Argyle Marketplace - Creative Catering & Cafe — Restaurant in Livingston

I had a puzzling experience that has stuck with me, so I wanted to share it.

A few months ago, I was out driving and looking for a good cup of coffee. I came across this place, walked in, and noticed they were busy packing for catering and getting ready to close. I was the only customer in the store, with two people working inside and one grilling back outside.

I complimented them on the delicious smell of the chicken grilling and asked a couple of questions about their catering options. I then asked for a cup of coffee. They were busy, so I was pointed to the location of the coffee thermos and the creamer, where I found that they still had some available.

I filled a paper cup with coffee and added some creamer before heading to the cash register to pay.

I was charged around $7.50, but I don’t remember the exact amount. After gulping down the coffee in a few seconds, I refilled my cup. When I returned to the register, I was charged another $7.50. For some reason, I didn’t say anything; I was just in shock and ended up walking out.

I can’t recall the taste of the coffee, but it must have been good since I chose to refill it. What sticks in my memory is that I had self-service coffee and a refill from a dispenser, which cost me a total of about $15. It certainly affected my plans for a return visit.

Despite this puzzling experience, I'm leaving a rating of 4 stars out of respect for the great experiences others have had at this place. Clearly, they are doing something right! Still, I can’t help but wonder about my $15 coffee...

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