The Brew — Restaurant in Gladstone

Super cute spot with a great outdoor atmosphere and fair prices. The overall vibe is relaxed and inviting.

However, the barista experience was disappointing. One staff member couldn’t explain the difference between a cold brew and an Americano, which is basic knowledge for a coffee shop. More concerning, though, was her approach to food handling. I watched her prepare items like bacon, eggs, and bagels without washing her hands—even after touching multiple surfaces. At one point, she wiped her hands on what appeared to be a bleach rag, then continued handling food barehanded, even wiping her hands on her shirt while plating.

While I understand that working in a busy environment can be overwhelming, food safety should always be a top priority. I didn’t catch her name, but she had short brown hair.

This café has a lot of potential and I do plan to return, but I felt this needed to be brought to attention for the sake of hygiene and...

A great new coffee and breakfast place in downtown Gladstone. This one a handful of businesses that are reviving downtown. The owner was so friendly and excited to bring this venue to Gladstone. The coffee is from Happy Cup (look it up, it is an incredible business). The breakfast sandwiches looked amazing. We only got incredible coffee, but are heading back this weekend for the breakfast. Welcome to Gladstone. You are a...

Got to try out this place out and it was lovely. Have been here a couple times so far.

Got a Carmel Macchiato both times and tasted wonderful. Just the right balance of coffee, milk and caramel. Their bagels and breakfast sandwiches hit the spot.

Customer service was amazing and got to have a great conversations with the ladies who work there. Just a welcoming, homey atmosphere.

Kudos all around!...