The Toronto coffee bar and restaurant b Espresso will open in the former Starbuck’s location at Laird Dr and Kenrae Rd. beside Andy Elder’s Grilltime meat store. The existing and highly regarded b Espresso outlets now operating are at 273 Bloor St. West in the TELUS Centre for the Performing Arts (Royal Conservatory of Music) and at 111 Queen St. East. The new Leaside location is expected to take about three months to refurbish and install equipment. The site was considered by many Starbucks customers as the most pleasant in the area, offering light on three sides and a handy parking lot off both Laird and Kenrae. It is said Starbucks closed the location because it found that it just had too many locations in South Bayview. Among the distinctive qualities of b Espresso is the emphasis on breakfast and other dishes.like soup and roast beef wraps.