Zing! Cafe — Restaurant in Carmel

The most disappointing coffee I've had in several years. It's weak and bland with a hint of bitter. I ordered a white chocolate mocha blended, my husband had the same iced. His is undrinkable. Mine is barely drinkable. For $4.69, I expect to enjoy my beverage.

It's hardly worth mentioning the atmosphere of a coffee shop with such horrible coffee, but I will. The decor can't decide if it's current, early aughts, or late 90s. All at once it wants to be cheerfully modern, Panera contemporary, and tacky, house-wife industrial. The space is cramped, the table are small (and dirty!), the chairs are uncomfortable.

The coffee menu is tacked to the side like an afterthought - which clearly it is.

Despite all this, the place is packed. I see a lot of smoothies. Maybe those are ok. Maybe people just don't want to give up a drink that was so expensive. I know that's why...

The atmosphere was amazing and I was amazed at how clean it was compared to many other quick-service restaurants. The small space made it better for communicating and the music only enhanced the experience more. In addition, I also noticed how kind they were to kids in the restaurant and treated them with respect, unlike other places. The staff was kind to everyone. On the food, I have never been happier. The english muffins were ecstatic and it was warm (they gave great butter!!!!). I have also gotten a bagel and it was made with perfection. The prices were the only bad thing. They were overpriced, but for the food it was worth it. I will definitely...

This is a cute neighborhood coffee shop in West Clay. The customer service is so personalized, they remember coffees and allergies for regular customers and the owners check on you and help with anything you need. I tried the Strawberry fields salad and cinnamon roll. Both were fresh, the croissant as a side for layered, flaky and tasty and cinnamon roll was huge, syrupy and delicious. The cafe was awarded the best neighborhood coffee shop and I think that's accurate with the lovely, homelike yet customized feel. There’s ample street parking, lots of stores to shop at and lovely book stores to stop by. Love love the...