Zook Coffee — Restaurant in Alliance

I've only gone here twice so far and have had practically the same thing both times - with the exception of the flavor of chips (more on that later) - but I feel like I could be a regular there from here on out, it's that good! I also have a bit of a story about this place but I'll spare you the details for now. To get started I just want to say the vibes here are immaculate, from the look of the place to the people hanging out when there are some, and even the music is very calming though it being Christian music could be a turning point for some people traveling overseas, still you could always wear noise cancelling headphones or earbuds to block it out if you choose to do so. Next is the service which from my experience has been great so far in just my two visits there! First time I told them it was my birthday and they made both the coffee and sandwich (which are pictured here on my 2nd visit alongside the aforementioned chips) special which I'm not entirely sure what that means but I'll be sure to ask them next time I visit (and will update you all on it as well). Either way both times I went there the folks running it were a charm, super nice and friendly so bonus points for that! But what's atmosphere and service mean if the food and drink don't live up to the hype? Well thankfully they do so I'll give the basic details since like I said, I've only ever been there twice. Let's talk coffee first, after all it's what this place is all about: I got myself a banana bread latte both times and it was fantastic both times, still not entirely sure what made it "special" the first time as it was still great regardless! No wonder it's one of the barista's favorites, tastes exactly like banana bread! Finally we get to the sandwich, and buckle up because this is where it gets good. I want to preface myself that regardless of if it's made "special" or not that I can say without a doubt that it is the best Italian sandwich I've ever had and that is no exaggeration! Everything from the thinly sliced ham and salami to the roasted tomatoes to even the bread, they were all fantastic too to bottom! The fact that it's only 25 cents more than the other sandwiches is an absolute bargain, locally owned places are the best in this regard! So that's my review of the place, it only really cost me $15 both times which in this economy is a steal! I even heavily tipped them the first time since it was that good! Maybe I'll have some of the other coffees and sandwiches, maybe even some tea or a lotus energy drink if I feel the need for that at some point. Either way I highly recommend this place on...

Uhm- what the heck Alliance?! Are we move’n up in the world of awesomeness…

When I first walked into Zook Coffee, my first impression- NAILED IT!

They did a beautiful job renovating the space into an up-to-date environment that is warm, earthy and inviting, while keeping some of the original patina.

The staff were beyond pleasant as I bombarded them with questions, out of pure curiosity and excitement. They were so helpful and eager to provide information.

I ordered their black coffee, with no bells or whistles, and the flavors were jammed packed. It was bold with nutty and fruit undertones, but wasn’t bitter in its aftertaste.

I’m here for Zook Coffee and can’t wait to become a regular...

I came in downtown alliance during the week and noticed another coffee shop opened and was very excited. The atmosphere is generally astheticely pleasing and the staff was very nice. Even though they have that Instagram prettiness, the lack of knowledge of coffee definitely shines through. The espresso was sour and under extracted, but I guess enough cream and sugar can fix that. I do think they could have potential if they start tasting what they do and dial in their shots. It would be nice to have a coffee place that can focus more on the product than just the look. I will try them again in a month or two and see if the quality of their coffee improves because I think they might...