First time here. Came with a friend to get a beverage and pastry. It was mid-morning on a Monday, and the place was just starting to get busy.
Food:
They have an extensive offering of coffees, lattes, teas, and other specialty drinks. You can also get breakfast or lunch sandwiches, soups, and salads.
They didn't have a London Fog Tea Latte on the menu, but they were happy to make me one, in a mug, with whole milk, lavender, and vanilla. They took enough time to properly steep the Earl Grey tea bag and added a good amount of frothed milk. It was flavorful and at just the right temperature, 140°F. Good job!
They make all their own bakery items, and everything in the case at the counter looked freshly baked. I ended up getting an amazing-looking blueberry scone. It had a great texture, with a nice glaze on top. It would have been even better if it had been warmed up. They didn't offer, and I never asked. (Next time.) It was a perfect companion to the London Fog.
Service:
The place was starting to get busy, but we never felt like we were being rushed through the ordering process. Both people behind the counter were genuinely friendly and helpful.
After placing your order, you get an electronic buzzer that lets you know when your order is ready. The food was done before the drinks, so we ended up going down a couple of times. A single buzz when the entire order was ready would have been fine.
Atmosphere:
The place has either a window from the sidewalk where you can order, or you can walk inside to order. There are a few tables in the same area where you order, or you can choose from additional seating in a room down the hall, upstairs, or take it outside. Lots of options.
We decided on upstairs, which was a bit quieter. They have games that you can play at your table, which we saw people taking advantage of. The place was clean, well organized, and had a nice, relaxed feel to it.
Would enjoy coming back again. read more