Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe — Restaurant in Altoona

What a find! Stopped by for coffee and a snack after walking the River Prairie trails. The place is gorgeous: stunning bar, comfy seating, lots of glass and light, high celling, beautiful light fixtures - kind of a modern European feel. We were greeted warmly and then seated ourselves. Our server, David, was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to talk to. We had espresso, chai, and shared the non-cheese charcuterie board. The board was accompanied by a warm crusty loaf of thickly sliced bread (GF avail-able) that I used to make the most delicious little prosciutto sandwiches. Another memorable treat was the positively addictive rosemary walnuts. We decided to split dessert and chose a slice of the flourless chocolate cake. The cake was accented by some raspberries that leant a perfect pop of brightness to the rich, Belgian chocolate cake. This was simple food done perfectly and we loved it. So much so that I brought my husband and daughter back later that afternoon for the cheese charcuterie board, sandwiches and drinks. Same great service and delicious, fresh food. This warm, sophisticated, and charming...

I held a bridal shower at this facility. The service was just okay and did not match the agreement with the owner. I ended up clearing the tables myself because the waitstaff did not. Additionally, the tables were not decorated as agreed, which was very disappointing, especially considering the significant amount we paid for both services.

The desserts were supposed to be made fresh that day, but they were extremely dry. Moreover, the waitstaff was supposed to help control costs by limiting options for additional drinks and food. However, some guests ordered outside the meal plan, leading to extra charges for fancy drinks and different soups.

I had expressed concerns about the room size beforehand and was reassured it would be suitable for our party. Unfortunately, it was very cramped. After the shower, we moved to the main area and had a great time. The bar service was outstanding.

I would recommend this establishment for a fun night out with friends but not for a formal,...

Not impressed with the secondary service and assuming drink makers. Ordered a on tap red and a Americano with balieys. The wine was gimmicky/ overrated for a $14 glass. Got charged $2 more for balieys because the bartender put a 1/2 oz. more balieys in it. There was no way I could tell.when we got the bill I brought it up to our server, who was great. Then we got confronted by the bartender who very loudly explained that she added more without instructions. Her handling of the situation was horrible. We paid for her mistakes and left. Nice to try once. The management practices of precision drinks are petty when you are already over...