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    Base Community Cafe

    4.4 (59 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Honey green tea
    Susan C.

    Plenty of seating area with natural lighting. The baristas were nice and the drinks were good. A lot of options from sandwiches to coffee to tea. But the both time I've been there it was super hot and humid.

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    Manuel G.

    This café definitely has a unique setting. Nestled inside of a large warehouse between other businesses, storage center, and so much more, the atmosphere is more than just what is indoors. The outdoor patio/canopy of white curtains, chandeliers, and glass is so pretty. It looks good enough for a wedding. Inside the coffee shop, there is ample space and comfortable seating, with a smattering of art on the walls. Better yet, they have string lights which I love. While here I had ordered a matcha lavender latte which was good. Not too sweet. I also ordered a bagel sandwich which was served on a bagel. The egg on the sandwich tasted freshly made and there was a good amount of turkey on it as well. I ordered a side of fries cooked in beef tallow. The fries were lightly seasoned and tasted good. They definitely were a more moist fry, which I liked. Sometimes the double-fried method of making fries dries them out. I appreciate the moisture left in the fries here. The baristas were friendly and welcoming.

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    Jenny L.

    2 nd time stopping in and the last. 1st time stopped in I felt like I was being watched . I was waiting for my friend to order food. They are that desperate for you to order that they will come up to you and say that you have to order something or leave .I was looking at the menu when they said something to me ,I waited 20 min for my friend to arrive before ordering. It made me feel some kind of way about this place and very uncomfortable. 2nd time coming here to study I ordered a drink ,something Immediately so no one came up to me about ordering food or a drink. I ordered food after my friend arrived. My bagel was soft and warm ,my friend's bagel was burnt and hard.she went up to the desk to asked if they could make her a new one because it was Burnt ,and they told her no,she would have to repurchase (she had one bite) .the worker started arguing with her that it goes through the same belt and it will come out the same, but mine wasn't burnt on the edges and hard. So I walk over and ask can you please just make us a new one that's not burnt on the edges, they still said no and refused. At that point I was a little upset that they would treat customers like this after spending 40 dollars for coffee , bagels and fruit. I don't know if they are racist or this is just how they do business and how they treat customers, but I feel like everyone should know how they treat people that we eventually left because I was not going to allow us to be treated this way over a burnt bagel. Overall the vibe is cool, some of their employees are not. I do not recommend this place at all, I have never been treated so poorly at a coffee shop.it was honestly unreal.

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    1 year ago

    Perfect spot to get some work done and get a light lunch. Its location in Bridgeport also makes for a great meeting spot.

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    I don't drink coffee anymore but this place was good. Cool vibe and solid coffee. If you're a coffee drinker would definitely recommend.

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    Base is the best! Great coffee and friendly service at reasonable prices! Cool atmosphere and great food. Go check it out!

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    Terrible service, terrible coffee. Transphobic, bitter, burnt out barista. My worst experience at a coffee shop.

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    I really enjoy this coffee shop. Best decaf iced latte and the staff is nice and welcoming. Good sandwiches too.

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    Great cafe with a nice vibe. They have good lunch options as well. There is a good amount of seating if you need a place to work.

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    The pesto sandwich is amazing!! Loved their ice tea as well. I can't wait to go back.

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    This cafe is located in the Bridgeport Art Center, so you are able to park for free in the huge parking lot immediately north of it.

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