Rabbit Dash Coffee House
by
Sandra J. Howe for Mar/16 MOSAIC
Step
out of the cold and into the welcoming warmth of Rabbit Dash Coffee
House at 688 Goderich St., Port Elgin. The smell of fresh espresso
and baked goods wafts in the air. Staff and customers are relaxed and
friendly. Gourmet beverages are made to order by smiling baristas.
Tables are painted with built-in checkerboards. The walls are adorned
with local artists' fine work. Life is good!
Jon
Hepplewhite says, “I am the third owner of this cafe. I came here
as a teen skipping school, and loved the place. There were management
changes, and it looked like it might close. We have such a strong
community here that I wanted to keep it going so I took it over. We
serve really high-quality and ethical products, and connect
powerfully with people. We love what we do!”
Jon
and his fun-loving, artsy staff offer great customer service, often
calling loyal patrons by name. It feels like community is happening
here. I order a Chunky Monkey Waffle, complete with banana, peanut
butter, whipped cream, and chocolate. Heavenly! Waffles are served
from 7am to 3pm and feature great names like Saucy Rabbit,
Lumberjack, and Salted Caramel. The homemade daily soup and salad
taste wonderful too, and use fresh, seasonal ingredients. For a sweet
fix, don't miss the Nanaimo bars.
Rabbit
Dash also sells certified, fair-trade, organic coffees and
high-quality loose leaf teas in bulk. The jars and dispensers add the
flavour of an old-time general store. A variety of espresso makers,
coffee grinders, silk-screened t-shirts, artwork, and mouth-watering
chocolate are also on display. So come in, savour a fancy latte, play
checkers, take a coffee break at Rabbit Dash Coffee House
(www.rabbitdash.ca).
You deserve it!
Regular
Waffle Batter
2
Eggs
2
c. Flour
1
and 3/4 c. Milk
1/2
c. Vegetable Oil
1
tbsp. Sugar
4
tsp. Baking Powder
1/4
tsp. Salt
1/2
tsp. Vanilla Extract
Beat
eggs in a large bowl with hand beater until fluffy. Stir in all other
ingredients until just smooth, no lumps. Pour into waffle maker and
cook until golden brown. Top with all your favourite toppings: fruit,
yogurt, syrup, marmelade, chocolate syrup, peanut butter, whipped
cream. Make it your own yummy creation!
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