So here I am writing from Starbucks, and I mean, it is not like I do not have internet at home, I do, but sometimes I feel that being a photographer or a digital artist you kinda loose contact with the outside world! So going out and sitting in a coffee shop kinda gives me the impression that after all I am still part of the community and I am not that isolated! So here I come with my post, where do you find free wifi hot spots in Toronto when you feel like you lost touch with the rest of the world? Toronto has many many coffee shops and many many places that offer free wifi internet! But which ones are nice enough to seat and be able to edit pictures without being disturbed by people? Well that is a very hard question to answer! It all depends what gives you inspiration and what makes you relax! These are my favorite locations in Toronto:
Starbucks not mentioning it in the list of coffee shops with wifi internet would be wrong, cause first I love it, and second because I think it is great! I personally love the environment and Toronto in the downtown area has many many locations… finding a seat it is hard, I will give you that, especially during lunch hours or coffee time from the corporate offices upstairs, but most of the time you will manage to find a seat. Their coffee needs to be mentioned, I mean, what would the world look like without a Caramel Macchiato or an Americano? Environment is another big one for me, I find starbucks to be very very relaxing and it helps me write, because as you might now already I am a visual person, I need to visualize things to be inspired… where else am I going to find people if not at starbucks?
Dark Horse (China Town) I loved this place since the first time I set foot in there! their coffee is legendary and their lattes are just to die for, photo editing wise? I don’t know, it depends what I am editing… since the setting of the coffee shop is a little different then what you might be expecting, tables are long and people seat all together… If I am editing some fashion/glamor shots I am ok, but if my photos include nudes and such I’d rather not sit beside a 60 years old looking over my screen.. that just would not make me feel comfortable.. it is though definitely worth checking out dark horse cause it is very nice and their prices are fairly cheap when compared to Starbucks… so make sure you check it out!
The Drake Hotel Cafe The name if you are from Toronto should say it all, it is a Toronto legend… I don’t really go crazy for their menu or food even though is very very good, what I really like is the environment and the kind of people that hang out there… I have never been at the Drake without somehow meeting or talking to a photographer or artist.. Queen Street west is after all the street of artists… when I am there no matter what I am working on or doing I feel accepted as an artist, I feel safe… it is a nice feeling.. and the staff is great… most of them are actually either artists trying to pay their bills or anyway interested in art! God I love it…
