As a barista for five years, this is the best coffeehouse in the area. The service was incredibly kind and friendly, and quick given the level of volume in the store. I had the tiramisu cold foam latte and cookies and cream cold foam latte, both of which were amazing but were on the sweeter side, so ask for less flavoring if you don't like your drinks very sweet. They had standard hot and cold drinks as well. Espresso shots are pulled automatically with a two-grouphead Simonelli machine, and automatically ground and tamped. The shots pulled for my iced drinks were beautiful with appropriate crema, so I assume the machine is very regularly calibrated. The other baristas had materials prepped right away so that the shots weren't sitting and going sour. The milks were high quality, including Wegmans half-and-half and Oatly barista blend oat milk, which are my preferred choices at home. I saw a wide selection of packaged whole beans from around the world including single-origin Yirgacheffe and Sumatra (amazing), and great looking espresso and drip coffee blends that are all freshly roasted. The bags had Ziplocs the beans stay fresh, and they will grind coffee in store for you. Prices were appropriate for the level of quality, about $8 for a large drink and $20 for a pound of beans (with discounts for larger quantities). The atmosphere was cozy, but space was a little tight given that it shares a spot with Manhattan Pizza next door. A must-visit location for any coffee drinkers in...
Read moreThey recently opened up right next to Manhattan Pizza.
I came on a Saturday morning as soon as they opened (9am). They open surprisingly late considering the nearby coffee shops are open around 6-7 am. The cafe itself was very cute, clean and slightly small but with enough seating. It was empty when I came, and by the time I left, the place was pretty much packed.
The owners were extremely friendly and inviting, excellent customer service. They provided some suggestions, but I ended up ordering a hot pistachio latte. I wasn't terribly impressed as it tasted very syrupy, but still enjoyed the company and atmosphere.
They sell pastries, which look like it was purchased from a separate vendor, so I skipped those. They did look scrumptious though!
There is plenty of parking shared by neighboring stores.
Would I return? maybe if I'm...
Read moreI had a really disappointing experience at this coffee shop. I was sitting outside under one of their umbrellas when it suddenly fell and landed on my head and right arm.( photo is of the second time it fell, after changing seats) No one from the staff came out to check if I was okay — it was actually a bystander from inside the shop who came over and helped pick the umbrella up.
Even after that, I decided to stay and try to enjoy the latte flight I had ordered, but most of it ended up spilling on my clothes and bag after the incident. No one from the café offered any assistance, a replacement, or even asked if I was alright.
It’s unfortunate because the little bit of the latte I did get to taste was delicious — the coffee itself was clearly high quality. I just really wish the customer service had matched the quality...
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