🇨🇦 Brewed Awakening in Regina’s East End: A Cozy Coffee Catch-Up ☕

📍 Location: East Regina (less bustling than the downtown branch but perfect for locals!) Post-Jetlag Coffee Therapy After a week back in Regina (and finally shaking off the dreaded time zone lag 😴), I treated myself to an afternoon at Brewed Awakening—the east-side sibling of the downtown favorite. While it lacks the bright, airy vibe of the central location, its neighborhood charm and shorter lines make it a solid pick for a low-key caffeine fix. The Coffee Rundown 1️⃣ Dark Roast (20oz) – Massive and unapologetically strong. Perfect for when you need to wake up NOW. 2️⃣ Chai Latte – Surprisingly mellow. If you prefer your chai less spicy (read: not a flavor punch), this one’s for you. 3️⃣ Caffe Latte – Standard issue. Neither bad nor memorable—just dependable. Food Sidekick: Bacon & Egg Wrap: Heated to order—no soggy textures here. Cinnamon Bun: Soft, fragrant, and mercifully light on sugar (no frosting overload!). A win for the "not-too-sweet" crowd. Damage: $32 for 3 drinks + 2 snacks (+15% tip = $37 total). Not the cheapest, but decent for the portions. Bonus Stop: Thrive Juice’s TGTG Haul On the way home, I swung by Thrive Juice for their Too Good To Go deal: 2 cold-pressed juices (flavors dictated by the bottle caps—live dangerously!) for $7.76. Verdict: Refreshing and zero waste—double win! ♻️ Why This Combo Works Local Love: Supporting smaller spots like Brewed Awakening’s east-end outpost keeps Regina’s coffee scene diverse. Budget Hack: Pairing a café splurge with a TGTG snack saves $$ and reduces food waste. Vibe Check: Sometimes you just want a no-frills corner to sip and people-watch. Pro Tip: If you’re a cinnamon bun fanatic, ask to heat it extra—the gooeyness upgrade is worth it. #ReginaCoffee #BrewedAwakening #SupportLocalYQR #TGTO #PrairieLife