Hotshots cafe is my absolute favorite place in Cranbrook! I've been going there almost daily for the past several months and it's become like a second home to me.
First of all, let me tell you about the staff. They are just the kindest and friendliest people you'll ever meet. Every time I walk in, I feel like I'm surrounded by warm hugs and welcoming smiles. And the owner, Sherry, who works in the kitchen - she is just a ray of sunshine. She's so lovely and always has a smile on her face, making the atmosphere at Hotshots just that much brighter.
The space itself is simply beautiful. It's tastefully decorated, with just the right amount of charm and coziness. Plus, the smells coming from the kitchen are heavenly. I just love the peaceful and calming vibe of Hotshots.
And don't even get me started on the food. Sherry is an absolute wizard in the kitchen and I've never had anything from Hotshots that wasn't simply scrumptious. Whether I'm in the mood for something sweet or savory, they always have something on the menu that ticks all my boxes.
In conclusion, Hotshots is more than just a cafe to me. It's a place where I can work, relax, and be surrounded by kindness and deliciousness. I highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming, and delicious spot in Cranbrook. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! But don't take my table. :P JK, come say hi...
Read moreI can't stand this place. The din is beyond acceptable and the lack of any organization in their kitchen is obvious with people fumbling around each other, no one's sure who is on till or taking orders or who's going to get the coffee. What a fiasco. And there really isn't any theme to the place with wobbly tables, that are too close together and a stupid couch set up that takes up way too much room for the place but must "look nice" like a Chapters or something. You have to yell to be heard or lean into your friend at the table to talk over the echoing clanging of dishes, cooking utensils, chatter and I didn't even realize until I went to the bathroom that there was actually speakers with some kind of noise coming out of them substituting for music. And the whole dirty spoon/clean spoon thing is gross. Nobody knows how many spoons are reused there as I find a dirty one in the clean bucket the few times I've been there. People have asked me to meet them there but I won't go anymore. I'd rather sit in a plastic cold distorted seat at a fast food restaurant and suffer anal pain rather than...
Read moreThis double feature location features a Thai restaurant, called Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant, and an upscale coffee house (hot shots) serving near perfect coffees, lattes and cappuccinos as well as smoothies, teas and hot chocolates, They also have home style baked goods. I have been in this restaurant multiple times and never disappointed. Whether I go on a date and order some coffee drinks, or I want a Thai culinary experience, this place has yet to let me down. The food is good and affordable. perhaps a bit more upscale then your average coffee shop, but then again, this place is a bit more upscale then the average coffee shop. The ambiance is great and friendly, the staff are active and efficient, the managers are approachable and the seats are comfortable. There is a patio, a drive through for those in a rush, this place has it all. This place is great for gatherings, dates, friendly re-unions, or simply for working on homework or playing online (there is free WiFi) I personally will be sure to return in the...
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