! I made some recipes for desserts. The sandwiches are good and fresh! I can't say how great this place is in words. You have to go on a late morning and experience the extremely helpful and friendly service for yourself!
The twice-baked almond/chocolate croissants are unbelievably good!
I went here hoping that the Gruyere croissant might top Clear Flour Bread's version as I am totally obsessed but often late for work on Monday mornings when I usually give in to my craving. I was pretty disappointed with the not-so-flaky oily lump on my plate. I must say that I arrived closer to lunch time and as I was once told that the quality of a croissant diminishes with each hour following its birth, I should probably give it another go at a more just hour. My boyfriend and I also shared a "guac in the park" sandwich sans guac; it was tasty but fell apart before we even got our hands on it. We also tried a chocolate chunk hazelnut cookie which I thought was lacking in both chocolate chunks and hazelnuts as well as half-baked, much like the waitstaff. The girl who assembled our structurally challenged sandwich was polite but forgot a few ingredients and my dark and bitter-tasting latte took close to 10 minutes to make.
My mouth waters just writing this review! I won't repeat all the glowing reviews but my favorites are - whatever scone they make each dayor any croissant or the sweet buttery/eggy brioche! Perfection in dough!
There is no better pastry in Boston than Canto 6's chocolate croissant. I know what you're thinking. "Matt... a chocolate croissant? I've had them elsewhere. They never impress." You don't understand. This puffy, chocolate filled, buttery mess is the best object ever to approach my mouth. It is so good that I've only tried 3 or 4 other pastries in the 3 years I've been going there.
And if you're looking for a lunch on the run, their sandwiches are excellent. I highly recommend the Green Street.
Also, their coffee is high quality, although inconsistent, and is brewed with equal exchange fair trade beans. That's worth something.
Note: Bring your own cup. It's only a dollar for coffee if you bring your own cup, and the ones they use are kind of leaky when you're walking.
Love that I live so close to Canto 6. They have a great selection of pastries and I was thoroughly impressed with their lunch offerings -- artichoke spread, multigrain bread (...no hfcs), goat cheese, fresh mozzarella and all natural meats -- I am in foodie heaven! This is exactly my kind of cafe -- fair trade, organic. The women working inside have been very friendly. I love the community in JP!
Also, the bread they sell is by Clear Flour. Next time we have guests over for dinner I'll be stopping by C6 for some of the good stuff =)
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Definitaly the best bakery in JP.
All the sandwiches are awesome. Fresh bread, yummy combinations, and pretty affordable too. Just order anything even if it sounds weird and you'll like it. Also they have vegetarian stuff too.
The bourbon bread pudding is to die for. But it sells out pretty quick. They had this pumpkin cake bar once that was the most delicious thing ever. Everything is consistently great, actually.
Staff is friendly and entertaining. Which is good because sometimes there's a little wait involved. And yes, they take debit and credit. Be nice and tip because its a busy place and I have yet to witness any rudeness (from the staff that is).
That is rare, people.
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Thanks for some awesome food. I had lunch here on a cold and rainy day. Yesterday in fact. To be my corny self, it was so delicious it made my day feel sunny and warm! Hah.
No, really.
But this place is tiny. A few tables and chairs, but very comfy. I love it. Well put together, very homy. Their bakery selection is to die for. I didn't even try it yet, but it's a guarantee I will be back to hit that shit up!
Vegan dishes and meat-eater dishes. Yum!
I had their Green Street sandwich. TDF!!!! AMAZING SHIT. Felt so good. Thanks! And tried their mocha drink. Also TDF!
Fuck, is there anything you guys can do WRONG!?!
Great service too.
I feel bad since I enjoyed it so much but could not tip them.
Only had a 20 dollar bill and 2 cents.
Sorry guys,
NEXT TIME I PROMISE. TIPS-O-RAMA TO CANTO SIX!
Loved it! Thanks so much for filling my tummy with nummy yummy! :D
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Oh my God!! What a great place. I moved here in May and I can't believe that I have not been here yet. What a fantastic selection. I bought a pecan chocolate pie, almond and chocolate croissants, and 7 grain bread. All were fantastic!!
Best Bakery in JP!!
Canto 6 is a real highlight in Egleston Sq. I love the "Green St." but the brie and croissant factor mean that I don't get to enjoy it all that often. If you get a chance, try one. Try anything they make- you won't be disappointed. Honestly, I think it's a five star joint, I just wish they had more seating.
If you like Flour in the S.End, you'll love this little gem in JP.
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Chemists. Alchemists. Some other kind of scientist. Canto 6 does not employ mere bakers. They employ people who, after what must have been years of tinkering with beakers and Bunsen burners and blueberries, found a way to jam raspberries inside a plum and then smush it into some kind of tart. And that's just one thing!
If I was going to my girlfriend's parents' house for dinner for the first time, I'd be proud to bring them something from Canto 6.
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Don't get me wrong- I appreciate that Canto 6 exists. It has saved me on many a sleepyheaded morning on my walk from home to work. I just think there's some room for improvement.
The bakery items are delicious and are definitely worth a trip here. The gruyere croissants are some of the tastiest things I've ever eaten, and they're so decadent and buttery that your bag is spotted with greasy stains almost as soon as they pass it over the counter to you. I've only ordered a sandwich once and it was a big disappointment. I ordered the Green Street without meat- it's basically a brie and spinach sandwich. There was so much dijon mustard and fig jam or whatever spread on it that I couldn't taste the brie at all. Hello, it's not like I'm trying to force something disgusting down my throat by disguising it with mountains of condiments! It's brie. Brie is delicious. I don't eat brie every day. When I do eat it I want to enjoy it, thanks.
The espresso is good but a little hit or miss: I've had about 50% good pulls, 25% decent pulls, and 25% gross ones. That's better than most places in JP, but there is plenty of room for improvement.
The people who work here are very kind and do their best to keep the lines moving as quickly as possible, but my main beef is with the way this place is set up. There are two or three tables in here but I can't understand why anyone would want to sit in them, especially when it's busy. They're wedged between the window, the counter/line, and the milk and sugar table. I get anxiety attacks every time I make my way to put milk in my coffee. There's only room for one person at a time, due to the fact that there's usually a chair shoved up against it. The milk containers are kind of hard to maneuver unless you're used to them, so big, embarrassing spills are prevalent (guilty!).
I know there's not a lot they can do with the limited amount of space they have, but they should consider putting in a counter with stools or just getting rid of the tables altogether. I went in here on Friday morning to grab coffee and even though there was a line out the door, there was seriously a couple snuggling in the table from hell next to the milk, making it impossible for me to put milk in my freaking coffee without brushing up against them (hello, what kind of fucked up, bizarre people do this on a Friday morning at 8 AM???).
I really want to give Canto 6 four stars or higher! It's really close; everything that's not-so-hot about this place is an easy fix. I'll still be going in for the baked goods and keeping my fingers crossed for a good espresso pull, but I won't stop and sit at those evil tables.
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I still love this place, it has not let me down once. Good chai, good sandwiches and pastries.
I just went here for the first time this morning. I am really happy that I am moving so close to it. The people who were working were so nice, the food was really good, as was the coffee. My friend got the sweet potato/goat cheese/onion pizza which he said was amazing. I got a sandwich which was huge and I could only eat 1/2 of it. I also tried a cannele for the first time and was quite impressed. I will definitely be in here a lot after Oct 1.
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Canto 6 is bringing sexy back. The shop is sweet and petite, with an incredibly ascetically appealing display case of baked goods. It smells amazing in there!
The vegan carrot cake muffin is absolutely awesome, as is the cinnamon apple variety. They're moist, very rich, and have a wonderful texture. The carrot cake has delicious walnuts in it, which really add to the consistency. I am pretty sure these things are the window to weight gain--I once left the wrapper in the bag on my desk for a day, and the bag wound up with insanely large oil stain on it--but if one is looking to splurge on a tasty treat, Canto 6 is definitely the place to do it.
They have one vegan sandwich on the menu--the Beantown. It's pretty good, but a little on the pricey side at $6.25. Maybe I'm just a cheap bastard, but I feel like sandwiches are getting a bit expensive these days, especially considering the relatively low cost of the ingredients. On the other hand, the multi-grain bread it is served on is quite excellent; it has a thick, elegant crust, the ingredients are fresh, and the garlic bean spread is full of flavor.
The staff, simply put, is awesome. To be fair and balanced, I will admit that a friend of mine works here, but even when she's not around I have been treated very well. The staff is helpful, humorous, and keep the line moving along at an impressive speed. Canto 6 is small, so take your goodies to go and enjoy them underneath a tree in Johnson Park on Green Street.
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