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    MochaBlend Cafe

    3.9 (51 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Chicken Pesto Panini
    Sandra G.

    It would have been one star if the Chicken Pesto Sandwich wasn't so good! Walking in I immediately noticed the Christian music on the speakers and the strange look I got from the employee. I asked how she was doing and she didn't reply (I think she genuinely just couldn't hear well bc I had to increase the volume of my voice when interacting). She looked annoyed that she had a customer but maybe something else was going on. I was overwhelmed by the menu and how much there was available (I can't imagine how quick they are when they get busy). I asked if she had cold brew (which is coffee brewed specific for cold brewed coffee), and she pointed out that it's the same as the iced coffee (which is cooled down hot brewed coffee/huge taste difference). I took one sip and couldn't finish it. I've been in coffee for over 10 years and this is not a cafe I would personally go to for their drinks, BUT their panini was amazing. When I was cashing out, I was using Apple Pay and when I was waiting to see where to scan, she told me it was on the screen (referring to the screen closest to her and facing her) and seemed to be annoyed I didn't know what she meant. The location isn't ideal either because you'll be waiting over 10 minutes to turn left on hoosick (but I assume that's anywhere turning left without a light on hoosick). Overall, it didn't seem like a LGBT+ friendly place and they do not have expertise in coffee. She sort of smiled when she handed me my food before I left and told me to have a good day but I did not feel welcome until I was leaving. Not going again and very disappointed. Maybe they should change the vibe they give off that they know coffee vs. bring a genuine cafe that is not meant to stop by if in a hurry.

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    Ian W.

    I recently stopped at the MochaBlend Cafe, which is owned by two local guys, who've done a great job bringing a very nice coffeehouse to Brunswick and filling the void in the area. I used to work at a busy restaurant on Hoosick Road and at the time, I wish there was a place nearby I could go for great coffee. The location of MochaBlend is tucked way in the back of the Brunswick Plaza, close to the McChesney Avenue access point. The place has two entrances (front door and back door) with ample parking. As I was entering the cafe, a pizza delivery guy followed me in and dropped off some pizzas for the young staff (baristas) on duty, who seem pretty thrilled. My former boss up the road never let any workers order pizza delivery, but I did leave during my breaks. Pizza is good and got me through school. Speaking of pizza delivery, I do recall that one of the owners used be a pizza delivery guy too, way back in the day, but his job was way tougher (made the news). I will not elaborate any further off topic. Anyway, the cafe atmosphere inside is relaxed with community artwork on the walls, large flatscreen TV, very comfortable seating, free Road Runner WiFi access, and a private meeting/community room (for rent). At times, there's also live entertainment inside the cafe. There's also patio seating outside. They have a good menu which offers hot & cold coffee drinks, espresso drinks, lattes, tea drinks, cold bottled drinks, as well as smoothies, frappes, pastries, desserts, and paninis. Egg & cheese breakfast sandwiches (with choice of ham, bacon, or sausage) on a locally-baked croissant or on a fresh-baked panini are also served. I ordered a large Iced Caffe Americano and a Roma Turkey Panini (with chips & pickle), so I could eat it outside. My iced drink was ready quickly and the panini took 10 minutes to be ready. The staff was really enjoying their pizza in the back while my panini was under the hot press, not all the way down, so the sandwich would not be squashed. The Iced Caffe Americano was refreshing and great, but I had to drink it very quickly since it was very hot outside and the drink had more coffee than ice. The Roma Turkey Panini was a HOME RUN, one of the best paninis I've had in a long time. The roasted turkey breast, bacon, provolone, roasted red pepper pesto sauce, & olive oil were very tasty ingredients, but it was the delicious bread used which made this panini exceptional and scrumptious! The warm panini bread was firm on the outside and soft inside. I highly recommend the panini which is way better than having pizza, hehe! I can't wait to try out the other paninis on the menu!

    Cap
    Daniel B.

    This place certainly gets an A for effort. There were hits. There were misses. Expectations were high, and that is always a dangerous place to start off. First, the location stinks (for me, that is). Unless we join the temple out on Hoosick, it's unlikely I'll return in the near future. Plus strip malls just generally give me the willies. Second, their cappuccino. Big points for only coming in one size. Big points for the heated cup. I am an idiot for not reading the menu, because it clearly states it comes dusted with cocoa, so I can't blame the cafe for my lapse. The flavor was good, a nice balance between milk and espresso. The espresso flavor wasn't as deep and rich as it is at Peet's and the foam was full of big bubbles. Solid effort and among the best cappuccinos I have had locally. Third, their espresso. Sadly disappointing, given the cap. It had a crema, but it was thin and dissipated rapidly. The drink was also on the thin and bitter side as well. Oh, and to top it off, there were grounds in the bottom of the cup. Sloppy work. Fourth, the food. Sandwiches. Very good sandwiches. Good bread. Crunchy exterior, with an interior perfect for sopping up all the good oily bits from all kinds of pestos. My wife loved hers, although I thought the prosciutto was thick and nasty. But my grilled veggie sandwich was perfect. Also, the best deal of the day was an egg and cheese croissant for $3.75. The kiddo LOVED it. Ah, to be young and have good arteries. So, everyone loved their sandwiches. The cap was good. I'll write off the espresso as a fluke. The iced tea was over-extracted. The place looked very nice for being in a strip mall. But the people really put it over. The main guy in charge was very helpful, and wanted to make sure we had a good experience. I even saw him pick up a straw wrapper from the floor. There was obviously a lot of pride in this place. Baked goods looked delicious. It is a good sign they don't try to carry a wide variety, so that what they have stays fresh. But we were so full, there was no room for any red velvet cake. Plus, the doctor wouldn't have liked that one little bit.

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    Daniel Z.

    Staff there are super nice, but the food is slightly overpriced and they don't have free coffee refills, which is also disappointing.

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    A year later and they are still doing a fantastic job! You Go MochaBlend!

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    Mallo's - Cauliflower Rueben, side of pickle and house-made chips

    Mallo's

    4.8(17 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I've been wanting to try the vegan sandwich options at Mallos for a long time. We tried both - the…read moreeggplant and the cauliflower Reuben. Both were good. The Reuben was a little too unidimensional for my taste, because the cauliflower is fermented I think there isn't enough contrast with the sauerkraut which is really the only other ingredient. the flavor was great but the texture wasn't my favorite. The eggplant itself was amazing! I loved it. But again I think the composition of the sandwich was a little off for my taste, there was a pile of arugula that overpowered the eggplant which was star but a very small portion of the sandwich. The homemade chips were the best I've ever had and YOU SHOULD TRY!!!! Phenomenally crisp and cooked to perfection. Overall, I don't think I'd come back often because there arent a ton of vegan options and I was enthralled by them but if I was in a group with meat eaters and they wanted sandwiches I would happily tag along and get one of these options again.

    I was on my way to the Korean restaurant nearby, but I stopped when I saw a cute cartoon dog eating…read morea strawberry on the window of this spot. I hopped on Yelp, saw the great reviews, took 1 minute to browse the menu, and I turned around and walked right in to Mallo's. The space is pink with black and white checkered floor. I was greeted as I walked in and they were patient while I read the menu (again). Everything sounded great but I went with the veggie sandwich but made into a wrap. They brought my food out to me on a little tray with a paper branded with the same cute dog. I loved the wrap! I'm glad I went the wrap route - it was perfect. Mozzarella, arugula, fried eggplant, olives - yummm. It was so delicious and flavorful and a big portion! I took leftovers back to my hotel and had them the next day. I'm so glad I stopped in to this spot and would definitely come back for more of their tasty food.

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