When I walked into the Fog and Flame at seven on January 26th I inexplicably became invisible. I sat down at the only open seat at the bar and waited patiently while the lone barista slowly, slowly prepared the drinks for everyone at the bar. For some reason she did not greet me or even acknowledge my existence. Then when she had finally finished with everyone else,this took about twenty minutes, it was my turn. No, not really. When she was finished with everyone else she turned her back on me and started working on some dishes. Kind of insulting. What had I done to deserve this treatment. I have just moved to Bloomsburg PA from Santa Cruz CA. I spend a lot of time in coffee houses and a lot of money. I was looking for a coffee house that would take the place of Vibes and Lulu Carpenters (actually friendly places in Santa Cruz). Did I mention I was the only person in Fog and Flame at this point, and still ignored on my very first, and last visit. My patients had been stretched to the max at this point when a young man walked in and the barista greeted him and started chatting with him and serving him. The only explanation is that I had become invisible so I got up and left and will never return there. Too bad for them, I am an extremely generous tipper. I sincerely hope that this incredibly unfriendly atmosphere is an isolated instance, if this is the norm for Bloomsburg or Pa in general, I sincerely empathize with anyone who...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI was on my way back from NYC on interstate 80 and searched for a coffee shop in the Bloomsburg area and found this place with good reviews. So I decided to stop it was only 5 minutes off the highway and WELL WORTH IT!!!
The place It has the ambiance of a local coffee shop with somewhat limited seating. Looks like a great place to grab a cup and read a book and study. Vintage wood floors with a few small tables and few small chairs/couch to hang out in. I dont know if they have a private lot but all I saw was street parking so you might have to parallel park.
The staff The guys working had suggestions ready to go when I asked. They were very friendly and patient with a me since I had never been there.
The coffee I went with the barista suggestion and had the almond latte with a chai caramel muffin. Let me first say my latte was top notch. If was nice a hot which is a far cry from many places I go and they are luke warm! I have no idea what kind of beans they use but they had great flavor. A perfect balance of the almond blended with espresso. I was truly impressed. I can tell you I will be getting off the highway again next time I...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreFog and Flame is a great new coffee house located in downtown Bloomsburg PA. The atmosphere is great for studying, relaxing, or just chatting with friends. Comfortable chairs, a coffee bar area, and four armchairs dot the interior, while warm inviting brick, crĆØme, and mahogany walls create an inviting environment. Free Wi-Fi is available for those studying, or simply surfing the web. The staff is always friendly, and seems willing to chat with those sitting at the bar.
When they first opened, I was mildly disappointed with their coffee specialties (overly sweet, and lukewarm), but since I have found them to have well made drinks, always hot, and good traditional coffee as well as specialty brewed ones I have yet to try like Pourover V60, French press (my favorite at home), and Chemex. Beyond the coffee they also offer Organic cookies, Whoopie Pies, and muffins. In my opinion they should offer more variety in the pastry department, but what they do offer seems to be a great start. Over all I give Fog and Flame a...
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