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🌧️ Rainy Day Reset in Windsor-Essex: Outfits, Cafes & Cozy Things To Do

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Rainy days don’t have to be gloomy—especially when you’ve got a cute outfit, a cozy café, and a reason to romanticize your local vibe. Here’s what I actually reach for (and where I go) when it’s pouring in Windsor Ontario.
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☕ Cozy Places to Hide Out When It’s Raining

My real-life favorites when I want to read, sip something warm, or just escape the downpour.
 
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My favorite rainy day nook—good coffee, even better vibes. Grab a window seat upstairs if you can.
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Best chai latte in the city. I go here to journal or edit photos on stormy days.
Anchor Coffee House
 
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A cozy indie bookstore with armchairs and the kind of staff that always gives good recs.
Biblioasis Bookshop
 
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Perfect for a low-key rainy afternoon. Try a flight and people-watch with moody lighting.
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🖼️ Things To Do Indoors (Besides Just Scrolling)

Real places I’ve loved visiting when the weather cancels your plans.
 
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Free/by donation and genuinely calming. Great rainy afternoon stop with rotating local exhibits.
Art Windsor-Essex
 
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OK, this one’s outdoors—but with a big umbrella and good boots? It’s ✨romantic✨.
The Windsor Sculpture Park
 
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They host indoor community yoga and breathwork events on rainy days. Bonus: good vibes and local teas.
Urban Surf Co.
 
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I joined a pottery night here once on a whim—SO fun and unexpectedly therapeutic.
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🍲 Rainy Day Comfort Food Spots (Trust Me on These)

When all you want is something warm and soul-soothing.
 
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Their lentil soup on a grey day? LIFE-CHANGING. Add a side of za’atar fries.
Souq Lebanese Grill | Lebanese Food in Windsor
 
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Cozy booths, friendly staff, and the maple bacon burger hits different when it’s raining.
Mamo Burger Bar
 
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Candlelit pasta on a rainy night? Yes please. Classic Windsor date night spot.
The Cook's Shop
 
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A little fancier, but worth it. Steak + jazz = rainy night romance.
Take Five Bistro: Windsor's finest steaks, chops, & seafood

👖 Rainy Day Outfits I Actually Wear

Easy layers, waterproof picks, and cute enough for a rainy cafĂŠ run.
 
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Lightweight, packs in my bag, and actually keeps me dry on windy Riverside walks.
Women's Switchback III Jacket
 
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Worth the hype. Super comfy for errands or market runs, and they go with everything.
Womens Short Boots
 
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My go-to for staying warm and cozy without feeling bulky. Plus: looks so good with leggings.
Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie | Women's Hoodies & Sweatshirts
 
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Water-resistant fabric + the kind of cool-girl style that still feels practical.
Cozy Sweatfleece Mega Cargo™ Sweatpant | Aritzia CA

🧢 Rainy Day Accessories & Apparel I Swear By

These are the low-key essentials that keep me warm, dry, and still looking put together (even when it’s pouring sideways on Ouellette Ave).
 
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It’s water-resistant, windproof, and basically like wrapping yourself in a cloud. I keep this in the car for surprise downpours.
Scarves for Women
 
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The only umbrella that hasn’t flipped inside out on me walking along the Detroit River. Folds into any tote, too.
UV PROTECTION COMPACT UMBRELLA
 
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Rain, sleet, or frizz—it just works. Adds a cute street-style vibe even when your hair doesn’t cooperate.
Knit Cuffed Beanie | Full Stock Sale
 
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Waterproof, hands-free, and local-Canadian brand approved. I love it for rainy market runs or coffee shop hopping.
Vegan Crossbody Bags & Purses
 
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Keeps hands dry and lets you still scroll Pinterest in the rain. Chic and practical.
Metallic touch gloves - Leather & Suede - Simons