As the Crawlers continue our Revisits we're never sure what to expect from the next shop on the list. We've seen shops that have undergone some major changes, some that have closed, and some tried-and-true shops that have withstood the test of time. Last week's post featured shop #31, Valley Harvest, a shop that has seen some huge changes in the past three years. As for shop #32, Memory Lane in Richmond Hill, it is closed and the building appears to be vacant. Shop #33, Pixi Hollow in Mount Pleasant, is now the men's clothing store in the Emerald Square Shopping Centre.
It is no surprise, though, that shop #34 is still a vibrant coffee shop, busy every day. Our Revisit to shop #34 took us to Dessie's, located at 145 Main Rd., Walmer in the Bloomingdale's Lifestyle Village. Dessie's is a mainstay in the PE "coffee circuit," serving PE residents since 2004.
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| Meet the Barista Stanley |
We first visited Dessie's in September, 2011 (see Oct 2, 2011 post). At that time baristas Patricia and Stanley prepared LavAzza and Masterton's coffees for us. Last Thursday the same two baristas served up delicious Pavin coffee beverages to Crawlers Beth Vieira, June Nash, Margaret Zoetmulder, Colleen Le Roux, Margaret and Arthur Marshall, Nomusa Nkomo, Leanne Waller, Nicolette Hijmans, Lee Rodwell, Stella and Beryl Dawson, Gail Darne, Sylvia Mynhardt. Aside from the coffee brand change, Dessie's has remained the same, with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, a special Sunday roast, and after hours catering for private functions. There is enough seating inside and outside for approximately 90 people. WiFi and plenty of off-street parking is available for all customers.
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| This Week's Crawlers Beryl, Margaret Z., Gail, Stella, Beth, June, Sylvia |
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| More of Thursday's Crawlers Nomusa, Arthur, Leanne, Margaret M., Nicolette, Colleen, Lee |
Stop in to Dessie's and you'll receive consistently excellent service along with really great food and coffee. No wonder they've been in business for 10 years....and counting!
Dessie's hours are Mon-Fri, 8-4:30; Sat, 8-2:30; Sun, 8-2. Call owner Dessie Price at 041 581 3113 for Sunday brunch reservations or to inquire about her catering services.
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| Pastry display......YUM! |
Three years ago during our first visit to Dessie's the Rugby World Cup was in full swing in New Zealand. With a table full of rugby fans the conversation never strayed far from the events down under. On Dessie's Crawl Revisit day, June 26, 2014, the Soccer World Cup and Wimbledon were just getting underway....no soccer fans at the table on Thursday so tennis was the topic of choice for the Crawlers.
At this posting all that's left at Wimbledon is the finals. I know that the sports fans among the Crawlers will all be glued to their televisions watching the final matches this weekend. Sit back with your strawberries, cream and coffee, and enjoy!
~Thank you to the Dessie's staff.....so nice to see familiar faces!
~Happy 4th of July to my family and friends in the States. Enjoy your long weekend! Hope you all have
great weather for your celebrations.
~Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter, Liz, in Washington, DC - July 6
Until next week,
Ellen
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