Mirage Trading Co — Restaurant in Moffat

I would say this one is hit or miss. I drive through town often and decided to try this place out. The first experience was pretty good. The coffee was delicious, and the merch was fun and creative. The barista did have an unwelcoming energy behind a fake smile. I honestly couldn’t place what I was feeling until I read some other reviews. I had no idea why I felt that way but the coffee was delicious so I didn’t think much of it until my second experience….

I have 15+ years of experience in the coffee industry and I have to say my second experience here was absolutely appalling and a complete waste of money! First, I was the only customer at the time and the barista was apparently very busy making a shopping list. Another person who was waiting for the list, explained that the barista was too busy making a list and took my order in their place. I asked if I could use my personal travel mug to save waste, I never imagined the person would use my personal mug I had been sipping off of all morning as the actual steam pitcher. The steam wand goes into everyone’s drinks! I honestly wish I would’ve called it and backed out at that point. Instead I thought I would give them a chance. Maybe it’s a fluke? Then as the person was steaming the oat milk my heart sank. They kept steaming and steaming and steaming. I thought, ok maybe the machine has low pressure or something and it takes ALOT longer? I know better but tried to give the benefit of the doubt. I also ordered a burrito which was set on the counter as they said 3 minutes in the microwave. I didn’t realize I would be tasked with microwaving it myself until my severely burned coffee was finally done. 😬 I ended up returning the burrito, not because I am a snob, I am fine microwaving a burrito at home. However, when I buy one at a cafe I kind of expect a finished product for my money. The person standing in for the barista was rude and not welcoming at all! I even said “have a great day!” as they were leaving….No response at all. This seems like it could be a great shop/roastery if the energy wasn’t so off putting and people who don’t have the skill level stayed away from the espresso machine! I would have waited for decent cup of coffee! This was honestly the worst cup of coffee I have ever had! The shots were over extracted and the oat milk was so burned it really wasn’t drinkable at all. I don’t even have words for the fact that they used my unwashed personal mug as a steam pitcher. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I dumped it down the drain and replaced it with gas station drip coffee which was an improvement. Bitter baristas make bitter coffee!...

Like a beautiful mirage on the horizon, this coffee shop seemingly appeared out of thin air. But, much to our delight it did not disappear as we approached. Highly recommend visiting this quiet, quaint coffee shop. Like the watering holes of the old west, this shop will breathe new life into the weary traveler with its rich coffee flavors and its delectable pastries. This is just what we needed for our long journey ahead! Highly recommend the Carmel latte as well as the shot in the dark drink. Amish pies are a must for those with a...

I don't know what is was but we felt unwelcome. Coffee was okay. The unwelcome feeling may have been on account of the bathroom situation? We got stared down for our entire visit which is weird. Other than using the faclities, I'm not sure why we got eyeballed. Skin color? The way we dressed? I dont know. We bought our coffee and left, we certainly didnt check out the shop section or hang out any longer than necessary. The guy behind the fence was very friendly, the...