Bridgehead

We need more BH in the West. Their folks are passionate about the coffee. Perfect cup every time.

I have been here a few times now every time I am in town. I normally come here to meet up with a girlfriend to catch up and chit chat. I have to say, the location is very convenient as it is close to my parent’s place and it is easy to get to. There is plenty of parking too. In fact, it is walking distance from IKEA. This location is very spacious and comfortable. Out of all the other Bridgehead locations, this location would be one of my top favs. The coffee here is good too. Last time I was here, I ordered a Flat White. The Flat White was really good. The milk was a nice velvety micro foam, just like it supposed to be.

When I first found out there was a Bridgehead opening up on Iris I actually freaked the f%#* out. All my coworkers knew that my life was about to considerably change for the better. Bridgehead is so engrained in my morning routine, why not make it apart of my lunch tradition also?
I tend to be pretty boring when it comes to my coffee order but their medium blend, which they change routinely, is usually the perfect roast for me, not too strong or bitter but still packing good flavour.
Their food selection is also varied and they have healthy options! My grilled cheese sandwich and potato dill soup were both totally satisfying. Though at $ 15 for the two, it is a bit pricey when you compare to other takeaway spots. But everything is made locally and I can’t help but support that local business yo!
The Iris location is still working through some kinks with new staff (it can be a little slow and sometimes awkward, though totally endearing, service) but they are also featuring some of the newer things that Bridgehead is doing like serving Kombucha on tap and testing out different food items that you wouldn’t find at their other locations.
Definitely will be back, even if it’s hard on the ol’ bank book, a couple times a week.

Finally Bridgehead has opened a location further west then Westboro. Personally, I was always hoping they could take over the Timothy’s at College Square (it’s close by and I’m not a fan of Timothy’s) but this is good for now. Unfortunately, it means I’ll probably be going more often than I should!
As you can probably guess, I’m a Bridgehead fan but like any franchise, what you get here is pretty much what you should get at any Bridgehead.
BEER
There is one main exception to the standard menu. This location serves alcohol.
As they are still finishing the setup of the location, they aren’t serving beer yet (I’m assuming that is what they will be serving as they have draft taps on the counter) so I have no idea what types they are serving but it is coming.
SERVICE
It seems like the workers here are new and still learning the ropes so things are taking a bit longer than they should and the lattes I have had are a bit inconsistent in the taste department. That should settle down though, hopefully sooner than later.
PARKING
Parking is a bit limited on a weekday due to most of the parking being assigned to government workers in the attached building. I wouldn’t be surprised that some of the dedicated Bridgehead spots are used by workers as well. Point being on a week day with a small crowd at the Bridgehead, there was only one spot left to park in.
Weekends though are fine.
PATIO
This location also has a small patio out front. It’s nicely set up and has I guess around 10 tables.
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All in all, I’m happy to see Bridgehead continuing to expand, both their locations and their menu offerings. Hopefully their next location will be a little further south.