The Poet Café

Location Toronto, ON
Status Completed
Service Full Scope Interior Remodel
Sectors Commercial
Area 1,300 Sqft
Client Amir S

The Poet café is beating in the heart of Toronto’s King east neighborhood. The 1300 Sqft space comfortably seats up to thirty patrons and aims to offer them an unforgettable middle eastern experience, as the owner refers to the concept as “Persian poetry on a plate.”

This new spot which has become a welcoming area of communion that patrons are naturally drawn to has been accomplished by using the skills of local craftsmen namely, Pekota and Metropolisliving.

The Poet Café was designed to have a modern take on a home- made ambiance. White subway tiles, graphite grout and reclaimed wood wall panels all add further touches of a spotless character. The white walls with intricacies and texture of the quartz countertop, along with black iron accent panels and an abundance of natural light, lend to the café’s uncluttered design.

The layout had to be logical and allow fluid movement throughout the space. Placement of a large ancient door as a communal table at the front of the café is intended to represent the Iranian tradition of dining around a big table and encourages chatter creating a lively communal atmosphere. The sense of refinement throughout the space is due to the carefully chosen table sizes and furniture that contribute to making the space feel inviting and interesting. Lastly, there is a raw industrial feel to the design including features like the raw reclaimed wood panels, mesh like suspended brass lights and exposed ductwork.

 

Mingling with the contemporary interior, a series of iconic Iranian patterns have been laser cut onto a frame and hand painted with a color palette derived from traditional Iranian stained-glass windows that represents the intricacy of Iranian craftmanship. Along with iconic black and white portraits of Iranian individuals all add quirk and charm to the space.

I am proud to say that I was one of RZ Interiors' first clients. I was looking to turn a rundown furniture store into a beautiful, simplistic, and contemporary cafe/restaurant and RZ team did just that! For the past two and a half years that my business has been running, I have received countless compliments on the interior of the store. I can assure you will be in good hands. These ladies are great listeners and their insight is unbelievably accurate.
Amir S
Owner