Ardmore Coffee — Restaurant in Winston-Salem

I hate to post negative reviews, but felt it might be worth it for the feedback in this case. I went to Ardmore Coffee nearly 2 years ago and it was great! Good environment to get some work or studying done due to the very fast wifi and on that visit the coffee was fantastic. I ordered a cold brew with blueberry cold foam that was part of the spring menu at the time. This drink had a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess along with a strong and well-brewed coffee flavor.

But today I ordered a medium cold brew and there's no way around saying that it was just awful. It tasted like water with a hint of a bitter coffee flavor. I usually drink cold brew as is or with a small amount of milk or cream. I tried throwing some cream in to help after the initial bad taste, but this further proved it was beyond saving. I also didn't feel any noticeable difference from the caffeine and I don't have a high caffeine tolerance. I can't justify paying $6.35 (with $1 tip included) for an average sized drink that is this bad. I also noticed when I received the drink that the barista said "here's your iced coffee" instead of "cold brew" so I'm not sure if it was actually cold brew or coffee that was brewed hot and later chilled. I nearly always prefer cold brew over iced coffee and would prefer to be told this before buying if this is the case because then I'd go for an espresso drink instead.

I hate to leave a review based on one menu item alone. I'm sure I'll give it another shot, but I'd definitely order something completely...

Gave one star due to location. Tried this place many years ago and was never impressed with quality or value so haven’t been back..skip to 2022 and wow, just awful. I had a coupon for BOGO so I thought okay..I’ll try it again. Unfortunately, I will probably never go again..$7 for an iced chai latte that tasted..off. It’s normally my summer go to drink so as soon as I sipped it I thought, “did I just brush my teeth?” Didn’t want to complain since I used a coupon but it was so awful I eventually asked for a regular hot latte..since I paid $7..I think the chai was either old or the sugar was omitted (and I’m not a sweets person but in a chai latte, it’s a necessity). Exchange wasn’t an issue and service was professional and friendly though not enough reason to frequent imo. Ordered chocolate milk as my “free” drink for my daughter..they use Wal-mart milk..nothing against it but nothing about this place seemed local aside from the cool handmade items that are sometimes for sale..also, they don’t have whipped...

It is easy 2 find on Hawthorne Rd right across the street from Food Lion between both hospitals. There was no line & the employee behind the counter was quick, knowledgeable & kind. He didn't have change 2 break my $100 & was going 2 just let me have my cappuccino but the kind lady behind me just added my drink 2 her bill! (Thank u so very much!) So there r nice people n the neighborhood as well! They have good prices (cheaper than Starbucks) & a good variety of choices (they even have a chart on the wall explaining what is n each choice & the amount n each so u can find out the difference between a latte, a cappuccino, an espresso, a cafe au lait, etc). They have places 2 sit inside as well as a small bench area 2 sit outside the shop. I will definitely b returning especially since they aren't just open n the morning (it was lunchtime when I went). I got the cinnamon maple cappuccino & the creme brulee latte... They were...