From its humble beginnings, when more than three decades ago Continental Coffee was one of the first coffee purveyors, the Drive has exploded into a coffee lover's paradise. The enterprise began when Theo Grippo immigrated from Italy. He opened a coffee bar in 1960 in the northern section of Commercial Drive where the Latin Quarter is today.more...See more text
Known for its steady patronage of loyal locals, Continental on the Drive is another long-serving café steeped in the history of the neighbourhood’s Italian roots. A family roaster since the ‘60s and a coffee shop on the corner of 2nd since 1979, the café also has a small selection of food and pastries. But a coffee is what you’re after. Bring it outside any time of year for people watching and meeting friends along this active and coffee-loving strip.