Fast service, polite baristas, great coffee and inviting atmosphere. Nice and relaxing after…read moreparticipating in a cancer walk at the mall.

Friendly staff, great chill atmosphere, and realy rich/solid flavors head up a great location near…read morea mall that allowed us to chill out to some good coffee before the mall opened.

Great, relaxing place. Good coffee and food. Desserts are delicious and there are many coffee…read moreflavors.

Have not been in here for a little bit so decided to stop in and check it out. It's a very cute and…read morecozy coffee shop with soothing music playing throughout it. This definitely is more of a traditional quiet cafe rather then one where there is lots of people working/headphones on, etc. They offer cheesecakes, cakes and more by the slice or I believe you can purchase the entire thing. They also offer sandwiches/wraps and other made to order items if that's what you're looking for. I'm not exactly sure which goods are baked in house and which are bought from a place but regardless it's great they offer such variety. Everything tasted really good. The cold salads sit in a case so you can look at them before ordering. I recommend the apple caramel cheesecake although it's not pictured. The prices for coffee are very good and I enjoy the styrofoam cup as it keeps drinks hot and cold. They also give very nice glasses/mugs if you choose to dine in and ask for your drinks to be prepared that way. The food is also priced pretty fairly, and the slices of cakes are a bit pricy at 7.99 but you get a very large portion.

Exhausted from walking the mall I sat down and asked the barista if she could please bring my drink…read moreout to me- she gladly complied - drink was delicious- cherry cream cold brew- and rejuvenated me - highly recommend the service, sadly did not get her name but she had a blond pony tail and glasses

I accompanied a family member to a Gloria Jean's stand directly beside a mall food court yesterday…read more I had not expected to order anything, as the prospects of finding a caffeine-free and low-sugar beverage did not appear sound after a brief glance at the menu. As the order was being placed, however, I noticed the selection of fruit drinks. I inquired about what the banana "chiller" contained and was told that it only had ice and a banana purée. I reasoned that the purée would not need any significant amount of added sugar, if any. It is unfortunate that I must share that, even for items that should be a healthy choice by any logical extension of the imagination, establishments like Gloria Jean's Coffees cannot be given the slightest degree of trust in regards to what they find suitable for their customers to consume. Upon the first sip, I immediately marked the unnatural, almost syrup-like sweetness that the beverage had. At this moment I made yet another error; I reasoned that sugar had been added, but it would amount to 30 grams at most. Although this already hits the upper limit of one's daily added sugar intake value, I could not simply discard the beverage that my family member had been generous enough to pay for. Walking towards the mall exit and to our car, the beverage was nearly gone. Some time in the car passed after I sipped the last of the liquid, and I began to receive a general feeling that routinely comes upon me after consuming a sugar-heavy dessert. I was already disconcerted at the fact that an intentional decision was made somewhere to inject a conspicuous quantity of sugar to a menu item of enough apparent simplicity and natural sweetness as a fruit smoothie (in this case called a "chiller" to differentiate it from what I later learned is an even more astronomical sugar and calorie count beverage served under the guise of a drink at Gloria Jean's). Partly out of curiosity and partly out of disgust, I decided to visit the Gloria Jean's Coffees website to see how much sugar I had just consumed. I then learned that the Banana "chiller" beverage contains 99 grams of sugar in a regular size. The feeling one receives after being violated, duped, or used then came upon me most strongly. The length to which I have already gone to write this review might appear histrionic to some, but allow me to elucidate the absurdity of the aforementioned figure. 99 grams of sugar is more than three times the amount that a human should consume in one day according to the National Health Service. Although I do not suffer from any health condition that made my body unable to absorb this blow, one must ask himself why this would have to be processed in the first place. The human body is not designed to be intaking such quantities of this substance. And this is only one item one might consume throughout the day. Why is it that such inhuman amounts of sugar must be added to these beverages? There comes a point when an item is already so overwhelmingly sweet that the taste buds are desensitized-- that adding any more sugar only contributes to a higher calorie count. Beverages with figures as high as 160 grams or more from Gloria Jean's menu well exceed this threshold. It was determined that I nevermore would patronize Gloria Jean's Coffees the moment I detected the copious amount of added sugar. The banana flavour itself was not remarkable, although the overbearing sweetness likely precluded my detection of any subtleties of taste. It was then determined that I would be as vocal as possible to all that I know to avoid Gloria Jean's Coffee for the sake of their own health. Corporations across the developed world-- and in America especially, where consumer protection standards such as those in Europe are evidently not as comprehensive-- continue to add sugar to items that truly do not need it, seemingly because a desire from consumers is perceived (other harmful substances such as food dyes are beyond the scope of this piece). The processes used to analyse consumer trends and come to the conclusion that 160 grams of sugar is appropriate in a beverage requires serious re-evaluation. There come times when those making decisions of this nature must ask themselves-- we are able to do this, but must we truly?

While staying in Beechwood, we stopped at Biggby Coffee because it was conveniently located near…read moreour hotel. The coffee was excellent and definitely the highlight of our visit. One thing that would improve the experience is having better flavor descriptions on the menu or website. We had quite a few questions before deciding what to order, and thankfully there wasn't anyone waiting behind us in the drive-thru. We ended up choosing a cold brew with caramel, vanilla, and coconut flavors, along with an iced mint mocha. Both drinks were delicious and worth the stop. We also ordered a bagel with cream cheese and some donut holes. The donut holes were tasty, but the bagel seemed to be steamed or microwaved rather than toasted. It was okay, but it would have been much better with a proper toast and a little more texture. Overall, the coffee was great, the staff was helpful and patient with our questions, and we would definitely return for another coffee if we're in the area again.

I visited Biggby Coffee while in the area. It wouldn't be my first choice, it was just the closest…read morecoffee spot to the pet hotel I was visiting. It fills the local coffee void, it's one of the only ones around (Dunkin' Donuts is nearby). Ambiance: The cafe is small and has simple decor. There are pops of aqua colored (but a little dated) furniture and space-themed wall decor. Multiple seating options are available including tables, high tops, and love seats. The layout is a little peculiar. For instance, love seats face awkwardly face the wall. A little table in front of the love seats would make more sense and provide a better setup. The cafe was very quiet when I visited (around 10 AM) with only one customer dining at the cafe with his laptop. Food/Drinks: Food and drink menu is pretty expansive. Food options include bragels, pretzel minis, and muffins. Drink menu features lattes, hot chocolate, tea lattes, energy (Red Bull mocktails), sweet foam cold brew, coffee, Red Eye, crème freeze, and ice coffee. Check out their seasonal menu for options like Campfire Latte and Blackberry Bolt Mocktail. There is definitely sweet emphasis at this cafe, they try to offer sweet foam on all drinks. You can also buy limited merchandise in store such as cold and hot coffee mugs. I ordered Cold Brew (black, no additives and no foam) and Bragel (with ham, bacon, cheese, and cream cheese on Asiago bagel). My total was a little over $10, which seemed pretty economic considering that I purchased 24 oz coffee. Cold Brew was too diluted and contained too much ice. Bragel was not as plump as at other coffee shops. It was dry, and seemed to use lower tier ingredients. For instance, bacon was a tiny sliver and ham very thin cold cut. I did not enjoy either menu item. But I was also mentally comparing them to the other coffee shops that I frequent. I appreciated that cup sizes were standing right next to the checkout so one can make an easy size decision. Service: Service was lightning fast. I received my order within minutes. I was the only customer in line. I was warmly greeted upon my arrival. When I announced that it was my first time there were really no attempts made to introduce me to the menu. Still I thought the service was very prompt and attentive. Ordering options: Ordering is available online, in the drive thru, and in person. I couldn't figure out how to place an order online, it didn't lead me to checkout or allowed me to add items on the web version. It wasn't user-friendly. I appreciated that every item had nutritional information online and ingredients/customization. As far as the drive thru, there were no clear in/out indicators. Hours: The cafe is open 6 AM - 7 PM, which are very customer-centric hours. How amazing! I didn't necessarily think that the menu cater to dinner customers well. Savings: They have rewards app. Scan a QR code while in store. Entrepreneurial resources: This cafe sells books from Biggby Co-CEO Michael McFall sold in cafe and online. There were two different books available. Parking: This cafe is located in a shopping plaza with a small parking lot. I won't be frequenting this cafe simply because I'm not a huge fan of sweet coffee drinks. It's also a little out of my way. Also, I wasn't very impressed with my order. If you're into coffee customization and quite a few drink options this cafe might be a good match.

I've been coming to Lakeshore Coffee House since I was 18 years old, and every visit brings back…read morewonderful memories. I was recently back in town and made sure to stop in for a mocha and a relaxing break, just like old times. The service is great too Their mocha is still the best, and the cozy atmosphere is as welcoming as ever. I used to love pairing my coffee with a slice of cheesecake, so I was a little disappointed to find that they no longer serve it. Even so, the excellent coffee and comfortable setting keep me coming back whenever I'm in town. Lakeshore Coffee House remains a special place for me, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great cup of coffee and a cozy place to unwind. Five stars!

The coffee was great, everyone in there was nice. The employee was working by himself and he did a…read moregreat job!

This is one of my favorite 7 brews. The drinks are always consistent whether it is coffee or an…read moreenergy. I never have an issue with the customers there, they are all kind and helpful. My dogs LOVE the pup cups. The music is definitely very loud but I love the drawings on the doors/windows. Best 7 brew!

Cool concept, friendly service, wayyyyyyyy too much ice. I could hardly get the straws in. After a…read morefew sips both a small and large were gone.

Metropolitan Coffee is such a cute hidden gem tucked away in Old Brooklyn. You can really tell they…read morecare about quality--everything is made from scratch, even the flavor syrups, and they use Rising Star beans. The menu has some standout breakfast options you don't see often around here, like loaded grits (a rare Southern find in this area). The grits were absolutely amazing--definitely my new go-to breakfast craving. The blueberry cream cheese muffin totally lived up to the hype too: moist, sweet, and perfectly balanced. We also tried the seasonal strawberry mocha. The coffee itself was smooth and well-made, though the strawberry flavor was a bit subtle. The vibe is one of the best parts--lots of seating, a mix of people working and chatting, and the kind of cozy atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. They also host yoga twice a week (Thursdays and Sundays) and fun events like game nights, which adds to the community feel. Definitely a spot worth lingering in.

Another coffee nook win. When the barista said the cookie was going to be decadent, he absolutely…read moremeant it. Rich, indulgent, and worth every bite. They also had a small selection of food items, and everything looked scrumptious. I ordered a spicy latte paired with a chocolate brownie (perfect choice), and the combination was comforting with just the right kick. The atmosphere is what truly sets this café apart. It's designed in a way that makes you want to stay for hours -- calm, relaxing, and easy to get lost in. I'm already looking forward to stopping by again next time I'm in the neighborhood.

I was excited to see that there was a coffee spot opened up in the Bedford/Maple area. I'm not a…read morecoffee drinker, but I do love tea, and they have become my latest go-to for when the mood strikes and I'm nearby. I have only ever used thr drive-thru. The people are very friendly, and one of the gentlemen that works the headset is outgoing and comical in his communication. It can be a long line as you pull up, but they get you in and out quickly. My fave was originally their Chai Latte with almond milk, but now I get the lavender cold foam matcha Latte with almond milk. I just got a 12oz today, because I'll be having tea again later. This is a cute, convenient place to frequent.

I wasn't sure what to expect from The Human Bean, but I'm glad I stopped by for coffee before…read moreheading out. This drive-thru-only spot is small, with a tiny takeout window. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the coffee itself was good. I loved the unique touch of their famous chocolate-coated coffee bean on top. I'm not sure it's a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. It's a solid option if you're in the area, but I'd likely explore other coffee shops that offer a seat in option.