Barefoot

North Parade Avenue has become proper gentrified over the last few years, and Barefoot sits right in the middle of it all—the kind of place where you can genuinely spend two hours with a coffee without feeling rushed. The space has that understated, stripped-back aesthetic that's somehow become the default for decent coffee shops, but it works because they're not trying too hard. You'll find locals actually working on laptops rather than just performing the work thing, which is the mark of a café that's genuinely welcoming. The coffee itself is the real draw; they take their beans seriously, and it shows in every cup. Brunch menu is solid without being showy—proper food that tastes like it was made by someone who actually cooks.