Creeds Coffee Bar on Dupont St. has confirmed that it will open at 1595 Bayview Ave in January. Sources also confirmed that the new Creeds will accept dry cleaning at the Bayview location. The unusual combination of coffee, confections and dry cleaning is a formula seldom seen. Creeds has become a well-known and frequented hang-out for Annex and west end residents. Creeds Coffee Bar is run by the descendants of the legendary retailer Eddie Creed, the patriarch of the Creed family. They tell a story on their website that Mr. Creed was in Italy a few decades ago finishing up dinner one evening. “As was typical after a nice meal, he was hankering for some decaffeinated coffee and ordered a Sanka. For those of you who don’t remember, Sanka was a brand of instant decaffeinated coffee (one of the first to market). The waiter was a bit confused that Eddie wanted Cinque coffees but when asked to confirm the order, Eddie repeated yes Sanka. A few moments later five espressos landed on the table and laughter ensued as Eddie realized that he’d accidentally ordered five coffees. Eddie always loved coffee and this story is a favourite for retelling among the Creed family. It seemed fitting to name our new custom coffee roast after him. And from one travellers experience at a small café in Italy “Cinque x Creeds Coffee Bar” was born.”
