Collect Coffee Bar — Restaurant in Fresno

August 25, 2022

I was very excited to bring my mom here, as I’ve been here before a few other times. Our experience was ruined by the individual working behind the counter who was very rude. We were never greeted at the door or even at the register. I had asked her if the pastries shown in the glass was all that they served she nodded, so I asked no breakfast items? Then she points at a menu…So there was more than just the pastries. I then proceeded to order my beverage, a hot chia latte, she grabbed a paper cup and I asked if I could drink out of a glass mug instead? She responded “no glass cups are for iced drinks only” at this point I had become disappointed in their employee. My mom on the other hand just wanted water the employee told my mom you can serve yourself right over there. Our avocado toast had came out in a paper bag smushed…when before it had always been served on a small plate. She must have been on dishwasher duty because she really pushed paper products. Don’t think I’ll be back...

Hate to give these guys such a bad review, but it really was a not great experience:

My pour-over literally looked like weak tea. Flavor was almost there, but it was like I was drinking hot water with fairly decent coffee flavor. Try not skimping on the amount of coffee and I think the coffee seems good.

Shop was about 80 degrees - couldn't really hang out long enough if I wanted to. Trying to save money? No clue why you would have your coffee shop so uncomfortable.

Asked for wi-fi password and guys couldn't get me connected. Network password required all digits and the guys kept giving me a password that didn't work. Asked guys 3 times to help and then finally one of the guys said, "our network has a hard time connecting with older laptops." I responded that mine was brand new and the guy just shrugged and said it was his network. Unfortunately I came in for work- hoping to knock out a bunch of stuff, spend a few bucks on good coffee, but no wi-fi for a coffee shop in 2017 =...

I tend to get great service around the traditional lunch rush. That may have flavored this review but we go in for visit uno and find an amenable staff and a way vegetable/ caramel house roast that packs a punch. You either know the type or you don't.

Slightly more money than most Starbucks for the drip I think by .10, but well worth it for the changeup in atmosphere.

I got the feeling that the place was brand-new still sawdusty and full of possibility from the bright interior and sounds. Thrilled that the college offers a little refuge from every single place being a Sturbacks, pikes beginning to taste like drinking water, and the conditioned responses that...