“It’s a really great example of a third space, with its open seating that people can adapt and use as needed. If our boardroom is busy, it’s the place to go — and no one resists. It’s a great spot,” says Suzanne Bradbury, co-owner of Fort Properties.
Local Love
Downtown seems to have a café on every corner but being an Island company has its advantages. “The business community supports local,” says Discovery owner Logan Gray.
Comfort Food
Here, doughnuts are elevated beyond the stereotypical meeting snack. All the in-house baking — including Discovery’s Yonni’s Doughnuts — is done at the company’s Discovery Street location.
Prime Location
Along with Discovery’s prime setting on Blanshard Street, the shop’s front booth is a “hot commodity,” according to Gray. As Bradbury says, “There’s quite the competition for the cozy nook.”
This article is from the June/July 2019 issue of Douglas.
