Have you ever heard of the 'Starbucks tax' when you've got kinds in tow - where grabbing a coffee suddenly means shelling out for cake pops too? To dodge that, we save sweet treats for Saturday mornings in between sports and birthday parties. This way I can say no to cake pops during the week in a much nicer way - with the promise of an epic cafe experience on Saturday.

This week we went to the Harbinger Cafe & Bakery downtown, and it was such a win. If you go, you should be able to find easy street parking.

They're open from 8-1pm on weekends and 7am-3pm on weekdays.

We split a bunch of desserts between all of us. Blueberry lavender muffin, spice girls cake, and cinnamon bun were recommended to us, and did not disappoint.

The cafe itself was vibey and cozy, but big enough that my three little animals didn't stand out too much. It's a bit tight for bigger strollers and there's no changing station in the bathrooms, but they do have a patio that's perfect for messy kids or dogs alike!