PLEASE SEE UPDATE BELOW from 08/01/2024
Do not spend money here
(07/22/2024)
I was at nectar lab today to do some work. I work there most days to avoid my office and like to hang out on the weekends. Usually, I love being here; the staff is super friendly and have made the experience great. They get to know you and develop a friendship.
Not today. There was a new kavatender today, Kayly, who I haven't met yet. Usually when anyone walks in, the tenders are super friendly and polite. She was not. She didn't greet anyone the whole time I was there (a few hours.) Whatever. Maybe it was an off day, no biggie. When I was leaving, however, I overheard her talking to another gentleman at the bar. It was just him and I seated at the bar at the time. I overheard her telling this man that she thinks tattoos are "trashy" and said "I wouldn't put a bumper sticker on a Bentley." (girl, be original, at least. Don't steal a Kim K quote) She also said piercings were "trashy," and bragged about having no tattoos or piercings. She literally said, "I don't know, some people are just raised differently." The attitude and tone she had was so gross. Mind you, I have twelve tattoos, including a visible sleeve, and most of the regulars have tattoos. Even some tenders have tattoos. If it were my first time there and I heard that, there's NO WAY I'd go back. Nectar is supposed to be a safe, loving, accepting place. I don't need to be judged by condescending workers. No tip for her. I will not be going back if she is working. The attitude and atmosphere was just so off putting.
(08/02/2024)
Wow. I have no words. Zero. The new owner is running this place into the ground. He fired two LOYAL employees who have worked there since before I became a regular. These employees are the only reason I even went to Nectar. Fired for NO REASON other than clearing out the old to bring in the new, I'm assuming (which is stupid. Why would you hire new instead of have people w experience?) But the new people suck. It's a new tender every single time.. every person I have grown to love there is gone. I feel so bad that hard workers were fired with no explanation. Not only are the good workers gone, but great business tactic, because so are the customers!! I have never seen this place so dead as I have in the last two-three weeks. Every time I go, it's less and less people in the bar. I feel so bad for the OG tenders because no one is there for them to make money and I sure as heck won't be tipping any of the new tenders because they can't do their jobs.
Oh. Just kidding. I'm no longer going to Nectar Lab. Period. I'm not supporting a business that fires great, loyal employees for no reason with NO NOTICE.
In reference to my above experience (07/22/24), other than a little comment under the original review, no one reached out. Even though I was told someone would reach out to me (and my number was given to the manager!) but I heard not a peep.
Writing this review from kava culture where I will now be spending my money. Absolutely best of luck to nectar lab north because this business won't last with the way it's running.
Oh did I mention nectar lab ran out of kratom one night? Haha what? read more