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    Burnside Coffee Bar

    4.5 (98 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Let's start over because my last review was admittedly a complete mess and hard to understand. To keep It simple, I review this place as follows: Ambience: C+ Cleanliness: A Service: A Food: C The owner getting defensive over a negative but honest review and accusing me of eating processed foods while knowing nothing about me: F To be fair, I stated that it's just my opinion and actually encouraged others to "try it for (themselves) and see what they think." Also to be fair, I went to this place because it has such great reviews from others. I was not impressed with it, but it's ONE opinion.

    More of the artwork in the same restroom
    Adam G.

    A friend and I had seen this coffee bar pop up on our Instagram reels and decided to check it out on March 18th around 10:45 a.m. The space was definitely fun and whimsical to be in. Looking at some of the pictures I posted there's a lot of art installations, interactive spaceship control board, and a multitude of things to capture your eye around the bar. The owner greeted us when we walked in and asked if it was our first time in his coffee bar. We told him yes and he gave us the rundown of the menu and what were some of the more popular items that people chose. We ended up getting the galactic sauce latte, El scorcho, two of the mini breakfast sandwiches, and the pulled pork sandwich. The coffee's came out first and you can see a video that I included with this review of the owner shaking them by hand for us which was super cool. Both coffees had amazing flavor and each time you took a sip you could taste a different flavor profile within them. We really enjoyed the breakfast sandwiches because the roasted garlic aioli combined with the pickled red onions just really brought the entire sandwich together. Each bite was delicious and had the perfect amount of sweet savory spicy and a little fatty. The pulled pork sandwich also had amazing flavor it had a good amount of the pork itself within the sandwich. The one thing to call out and this is more for informational purposes because it has the fermented Koji hot sauce the pickled red onions the garlic slaw and mustard it is a lot of acidic flavor on the pulled pork. Now I do like a vinegar / acidic taste to my pulled pork and I didn't enhance my sandwich by asking for a little bit of a sweetener like a jam to help mellow out the acidity that was on the sandwich. Again it is extremely delicious it's just for information if you're not a big fan of like vinegar or like acid-based sauces just be mindful of that. Also in general the space is very inviting there were at least four additional people that came in after us and then a group of two and each of them was doing some type of work at a table. And it was really nice and amazing to see that the owner greeted everyone knew a few of them by name and it was definitely clear to see that he had created a place where people felt comfortable. So highly recommend you check this place out and I will definitely be going back to try the other items on the menu.

    Holland H.

    My fiancee and I were in the downtown area and were always curious about this place , so we finally went. They had a super cute dog who greeted us lol. I ordered a decaf americano described as having notes of m and ms and my boyfriend got an iced latte. I will say that the drinks are very very expensive. My plain americano was 6 dollars and my fiances latte was 12 dollars. The drinks was also quite small (hand for reference). People say they have the best quality bean wise and I can see why. My fiances drink was really smooth. They only use a2 milk which is fine for me since it doesnt hurt my tummy. My decaf americano was also really good! A bit astringent to my bf but I really liked it, it's hard to find a good decaf. Id probably come back once and a while but only for their americanos. Vibes are chill and nice too

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    Brad N.

    I'll be honest up front and say that my review is based entirely on one espresso and an extended conversation with the owner, Bob, on some really geeky coffee topics. The place is a coffee bar like no other. As some of my fellow Yelpers have mentioned, Bob believes in paying his staff a living wage, and while the prices reflect this, I'm more than willing to pay a little more to support that effort. The theme of the decor is "spaced out", to say the least. It's dark yet colorful, almost like you're on a spaceship (or maybe even in space, if you drink enough espresso). Bob doesn't do alt milks, and will speak about it passionately if asked. They serve A2 milk (tl;dr: easier to digest) from a nearby farm, great in those milk drinks, but today, I was just drinking straight espresso. The shop carries beans from a variety of roasters worldwide, and if you strike up a conversation with Bob, he might even be willing to whip something up from his "vault" of frozen beans, including some very funky/experimental beans. I ended up choosing from the menu, Brandywine's "Apple Pie", a blend of cofermented beans from Costa Rica and Colombia that results in a cup that tastes just like drinking a warm, spicy apple pie slice. Bags are available for sale from other roasters, and they have an impressive menu of food items which I'll have to sample on another visit. This place is totally worth a visit, for both the decor and the coffee, and if you see Bob, tell him the guy that chatted with him about Diego Bermudez's Golden Hour said hello.

    Alan J.

    On this Saturday Burnside had a puppy on staff. He was very friendly and was a cute part of the decor. This place seems to be decorated in a retro psi five space theme. There was a t v that was also playing retro shows, including some cartoons that I haven't seen in decades. They also have a live d j on hand. This is a pretty good place to have a cup of coffee and enjoy. A saturday morning. The music made it hard to have a conversation because of the volume.But we may do. They have a pretty good range of coffee in different flavors and using different beans. Do you also serve a small selection of breakfast?Foods. The only thing I would think would be an opportunity here is the beef.Bacon tasted a little on the strange side.... Unlike any, i've ever had before.Otherwise, the coffee and the rest of the food that we tried was very tasty.

    Menu 1/21/26
    Stephanie Y.

    I wanted to get coffee from someplace other than Starbucks, so I hopped on Yelp to see what was around me. This place got some good reviews and had unique offerings, so I walked over. I couldn't decided between matcha or coffee, but ultimately chose the lychee coffee because this place is known for its coffee, I felt I needed to give these unique beans a try. I chose lychee+cappuccino. It was initially too bitter for me, so he kindly added some syrup (I think vanilla?) to add some sweetness. I'm used to sweet drinks, so this was still a bit bitter for me. But, I wanted to try and enjoy the flavor notes so refrained from adding anything else. I don't have a very sophisticated palate, so I don't think I taste the pear, star fruit, apricot, or caramel. It's just tastes light, bitter and fruity to me. I don't think these fancy coffees are for me, but I would love the come back and try the matcha. Service was great. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. Prices are a bit steep. I paid ~$10 for basically a kids cup sized coffee and only 3/4 of the tiny cup was filled. However, I understand why they're charging so much. I'm glad they have something unique to offer and are paying a decent wage. Could I afford to come here often though? No. But I'm happy to support when I can. Wishing them success in their brick & mortar location :)

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    Stephanie H.

    At first, it seems like it's a tad on the higher end for a latte. The cost was about $9-10 for the one I ordered. However, the price does include tip (so it's pretty much on par with a lot of coffee places in the area). Speaking of which, service was helpful, which is fortunate because I would feel a bit enraged if I was forced to tip for terrible service. They were welcoming, the menu was explained, and they didn't have a problem answering my question. They have some specialty drinks, or you may pick a bean off the menu and select how you want it served (americano, latte, cappuccino, etc). They serve the drinks chilled. They have a note that says it's like a bar for coffee, which is accurate since my drink shaken like a mixed drink would be at a bar). I had the "Vanilla Marshmallow Cupcake" served as a latte. Based just off the name, it sounds like it would be sweet, but it really wasn't. (I picked it because it was noted by the employees it would be more floral and a popular pick.) Under the bean selection of the menu, it notes the flavor profile you can expect, but my taste buds aren't refined enough to make those kinds of distinctions typically. I can't speak for all their drinks, but it's nice that at Burnside there's the ability to choose coffee-forward drinks rather than syrupy-sweet drinks you can find at most places. Burnside is great in terms of the vast selection and offerings, differentiating it from a coffee place that has the standard same drinks across the board.

    Faustine V.

    The is cafe is large with a cool retro vibe. Plenty of space to hang out with a large group of friends. It's cool that you can pick which type of beans you want. I ended picking one of their specialty lattes. It is definitely pricey, but does already include tip. I went early morning on a weekend and there was only one other person so service was pretty quick.

    Emma O.

    This is my go to coffee shop during the week. Bob and Haley do a great job running the place. I appreciate the vibe and they make a mean decaf americano. The breakfast is really good too. This is not a rush in and out place and is part of the experience.

    Mini breakfast sandwich with avocado
    Jennifer E.

    Wow! I was so amazed by this coffee bar! A group of us were looking for a breakfast spot on the way to a CARB hearing and stumbled upon burnside coffee. They serve coffee and breakfast sandwiches, but what really amazed me was the care and attention they take in creating your meal. Everything felt super intentional and the quality was superb! Everything was made fresh to order and was made with purpose. They even took special care to adapt to dietary needs. Not to mention it was absolutely delicious! I'm so happy this coffee bar found us and we were able to enjoy breakfast that would carry us through an important meeting.

    Beef bacon breakfast sandwich
    Sophie M.

    Really delicious coffee and breakfast food! I will say the coffee really steals the show here. The food is pretty good but a bit pricy for a breakfast sandwich even though it is delicious. Service was a very mellow pace as they have a very chill vibe here which I enjoyed. They know their stuff regarding to coffee but also keep in mind they are very particular about their offerings! So they didn't offer oat milk and totally fine but I also felt kind of like they were shaming me when I asked if they offered oat milk lol they said it's so bad for you that they refuse to carry it in their establishment. Like my bad I was just asking and not everybody's a coffee connoisseur haha. Overall great coffee and vibe was chill even if they were a bit offended I asked if they carried oat milk

    Breakfast sandwich with bacon
    Anabel U.

    Great breakfast sandwich, and the bread made it all the better. I added the habanero inspired salsa, which was a great addition and not at all spicy. The coffee also was great, and while I hadnt heard of A2 milk, it made a noticeable difference. There is plenty of seating for reading or meetings as well.

    Chilled drinks . Left : galactic right regular latte with a2 milk
    Monica L.

    This place is unmatched with its vibes food and the amazing quality if their simplistic espresso beverages. They serve their coffees chilled without ice and the flavor is there! I had the galactic which is butter, milk, and brown sugar with espresso. Out of this world ! Galactic is correct. The prices include tip which is handy and seems like a lot but really coffee is 7-8 and we tip already which makes the 9$ latte reasonable. The sando i got was pricey when adding the extras and something I'll indulge in on occasion. My over-all review is 5:5 because i have been wasting so much coffee lately due to inconsistency and even though its small, it was the perfect size . FYI service is awesome and the fur baby that lives there is the cutest!

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