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    Asti Cafe

    3.5 (121 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    ASTI CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Divey
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    James R.

    I love a good dive bar during the day and this place didn't disappoint. The woman bartender eyed me suspiciously as I was not a regular. That and my partner ordered a.....sigh......Red Bull and vodka. Despite my partner's poor taste in drinks and men, the bartender ultimately accepted our presence. I'd def come back.

    Me crying in my martini about how Cory was so racist.

    Being a songwriter who's been to over 69 countries and written for Whitney Houston to Ray Charles I've been in many bars in my 65 years on this planet. I've NEVER been so insulted from a bartender named Cory and Lucy who came up to me out of nowhere and said there is a group text going around saying that I talk to young girls. Another bartender who know him thinks he is just jealous and racist. Beware African American folks of Cory at The Asti !!!!!!

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    The bartender was friendly and had a sense of humor! Great place to hang out. Really good knowledge of cocktails!

    I love this game, it's a very zen-like experience.
    Alex V.

    This place is a real game-changer! A great spot to shoot a game of pool and if you love it as much as I do, than you're going to love this place too! The atmosphere is very chill, there's never any dumbasses here acting like immature buffoons, like you would get at most pool halls. If you want competition or just to relax and have a great time, then you I'll find plenty of it here. The owner and managers here are always cool. A very friendly and relaxed environment. I go out of my way to come here, they have some of the cleanest and nicest pool tables I have ever seen. I'm glad I stumbled upon this gem, this place is the REAL deal! It's definitely going into my rotation of places to play pool. So if you love the game of pool as much as I do, then come here. Thank you for the hospitality.

    Flaming dr peppers!

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    1 year ago

    Great service, good drinks, ask for a bartender shooter, we had a great game of pool . I'll be back!

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    Bartender protected us from a weird dude and everyone started was friendly and helpful

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    Downhill slowly. Bad unattended service for a while. More interested in finishing their smokes then serving patrons.

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    With 3 pool tables, $4 well drinks, and dim lights close to downtown, what more could you ask for?

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