A Leap of Taste — Restaurant in Klamath Falls

Keegan has asked for a more honest review, so here we go. I am a local musician who had been playing this venue for many years. I once frequented this establishment, sometimes multiple times a week, due to this. When I played, I always brought customers with me. Some of them said they came exclusively to see me. I felt welcomed and appreciated. The manager would thank and tip me. The food and drinks were exceptional. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. I’m sorry to say, Keegan, that those things changed when you took over. I have no personal vendetta against you. The last time I was in was less than a month ago and I most certainly poured out my drink it was so terrible. I don’t feel appreciated there as a musician anymore. I have never received as much as a thank you or even a reciprocated smile from you. I didn’t feel comfortable giving an honest review while I was still playing there. My decision not to play there anymore was based on a combination of mediocre food, terrible mochas time and time again, decline in mood and atmosphere, and dirty looks from you in lieu of gratitude.

My original review: I used to love this place. The vibe has changed so much over the past couple of years and the food has lost its magic. Little details like the fruit and chocolate that used to come on your plate and were such a nice touch are evidence of the cut corners that permeate the mood and menu. Half orders aren’t available anymore. My final visit I poured my mocha out it was so terrible. The place was once pristine any time of day you walked in, but it is not uncommon now to walk into a dirty bathroom or see bus bins filled and tables that show evidence of the diners who sat there before. Live music used to showcase local talent every day of the week. Once upon a time this was my first choice for a healthy meal out, but...

I used to love Leap and was a loyal customer for many years. Some time back, it seems like things changed. They maybe started to cut corners, and the coffee was just not good anymore, maybe new management? Anyway, I took my niece out today to support their new Sunday hours. Everything about our orders was off. I bought a cupcake that didn't show a price but looked beautiful. It ended up being $4.75, thought that was steep, but okay, maybe it's great. Nope. I'm guessing it was several days old. The icing was rock hard. My coffee tasted like watered down creamer, hardly had any coffee taste. Niece's mocha, same, tasted like warm hot chocolate. I was not going to leave a review, but we got to our next destination, and my niece didn't get her proper change back. She was shorted about $3 and the cookie she bought was also rock hard. Just not a great place to get coffee anymore, which is too bad because their mission is great. I thought the last time I took an out of town guest there for bland coffee was going to be my last time in, but I gave them another shot to just be disappointed again. Leap is no longer Leap, and I'm pretty sure it isn't on the baristas... it seems to be management making different policies. If you go, skip the coffee/sweet treats and try a sandwich instead.

To the owner response: it is very unlikely I kept the receipt, but thank you. Will add one star for the response. I know yall don't need it, most of us are loyal customers to you. Still love your mission, but the coffee is lacking last few times I've been in. I'm sure you'll take the feedback to make sure treats are fresh/rotated and all employees are trained to count...

Today was my third time eating at Leap of Taste. There is a lot of hype about Leap of Taste, and I can see why. They have created a certain environment and it’s a cozy and interesting little cafe. I really want to love it, but every time the food has only been just good enough. Not bad enough to take it back or be really upset you just spent money on it, but also not finishing it. The biscuit was actually a pretty good biscuit, the egg was very good, the bacon was good, and I really like the idea of the jam. What was disappointing was that the sandwich had been microwaved and you could tell. On the bottom the biscuit was very wet. The cheese was quality cheese, but it had been cut to thick and hung out on one side in a greasy congealed glob. The other thing I ordered was a blonde, which I love! Their blonde though is not really a very good representation of a blonde. The texture of it was not blonde like, almost stale and it was too hard. It also lacked flavor. Maybe salt was needed, regardless I only ate one bite. Overall I’d eat there again, but I wouldn’t make a special trip of it and I wouldn’t order a blonde. It probably is very enjoyable place to sit and visit and drink coffee. The food and baked goods though...