The Coffee Village — Restaurant in Sewickley

(For context I am a former employee who has worked with the many owners and managers that float through crazy mocha)

While working here at crazy mocha (or now coffee village apparently) the only thing I can truly say had any consistently is the fact we were always understaffed, underpaid and understocked. Consistently out of popular syrups/sauces, drink bases, powder drink bases, paper towels, milk, etc. Everything I listed is probably helpful in a coffee shop but only if you have it.

The starting pay when I was there was around $9.25 (not a live-able wage). The highest paid barista there made something in the high $11 (again not a live-able wage). You would think if you're going to make a minor (underaged, not an adult, a child if you need it dumbed down) work 10 hour shifts alone you would pay more but I guess not. Those 10 hour shifts were given to many employees. It was always worked A L O N E, with no break and no chairs. If you wanted somewhere to sit we stacked milk crates.

I could also discuss the withholding of past and current employees W2 tax form but that is a bit messy for a google review...

The aroma of coffee welcomes you into an open space with spacious seating and natural light. Coffee village provides an ideal layout that is so inviting that you're unlikely to just grab the cup and rush out the door. The staff and overall ambience are a welcome reminder of the original aim of the coffee shops from days gone by. Coffee Village emits a sit down and stay feel. It welcomes engagement of all senses from the delightful aroma, delicious lattes with pulled espresso shots and steamed milk handcrafted impeccably. The light foam atop the milk steamed to an ideal temperature enhanced with the perfect pairing of flavor. Highly recommend. Side note, I was with my three young children and the staff was accommodating and incredible as were...

Super fun and friendly staff! I only ever get the dirty spiced chai so can't comment on other drinks, but it's always just right. On days when the weather is cooperating, they open the front windows so there's just a half wall across the whole front of the store which is great. Also, it's one of the few places in the area with out front seating. And, from recent experience, the awnings are big enough that the tables against the building stay dry even in the heaviest rains. Did I mention the...