Been to Lake Effect a number of times, and it's a consistently good spot. On this Saturday morning,…read morethey were super busy and the place was packed. We were a group of seven and were able to find a couple of tables to pull together. The staff have always been super nice and helpful. They make excellent tea lattes. I usually go with a London Fog, and they do a very nice job with it, even adding some latte art. If I could make one suggestion, it would be offering a 16 oz option. They currently have 12 oz mugs, and sometimes I'm just looking for a little more. A tiny issue. Thanks!

What a cute coffee shop! So many windows, greenery, and cozy decorations! This is definitely a spot…read moreI could hang out at for awhile. I just popped in for a to go coffee today but will definitely be back! Staff was super friendly and conversational! Amazing service- even though they were busy, my coffee was delicious and ready quickly! I had the butter pecan latte- so good!

Incredible service, barista was so kind and thoughtful. The coffee was delicious, high quality and…read moreamazing flavor. I love the atmosphere- relaxing ambiance very cool decorated

Stopped in late morning for some food and beverages. As usual, the experience was exceptional…read more My wife and I shared the BLTA (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado), and it was delicious. The bread was nicely toasted, the ingredients were fresh, there was plenty of perfectly cooked bacon, and the avocado was creamy and ripe. The portion felt more like two sandwiches than one. For drinks, I had the Orange Blossom Hot Tea, which was very good. She ordered the Mocha Latte, and it was outstanding. The barista clearly took the time to get it just right. And who doesn't appreciate well-crafted latte art? It was a beautiful day, so we sat out on the front patio. About half of the patio is covered, providing protection from either the rain or the hot sun. These are just a few of the reasons I keep coming back.

Heads up that the kitchen closes 1 hour before the restaurant closes. I met a friend at 1pm for…read morelunch on a Saturday and after the cashier watched us deliberate over what to order, she told us the kitchen was closed. We could only order a drink and a pastry - which was lovely but if you want lunch don't show up at lunchtime. Get there early.

Such a great spot! The drinks are always good, the sourdough and focaccia are amazing. I always…read moremake a stop at their farmers market tent, but if you buy the bread in-store, you can get a punch card. The staff are always very nice and the interior is bright and open.

Early Sunday morning, we three friends stopped in for a coffee and treat. It was not busy when we…read morecame in, with a few tables being used. That changed as we finished our treats. The mocha coffee is really done well! I enjoy a chocolatey flavor and I chose dark chocolate and no whipped cream, and added a blueberry muffin, and I thoroughly enjoyed it all. The seating area is eclectic and comfortable with mismatched tables and chairs. We loved the half-round for our conversation. The pricing is appropriate. A nice touch is the family restroom. Lots of room for ADA use as well as family use. The Steaming Cup is fun and tasty. I have nothing bad to say at all.

Best oatmeal around! Love their breakfast and coffee…read more.. Relax- there is plenty of seating.... Don't forget they have another seating area in the back- down the hall. The quiche is outstanding as well. Even if there is a line- service is quick and friendly.

I had some time to kill while waiting to pick up someone, I was in town visiting from CA and…read morethought, I really need caffeine. Yelped a few places that were close to where I was and this one popped up. Super cute little place, I could have purchased way too much. They have lots of fresh coffee, beans and espresso beans and honey and all sorts of goodies, so I check out the menu and immediately focus in on the Montecristo. I haven't had one in quite a while so I thought you know what, why not, I'll take the Montecristo and I'll also try a piece of coffee cake sitting in the display case amongst lots of goodies and a large dirty chai tea. Dirty Chai came with 4 shots of espresso, which is exactly what I needed. It came relatively fast along with a warm coffee cake. Chai tea wasn't your classic chai with cardamom and all the other spices and herbs in it but it was pretty good. It was strong and hot, it was cold out and it hit the spot. Coffee cake was absolutely amazing, super moist and buttery cinnamon crumb was nice and thick, this was on point and I loved it. Sandwich took a bit of time, actually thought they forgot about it. But it finally made its way to my table. OK . . . so I have never seen a Monte Cristo sandwich prepared like this one, I'm use to it having Mayo, Dijon Mustard, red current or raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar. As you can see from the photo, it wasn't "dolled up" nor pretty and it was served with a side of maple syrup. I have to admit, I was taken aback, but put a lil maple syrup on top and sliced into it, huh ok well that's not bad, a lil different, but very tasty. Instead of Mayo/Mustard I think it was Cream Cheese? Bread was a lightly dipped French Toast this is where the Maple Syrup came into play. I had a few bites, but took it to go. Came back at it the next day after heating it up in the microwave, again just a drizzle of maple syrup and finally decided, wow this is actually pretty darn good. My ONLY suggestion, the inside needed to be hotter so the cheese would be melted and gooey however, I understand that probably would be harder to achieve with the cream cheese. Overall pleasantly surprised, nice job.

Love that they serve Collectivo coffee! And the Cinnamon muffin was delightful. There were a ton…read moreof people there, so a bit of a wait. But I'm guessing the Halloween Parade was the reason!! Can't say that this is place I'd go to sip and study- but I will stop and grab coffee to go!

First time here. Stopped in with a friend on a Wednesday morning. It's part of a strip mall…read more Lots of room, with different seating configurations. The big windows on the front give lots of natural light. There wasn't anyone else in the place when we arrived. Got a friendly greeting by the Barista. Ordered my usual London Fog, (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam. The Barista questioned by request for the Lavender. Insisted that London Fogs are made with Blackberry Syrup and not Lavender. Never heard that one before, so I gave it a try. No scones, so I got the Chocolate Chip Muffin. The London Fog came in a nice mug. Not nearly enough foam for my liking. The Blackberry flavor was interesting, but a bit too much, and overwhelmed the tea. The muffin was nice and moist. We were there for about 3 hours, and only 2 other people came during that time. It was easy to have a conversation. But seemed a bit odd (too quiet?).

Stopped in on a Saturday with my aunt for some coffee and a little breakfast. Was very happy to see…read morethey offer both sweet and savory options as most coffee places only offer sweets/baked goods. My aunt opted for the latte of the month which was lavender for April. I was less adventurous and got a red eye with the blueberry casserole that was on special. The blueberry casserole was a delicious muffin base with fresh blueberries and creamy mascarpone filling. Talked a bit with the new owners, they were very friendly. They also own a bakery and feature many of the sweets from their other business. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

Lovely! ... and tasty and delish…read more Coffee is great. No burnt taste. Roasted on site. Hot or cold- lots of flavors to add...nice to go cups that don't feel like they're going to fall apart after sitting for a few minutes... Food was outstanding- we all loved what we had. I had the med breakfast sandwich- added roasted peppers and a slice of bacon. SO good. My gf added olives to hers- she said it made her sandwich. Also tried the European bkfst sandwich- and they loved that as well. The baguette was crunchy and enjoyable. Eggs were nicely cooked and a nice amount that you didn't feel like they skimped on the portion. So friendly- we had a large group and they put tables together for us and came to the table to take the order so we didn't have to stand in line to order. Cute shop to pick up some mugs, coffee or gifts. So sad it just took us so long to visit here.

Been here several times before. I've been paying a lot more attention to the tea lattes I'm being…read moreserved, and I mention that because what I experienced today may actually be consistent with previous visits. The place is still as cute as ever, and the staff are very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, their lattes come across more like warmed milk with foam on top. The temperature and flavor were good, but the texture below the foam was flat. Maybe I need to request extra frothy next time. I also had a chance to try one of their specialty pastries, the Fig Kurabiye. That was amazingly good. They warmed it up a bit, and it was moist and delicious. Like the best Fig Newton you'll ever have. Next time, I would definitely ask for an upgrade if ordering a latte.

I have become a regular. Their breakfast sandwiches are good. While I appreciate their creative…read morecoffee specials, my go-to is an iced mocha latte. I try to stop by every Friday to buy a fresh loaf of sourdough bread.

Slow service this saturday morning with staff visible and then disappearing for awhile. Seems very…read moredisjointed. No prep, Easy drinks took 10 minutes. Food which took even longer and they werent that busy. Service is faster at sit down diners. Won't be back for awhile