Well, I've now been to Onto four times since they opened in Belmar. They're close to my house and…read morehave unique offerings so I've been hopeful I'd love it. Unfortunately, one thing has been consistent all four times I've visited: the baristas are really not friendly. Every time I've gone, it feels like I'm a bother as a customer. Like, I've been excited when they get new menu items and when I ask questions, they seem like it's a huge inconvenience to answer. They don't make any conversation and legitimately, everyone I say thank you to (after placing my order, when grabbing my matcha today), they don't say "You're welcome" or engage with me any further. Today when I went to take my matcha to go, I said "Thank you!" super cheerfully, and the barista just walked away without saying anything. It's really a bummer to feel like my mere existence bothers them when I'm paying $10 (inducing tip) for a matcha. Speaking of cost. I do not have any problem spending $10 on a delicious specialty drink. I have my favorite matcha spots around town and GLADLY pay $10 for a well-crafted drink, even when my friends or coworkers give me a hard time about spending that much. Here at Onto, the drinks are good. But I do think they're a bit overpriced. For example, two of my favorite drink spots that I regularly go to make their drinks with fresh, house made purées. You can really taste the difference. At Onto, many of the flavored drinks I've gotten, I watch them make it and they are just made with Monin syrups. To me, I'd rather pay $10 for a drink that has fresh puree versus one I can get the flavoring at any big box store. Food: The first time I visited with my husband, we were really excited about the sandos. He ordered the chicken katsu and I ordered the eggs salad. My egg salad was shockingly bland, but nothing was really wrong with it. Fine to eat, would just prefer more seasoning. But my husband's sandwich was just all tendon. To the point where you couldn't finish the sandwich because it was just chewy tendon throughout. That was the only time we've ordered food, so I can't speak to other items. But I likely won't be getting a sando again. All in all, Onto has a great menu with lots of variety and fun flavors. I've enjoyed their hojicha and their black sesame matcha. Unfortunately, it's just not going to be my go-to due to me feeling like I'm bothering them every time I go. But if you're looking for a good drink and don't give much weight to customer service, Onto is certainly worth a try.

Now that I have tried other sandos, we are changing it from a 5 to a 4 star restaurant. The ube…read morelatte and the katsu sando are still solid selections. The katsu seems like it's made as you order so the crunch is fresh and real and full of flavor with each bite. The ube latter is still one of my faves. The other sandos were just okay. Something felt missing from them - maybe a little toast of the bread like with the katsu sando. But they weren't as memorable as the katsu. In summary, Onto is still a cute coffee shop. You are more likely to get a seat if you come earlier in the day before anyone wakes up. And the best sando to choose is the katsu one. Drinks are honestly up to you. I can't drink coffee so the tune latte is my choice of a drink.

The drinks here are always delicious, and staff is super friendly. Today I accidentally spilled my…read moredrink after taking two sips. They helped clean it up and was kind about the fact that I spilled it, and made me another drink. They also have books and games and nice music playing. Indoor and outdoor seating is also nice to have a place to hang out. Definitely recommend this place. I ordered a warm Tumeric Latte (house blend) with oat milk and a gluten free pumpkin bread. Yum!

I came here mostly because of their hours - They open early and close late, and I needed a space to…read morechill for a bit in between social engagements. I'm so glad I checked them out! I really liked hanging out here and the coffee was pretty good. I had a cappuccino, my go-to drink order to test out a coffee spot. I heard a lot of delicious specialty drinks called out from the bar while I was there that I will try next time! The coffee "for here" came out in a ceramic mug, which I appreciate. Staff was friendly. The vibes are good here, it was cozy and comfortable, with book shelves, games, and a cool design. I went on a Saturday early evening and the place was packed with folks - most were working/studying/reading, but I saw a few tables playing games and socializing. You get 2 hours of free WiFi access while you enjoy your beverage. I would definitely come back here to spend time if I'm in the area. Totally going to prioritize checking out the other area Bardo coffee spots too!

Cute coffee shop with bomb ass burritos! Staff is super friendly!…read more We sat on the patio on a lovely Sunday morning and enjoyed the weather! I had the honey lavender cold brew which was fragrant and refreshing. The bacon burrito was amazing. Flavorful and hearty and just was all around perfection.

Sati Cold Brew is such a gem in Edgewater. The vibes are exactly what you want from a neighborhood…read morespot. The inside seating is bright, clean, and welcoming, while there is also outdoor seating. One of my favorite parts about Sati is the location, it's across the street from Sloan's Lake. My friend and I grabbed a coffee then walked around the lake! Coffee was great and it was wonderful to catch up.

Cute little coffeeshop attached to a bike shop. Not the best environment for working given only one…read morebig community table and tables lining the side are quite small - front counter could work nicely, though. They do have a lovely outdoor seating area. My husband and I were able to hang out at the big table with our stroller, but not sure how it would have worked if that wasn't open as we would have blocked the path to the bathroom. They also did not have a bathroom changing table; a shame and main reason for my demerit. Staff was friendly, spot was clean, and I enjoyed the overall quirky personality of the shop and the fact they seem very community oriented. My husband had the spicy chai which was very tasty and a sausage burrito. I went with the cold brew which was tasty and quite potent - not for the caffeine sensitive! Overall a nice spot with an attitude to get behind.

Cool bike shop vibe to this coffee shop. I've never been in a coffee shop quite like this one with…read morethe open community feel to it. Amazing underground style art on the walls from talented artists. The VL hit the spot on the way to acting class for the day. Service was efficient and friendly. The homemade pop tarts looked good but did get a chance to eat them... this time.

For all the time I've spent in this general area, I don't know how or why I have never been to…read moreBardo before now. It is such a gem! My sister used to go regularly when she was in school and let me know that the hours were super awesome for that routine - open at 6am, closed at midnight. Perfect for an early morning study session or late night cram. Or if you're just in the mood for all-hours coffee! Parking is admittedly a bit cramped in the front and pretty awkward to get out of if it's busy, but there is a lot behind the building with more space. There are a surprising number of tables and comfy chairs inside, and the vibe is kinda retro which my sister and I both really love. Their menu is pretty big and they also had a ton of holiday drinks to choose from. My sister has raved about the coffee they use (kaladi), so I got a drip coffee and since I wanted a little festive treat, I also got "the grinch" lol, which was a matcha latte with oat milk and pistachio. Take a wild guess which cup was mine in the photo. My sister got a hazelnut latte, which also came out really pretty. The coffees were ready very quickly, and we were able to find a little table near the back of the shop. Our three drinks (all 12oz) came out to about $16 which I think is pretty on par with specialty coffee drinks, so I felt it was worth the price. The one girl we interacted with at the counter was super friendly, too! It seems to be a very popular spot, which doesn't surprise me even a little bit, and I cannot wait to come back again to try other drinks!

OBSESSED is an understatement!…read more The 60's flare and vintage signage! (Think groovy designs!) The cozy interior and vibes from yester year! (bright colors, plush pillows and white brick!) The friendly, welcoming staff who were eager to assist! (The 2 baristas were so helpful and nice!) The OG menu offering a wide variety of staples and seasonal offerings - all of which are carefully crafted and delicious!! (We opted to try the Cordial Cherry latte, Peach Lychee Italian Soda and The Blackmoor - all smooth, refreshing and caffeinated!) YUM! The variety of food items - made both in house and locally! Very cool to support local, especially when it's so delicious! Mom and I made our way to yet another coffee shop and liked this one a lot - so much that we'll be back tomorrow, and the next day! ;)

Not only good coffee and pleasant indoor and outdoor seating, but the staff, the baristas are all…read moreso friendly and accommodating. There are plenty of smiles and laughter at this place, as well as illuminating conversation. Great place to just chat or to study or read or write.

I tried the ginger molasses latte with almond milk today and it's truly the best cup of coffee I've…read morehad in awhile! The space is so beautiful. Great music choice, too. Great place to spend my Saturday afternoon.

This coffee shop has balanced up and down Colfax for the last few years, but I recently stopped…read moreinto this new location. They have the same great coffee in a cute little spot with plenty of space on the inside. There's also some other shops attached if you wanted to browse around. The shop backs up to a park too if you wanted to take a little bit of a walk. It's right around the corner so I know I'll definitely be back.

Very pleasant people and environment with nice selection of drinks, food, and local art - with a…read morebonus of other local retailers and occasional special events - special summer party coming up on July 18th - 11am-3:00 with live music - reggae, rock, and more... good summer energy

I love Moonflower Coffee and the concept of the food trucks using an old gas station property. They…read moreare all so creative and offer comfort and many menu choices to customers. It is a wonderful and fun experience! Great service and unique atmosphere.

Say it ain't so? A brand new coffee shop and food truck park in my neighborhood? We've been dying…read morefor a place like this for the four years we've lived here! Full Tank Food Park came out of left field. I've driven by/walked by a thousand times these last four years and often contemplated, "should I buy this place myself?" It was a long ignored, abandoned gas station. And now the owners have cleaned the space, decorated the inside, and boom, there's a permanent coffee shop, a quaint living room/communal workspace and food trucks on site. Their grand opening was this past weekend. Moonflower Coffee are slinging the beans and the coffee was very good. We ordered two black Americanos and sat for awhile. We look forward to trying their special seasonal creations! The food truck situation is still in the works. The goal is to have more vendors on site, host events, and sell cocktails. It's still in the process and they're looking at being in full swing next month (November 2023). I am so happy this didn't get turned into condos. Thanks for keeping Colfax cool and reimagining an old building. Excited to see what's to come!