Honestly, I didn't think the place would live up to what I had seen ahead of time. The croissants…read morewere fantastic! I only stopped at the counter, checked out the offerings, and picked up a few things to go. The place was nice and charming but the seating didn't look too comfortable. Listen, it's not about the chairs. This is a gem of a cafe with excellent baked goodies and desserts. Indulge and enjoy!

Decided to give this place a try after being in the area. Quick review: Food was VERY tasty!…read moreService and ambiance... definitely lacking.... I walked in and saw you could either order on a large touch screen on with a person at the front. I don't mind touch screens, so I went to start my order. The problem is that there are no pictures... so you're not 100% sure what you are ordering. I stopped the order and walked over to the case to order with the employee instead. There was one woman in front of me and she got her items quickly. I ordered 5 items. (See pic below) All of them were fantastic! I really do judge a place by how well they can do a croissant, and this place does them very well!! The employees were very polite but for some reason my order took almost 15 mins to fill... I watched them pull the items from the case, so I'm not sure why it took them so long to do the order. There was only one other person who ordered after me and she had a drink and a box of pastries too... she received her items first. As for the space, it is bland and feels like an old Carribou coffee.... There really wasn't anything that felt "Paris or French" here. Very bland and not very cozy. If you plan on going(the food was very good) order it to go...

If you are ever in the Bloomington area you need to check out this Scandinavian bakery located…read moreinside festival foods. The restaurant is super tasty and they have the bakery items available for order too. Most of the donors from Red Cross would come here after donating platelets and always raved about it too. It's a perfect place if you are craving a good brunch item. They have breads, cookies, pastries, and cakes if you need anything for a celebration.

The cafe is super cute and convenient! The staff were all super friendly and the service was quick…read more Kids get a free cookie of their choice at the bakery with every meal! BLT was tasty

I didn't realize that Backstory opened up where Fiddlehead Coffee was a few years back. The…read morelocation is not far from the MOA nearby many apartment buildings. There is some street parking as well as some paid ramps. I came in on a Saturday morning around 10AM. By then, it was busy, but I was able to still find a seat. The staff were kind and I think as pleased with the number of drink options as well as pastries - gluten free, too! I enjoyed a seasonal lemon bar latte (yum!) and a gluten free banana chocolate chip muffin. I will likely be back. The coffee is great, the parking situation is just a bit weird.

It's funny how poor customer service completely changes your attitude towards a business you used…read moreto enjoy. I used to live in the area and when the small coffee shop opened I was so exited to have that in our community and was happy to support them - even if some coffee beverages were top dollar. I was in the area today, and decided to stop in since I no longer live in the area and wanted to enjoy a good brew. Unfortunately, the experience I had left me leaving with a bitter taste in my mouth - and it wasn't from the coffee. I thought it goes without saying, but when a customer greets you, you should greet them back, not just stare. It would be even better if your staff would greet each customer first - make them feel welcome. Maybe I'm a millennial channeling boomer energy, but for years I'm noticing the customer service disappearing from a lot of businesses. I love that connection, but I'm understanding that some people see only a paycheck and skid by with minimal customer service and that is the new way. I don't plan to visit this establishment again. I wish the barista with star tattoos would have put in enough customer service energy that she did with her impeccable makeup.

The space was very nicely designed and well lit. The parking was the trickiest to figure out, but…read morethere is parking spaces on the back as well as street parking across the street. Walking in, it was very warmly designed and had plenty of space and seating options from solo or group settings. There's some outlet options around as needed as well. The menu was around the top front counter with baked goods for viewing. I wanted to try their signature drink Arise. The staff was welcoming and assisted promptly and explained to me that it was like a latte with cinnamon swirl syrup which sounded great to me. It's definitely a nice spot to stop by if you're in the area!

Beautiful space inside! It's large with tons of searing. They have an extensive menu as well, with…read morelots of options from coffee to smoothies. I went with an iced pumpkin latte, which was perfectly sweet and a great pumpkin flavor. Service was quick and my drink was ready soon after ordering.

Came to Nomadic Café for a quick "let me get my life together" study session... and ended up…read morestaying longer than planned. That's usually how you know a spot did its job. First things first--the vibe is chef's kiss if you're into cozy, low-key, intentional spaces. It's quaint without trying too hard, and it doesn't have that loud, chaotic coffee shop energy. I was actually able to focus, which says a lot. Now what really sets this place apart? It's tucked inside Zawadi Center, and that matters. This isn't just a grab-your-drink-and-go type of café. You're surrounded by culture, community, and a space that feels like it means something. Between the event space, the restaurant, and the overall energy, it feels layered... like you accidentally found a hidden gem that locals want to keep to themselves. The refresher? Solid. Did what it needed to do. No complaints there. If I had to give a little Yelp Elite honesty: seating can be a bit limited depending on timing, and if you're someone who needs complete silence, this might not be your spot when it gets busier. It's more "focused but alive" than "library quiet." Overall, this is the kind of place you come to reset, get a little inspired, and maybe romanticize your life for a couple hours. Will I be back? Absolutely.

I haven't stumbled across many African coffee shops so I was excited to visit this place. My…read morehusband got the caramel macchiato and I got their chai. The chai was delightfully complex with notes of cardamom and other spices. Not too expensive for the sizes of the drinks. They have kiosks to order outside or you can go inside the cafe to order. There's lots of seating area with music playing in the background. I do wish there were more savory options for pastries though.

I just tried Scramblin' Egg for the first time yesterday and honestly, it was so good I had to come…read moreback again today. I'm a huge fan of the veggie sandwich. I loaded mine with egg, cheese, onion, tomato, spinach, and mushrooms. Everything tastes super fresh and isn't greasy at all. For the full experience, I grabbed the hash bites, cini minis, and a black coffee. The whole spread was just under $20, which is a total win for the amount of food you get. The setup is great for a quick morning with walk-in kiosks or easy online ordering. TIP: Whatever you do, GET THE SAUCE!

Tried the breakfast sandwich with the two sauces on the side. Everything was delicious. I also got…read morean order of tots. The service was amazing, and many customers were greeted by name. Order online to save time. There are kiosks to order from in the store as well.

Stopped in for a coffee on my way out of a doctor appointment, and was really pleased with my…read moreexperience. I was greeted right away, and both of the baristas were super friendly. I ordered a cold brew with oat milk, and they filled it all the way to the top. Yummy, roasted flavor, and quick service. Plenty of seating in the area with lots of windows, if you feel like staying, but I took mine to go. They also have ice cream and really delicious looking baked goods.

Excellent coffee and food spot with beautiful views of Centennial Lakes area! Lemon Muffin most…read morewelcome after fasting overnight for annual checkup and it was really good. Counter service fast and efficient. I'll be back!

This was my first time at a Capital One Café, and I really love the experience!…read more Being a Capital One credit card holder I get half off on drinks and personalized banking here. At this location, I was given a nice little drawstring bag and bag of popcorn for being a member . I still have the bag and use it constantly during my travels, which is nice ! I love going to Capital One cafés and checking them out when I'm traveling !

I love this cafe as a resting spot while shopping…read more As a Capitol One cardholder you get half off drinks. Today they offered free cute luggage tags. My Iced mocha was delicious