Jack's Stir Brew Coffee — Restaurant in Town of Southampton

The coffee was just fine. The service, too—polite, efficient, nothing to complain about. But the place carries itself with a quiet smugness, like it knows it’s not great but assumes you won’t dare say so. The clientele seem less interested in coffee than in being seen drinking it—an air of casual elitism that clings to the room like the scent of burnt toast.

And then there were the six miniature Black and White cookies— $24 for a clamshell that felt more like a status symbol than a snack. If Steinbeck himself baked them they still wouldn’t be worth the price.

If you’re after decent coffee and a place to eavesdrop on someone else’s second home renovation plans, this might suit you. But if you're seeking warmth, value, or authenticity,...

Last summer I assumed that Jacks being perpetually understaffed was a result of it being a new location. Unfortunately, upon returning for a coffee on Memorial Day weekend and seeing just one worker, I was proven wrong. I watched multiple customers give up and leave the long line, even people asking for refunds or for their orders to be cancelled. After waiting for 20 minutes to place my order, the barista asked the entire line of customers to leave the store and ‘come back later’ because they were too backed up. I feel the most bad for the workers here, you can’t staff one person to take online orders, in-store orders, and make all of the coffees on one of the busiest weekends...

THE MOST OBNOXIOUS BARISTA EVER! If I could give this place a zero I would. $6 cold brew filled with all ice. God forbid you ask for some coffee with your large glass of frozen water, that was enough to send the miserable impatient barista over the top. She actually threw my cup in the sink and gave me a coffee 3 quarters full with two ice cubes just to make some point. When I told her to FILL IT UP...well, I can still hear her screaming at me as I walked out the door. Don't do it. Go down the street and get a coffee for half the price. Whoever owns this place, you might want to train your staff because I will...