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    Backyard Brew

    4.4 (489 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Eddy G.

    Backyard Brew is a really fun and unique little spot. You kind of feel like you're finding a secret coffee shop. You have to go through an alleyway to get to it. Once you're there, you'll find a cute coffee shop that has some nice flavored lattes and some solid choices for food. Definitely recommend it if you're in the area.

    the sign I needed since I sometimes get lost lol
    Tiffany R.

    Such a cute spot! This is an outdoor place, and they do have a couple menus when you go in. Service was fast and I ordered a nutella mocha with oat milk, my friend ordered a pistachio baklava latte. We also ordered the avocado toast, and it was decent. The presentation was nice though. Only downfall is they provide you with 2 different receipt numbers, one for your beverage and the other for food, so it does get a little confusing.

    Double espresso & oat milk macchiato
    Felix W.

    I got a double espresso and an oat milk macchiato and both were good. I was glad they served them in glasses. The espresso is strong, acidic (a little more than I would prefer, but good if you like that), and smooth. Well dialed in. Macchiato was well made. Would try almond milk next time to see if it better compliments the espresso they use. Would definitely come back to try their Turkish coffee, cortado, and pour over.

    Jeanette S.

    I stopped by for a cup of coffee as I was in the area. I remember trying to come here before in the past, but probably couldn't find it due to its somewhat "hidden" location. Anyway I saw a sign for it today and turned in next to Terun. I ordered a cappuccino (my go-to order everywhere) and it was delicious! Shortly after ordering, a crowd of people showed up. They have some seating in the patio area as well.

    The entrance is wedged between two buildings.
    Christopher B.

    Pour over coffee: Ethiopian beans: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 Pastry: Almond Fluff: 3.5 Environmentally Friendly: 3.5 This is a great spot that I come to whenever I am in the area and needing a good cup of coffee. The service is always amicable and efficient, and the coffee (I regularly do a pour over or the golden latte) hits the mark. The atmosphere is a great mix of eclectic & natural, and they always have some good tunes playing. There are plenty of spots to sit and chill, or work if that is your vibe. The pastries I've had are ok.. not great, and I normally go down the street for a bagel if I'm really wanting something to eat. I added the environmental score because I am noticing more and more places that do not offer any reusable mugs (when I forget to bring my own). I normally order an espresso but there are places where I won't because they put it in a cardboard, often waxed) cup.

    Lots of seating
    Jacqueline Z.

    Such a cozy outdoor cafe! I've come here twice on Sundays around 6 or 7 PM and never have an issue finding a table. There are quite a number of people working or studying, and they do have free wifi (not sure if they have outlets though). The front entrance is located right next to Terun and is this cool alleyway with murals. You can also enter from the back, which connects to the street next to the parking garage but it's not as cool. The service here is good. The people working here are friendly and inviting. I've gotten the Nutella Mocha, which is a bit heavier but is to be expected with the Nutella. Creamy and rich but still can taste the coffee. I've also gotten the Banana Bread Latte, which was strong in cinnamon taste. Didn't really remind me of banana bread but it was still good if you like cinnamon. I also got a Parmesan and Leek Pastry and my partner got a Pain Au Chocolat. The pastries felt a bit dry and stale and not the freshest. Maybe it's because I came so late in the evening. All in all, I will be coming back here since it's such a nice spot to get some work done or read. I will probably stick to the drinks moreso than food though.

    Bananan Latte
    Jin S.

    Warning: They use cardboard straws. Everything else 5 star. The service was fast. We ordered the Banana Bread Latte & the Oh Canada Iced. The drinks were very pleasant at perfect temp and taste. The wait time for the order was about 10 minutes which is surprisingly fast for the quality of the drink along with how crowded it is. There are only 3 guys doing the job of about 5. The atmosphere is quiet with the sounds of a fountain and smooth jazz.

    After work mocktail's!
    Gaby K.

    Backyard Brew is in a word amazing! I love that they have many options and you can even customize your drink. Their list of flavors, most if not all organic and natural extracts, make for some of the best iced lattes I've ever had. Besides their tasty offerings of food, coffee and new addition to the menu delicious mocktails, Backyard Brew is family owned and operated by some of the most wonderful personalities and kind dispositions I've encountered. Not only are they welcoming and inclusive of all, they literally go out of their way to acknowledge, inquire, and connect with each and every customer. I highly recommened you come see all this place has to offer!

    Top drink (oh Canada!) bottom drink (orange crush. Do not be afraid to try something different!! )
    Rebecca R.

    Very welcoming and great drinks!!! We wanted a coffee and wanted something new. We didn't know what to expect but immediately felt welcomed and in love with the spot. If you want a cute even quick spot try this!! Worth every penny spent

    Cool entrance
    Tina L.

    I've had this place bookmarked to check out and finally was down the street to check it out. Walked through the hallway and found the menu right before you enter. It was late in the afternoon so opted for a Chai to not be overly caffeinated LOL. Ordering was a breeze and had to use the restroom that was off to the side while I waited. I could smell coffee beans roasting and when I walked out I saw a man roasting coffee beans. Got to talking with one of the barista about the business what's popular and where to park (right behind the building). The chai was fine. Nothing out of this world. Cool space. Plenty of tables and chairs to sit. Space can feel crowded when busy. Menu visible to pick what to order ahead of time. Will need to come back and try their latte to have a better idea of the coffee here.

    Derek S.

    Came by for coffee the other day and it was a decent experience. Backyard Brew is tucked away and is accessed via an alley off of California Ave. The coffee shop itself has plenty of tables to hang out along with pastries for sale. Ordered a nutella mocha and it came out tasty. Temperature of the latte was perfect and the espresso was smooth. The foam on top was great too! $6 for a nutella mocha. They take credit cards too!

    Pistachio baklava latte and avocado toast
    Diana D.

    Loved the latte. I like that there's lots of ways to specialize your drink from the spices, to different type of sweeteners and extracts. There are so many drinks I wanted to try so I'll for sure need to come back. The avocado toast was ok. I did like the zataar on it. I like the backyard vibe. There's a closed off area where you can see staff roast the coffee beans. Service is good. They bring the food out to you. However you do wait for your drink to be called, which I don't mind.

    Austin Z.

    Backyard Brews is a hidden gem in the alleys right off of California Ave. The road has been secured for al dente dining, so the road to get here IS somewhat closed to the public -- however, DO NOT FEAR! This coffee shop is bustling and is quite outdoors like no other. The serene sound of the fountains and the hustle and bustle of local businesses bring buzz and light to this hidden gem. I love how it despite being outdoors, they still worked hard to make the best banana bread latte and croissant. Despite it being a little small, it didn't really matter much because the coffee beans that they used were quite "arabica".... with really strong coffee smell. It gives a sense of community, and the coffee shop wasn't too crowded at all. Kids were coming in and out with their families and it just makes sense to me that they did open an outdoor coffee shop like Backyard Brew did. Locally owned businesses for the win!

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