Courtyard Cafe — Restaurant in Hammond

Overall rating: 3/5

Atmosphere: this place gets a 5/5 for overall decor, ambiance, and greenery. The interior of the cafe is cozy yet sleek.  The walkway to the restroom (and the restroom itself) is straight pinterest goals with cushioned nooks backed with large windows peering into the courtyard.  The courtyard is lush and beautiful with crawling vines, full ferns, a rustic fountain, and 3 to 4 small tables for seating.  Oh  and the bathroom has amazing wall art of the "iron throne" behind the toilet for all you GOT fans.

Food: 2/5 While the food and coffee weren't bad per say, they weren't anything to write home about. If I am being perfectly honest, the crepes were a bit on the thick side for, well, crepes. As a place which boasts about their latte art on IG- I was surely disappointed. I ordered a latte with glitter.  I was at least expecting glitter. Out came my latte- no art, not even a straight enough pour for a well placed white dot, and not one touch of glitter.  Once I pointed out my glitter latte had no glitter per ordered, the nice server took it back.  However, she just sprinkled some glitter on top. No art for me.

Service: 2/5 I had to help the cashier correctly give me change back, not once, but twice.  I handed the cashier a $50 bill and exact change for my order, she gave me back change for a $20.  I brought this to her attention.  She denied that I gave her $50.  I had her check the register.  Low and behold it was there. She gave me incorrect change again.  Finally I pulled out my phone and worked the math problem for her.  I understand mistakes happen, but a simple sorry goes a long way.  For the other service ding, refer above to the latte.

Overall, if you want a place to relax, read a book, do some research, and drink a basic coffee whilst  in a beautiful environment:  this could be the place for you.  If you actually want superb service and crepes with the texture of crepes: this place may...

2/2/2021 This evening my friends and I were looking forward to going to what used to be one of our favorite coffeehouses in Hammond, but we were completely disappointed in the experience. Having also worked at a coffeehouse for many years, I know the job can be stressful and busy; our complaint isn’t with the time it took for our order to be taken. When we walked in, we were not greeted at all. The man working did not look at us, or even acknowledge our presence. He was making crepes and beverages and was very busy, but we should not have felt like a burden to him. The most concerning part of the experience was that he was making drinks and multiple food items without the use of a face mask. As we are in the middle of a pandemic and since Louisiana is in Phase 2, it was insulting to see someone ignore the mandatory status of wearing a face mask. While making the food and drinks, he sneezed multiple times, and this is the easiest way for this virus to spread. After witnessing this, I do not think I will ever be eating another food item from here again. After all was said and done, he did not even say thank you or have a nice day. All we got was our drinks placed on the counter. He did, however, make time to talk to his friends at the end of the counter. This is not the first occurrence with this particular employee either. This was a very disappointing experience, and I will not be returning here until something is done about the disregard for human life, and they start actively trying to protect the public from this...

I liked this place & would stop by every other weekend to do some work, but won’t be returning anytime soon. The service and cleanliness has really gone downhill.

I overlooked the hair in my cup of coffee on my last visit, and was trying to get some work finished while one of the employees (female, brunette, tats & piercings) was having a long & extended conversation with a friend directly behind where I was sitting.

I tried ignoring it, putting in my earbuds but they were talking loudly and I could hear them over the music. I pointedly stared at them, hoping they would take the hint; but neither of them did. Another woman appeared, standing closer and talking louder. No masks on any of them despite the current Governor’s mandate.

Finally, I had had enough and asked the woman standing three feet away from me if she could please take her conversation elsewhere, explaining I was trying to finish some work. She sarcastically replied she would “talk quieter I guess.” I said I had asked politely and they were being rude. The sarcastic one said she was an Assistant Manager and asked if I had a problem.

I had had enough, packed up & left. There’s a new coffee shop about a block away. I suggest you go...