Look, i'm not real big on leaving reviews for coffee shops. A lot of them are just parts of chains,…read moreand they very inequality from location to location. Well, in the case of this particular coffee shop on Robert Street in Slidell, they were so good it's worthy of mentioning. It's Sirincci Coffee Company, a small chain of boutique coffee shops. My gf and I stopped in randomly while doing an errand on the Northshore (we live in New Orleans about 35 miles away) with no experience or expectations. Even if I had had expectations, they would've blown them away anyway. First, I guess I'll talk about the drinks. Sirincci offers a seasonal specials menu, and it's criminally good. Terrible and guilt inducing in all the best ways. We both ordered from the Fall menu. She had the Cool Front Latte-caramel and cinnamon latte topped with brown butter toffee cheesecake cold foam (yes, you read that right). I had the Pecan Pie Chai-praline chai with rich brown butter toffee. My gf is gluten intolerant, and the barista verified the cheesecake topping was gluten free...whew. Both drinks were prepared quickly but tasted like they had spent hours on them. I rarely use the term "mouthwatering" for beverages, but these qualified. I included a pic of their current fall menu to drool over. Beyond the perfect drinks, the service matched the quality. Our barista taking our order was so patient as we peppered her with questions about their menu, and made great recommendations. The atmosphere in the cafe is super homey and even family friendly. There were a variety of board games and kid friendly seating. I watched a happy little girl getting mercilessly schooled in UNO (reverse, reverse, reverse, take four!), and a father and son playing Battleship. I'm not big on kid-friendly places, but the atmosphere managed to stay quiet and comfortable. We sipped (gulped) our drinks while sitting in a comfy loveseat taking in the place. There are some truly unique Knick Knacks displayed and for sale, including hilarious stickers available at the counter (one pictured). But I've saved the best for last! For those of you not familiar with Sirincci, they have an "Angel program" where you can pre purchase drinks to gift future customers! There is a display on the wall with tags clipped to it with the names of various drinks people have gifted, available to take and redeem by ANYBODY! I purchased a few to gift, grateful for the tangible opportunity to show gratitude for my security. That might be the coolest thing I've ever seen at a commercial business. So yes, if you find yourself in Slidell, treat yourself to the most sinful drink you can get without alcohol and a mini-getaway feel.

I stood at the counter, while two girls continued to help every new car at the drive thru - without…read moreeven acknowledging me... And I stood there... And I stood there... And I stood there. Finally, I just said well I guess they don't want my business and I went and found a different coffee shop.

Ten, ten, ten across the board!!!!!!!…read more So I was passing through Slidell and asked a friend if he knew a good coffee spot that wasn't [insert coffee shop, you know the one]. And in that moment I was reminded why I rarely ask for recommendations because my taste runs a little too refined for most. Nevertheless I turned to Maps and typed in "coffee," and the first option was an immediate no. But the second one, the name alone, told me everything I needed to know. The only problem, it was the opposite direction I was headed and I was already running late. But I couldn't ignore that instinct. I had to see for myself. "Sorry boss, can't come in today. I was on my way to work and then a gentle fall breeze blew me in the direction of my destiny and reminded me it is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world!" Anywho, I'm so happy I stopped. The moment I walked in it felt like home, not in the corny sitcom way, but in that deeper unexpected kind of way. Like walking into a crowded room full of strangers and then seeing your homegirl that instantly makes you feel like yourself again and suddenly the day is yours. Mind you I hadn't even ordered at this point, but that's how good just walking inside made me feel. i felt like a mom that has been saying "you not getting that" all year then christmas day be grinning when baby open that present they been wanting!! Then there's the coffee, I'm still sipping my Beehive Latte now and it's fabulous. And I don't say fabulous often. I was going to go with a vanilla latte but since I sort of felt like I was in Adam and Eve's garden I wanted to try something new. The owner recommended the Crème Brûlée Latte but his wife overheard me going back and forth in my head (out loud) and suggested the Beehive since I like my coffee sweet but not overwhelming. This latte is perfect, pure perfection. I grabbed a chocolate croissant too because they looked delicious and they absolutely delivered. Flaky, golden and brown and no I'm not describing myself. The pastries all looked heavenly. Everything was perfect. Sure, I'm having an exceptionally good day already, maybe because of the weather, maybe because it's Friday, or maybe because I'm an attractive single 6'3 male and ready for eligible suitors. Either way, the service, their smiles, the coffee, the plants, everything was otherworldly. I'd go out of my way to come back. Wanna come with?

I have been to Roots Plants Coffee twice since moving to Slidell area. It's not an understatement…read morewhen I say this is literally the best coffee ever. The lattes are on point. So yummy and so sweet. The environment is cozy. Plants everywhere. Nature makes a space a positive element. I go here to relax when I need a pick me up or simply am craving a sweet caffeinated beverage. My only thing is the prices. They are a bit high, which is why I'm rating 4 stars, BUT totally worth the price for the amount of options you get to choose from and the quality of the coffee. :)

I'm in town for work staying at a friends house and I am a coffee snob but my friend doesn't drink…read morecoffee so I found this little place and I absolutely love love love their Vietnamese iced coffee!! It's better than a lot of Vietnamese places I've gone to. They are also super sweet!! If you are in this area you need to come here for their coffee!! Highly recommend!!

Walking in was surprising because it's actually bigger than I thought…read more It is very inviting, very bright, clean and has a home feel with the sofas. Definitely cozy. I ordered a matcha blended with almond milk. It was pretty good, good taste, not too grassy. The service was good also. The girl was friendly and accommodating. They have pastries also. I didn't get one but maybe next time.

Stopped by since I was in the area. Their bagels are amazing and authentic, what I remember like…read morethe ones my family would bring down from New York. Food is always good, very reasonably priced!

I have to go with the middle of the road on CB&C. On the plus side, the bagels are Fabulous! This…read moreis the only place in Slidell to get anything approximating an NYC bagel. I buy extra when I can because of the minus side... It is almost impossible to get in here! I don't mind queuing up to wait at a restaurant, but every time I try to go they are lined up out the door. I have tried to go at off-times and it's still busy. Being so busy, the experience at the counter always feels rushed and there is nowhere to sit, so I never stick around once I have my bagels. I realize it's a good problem for a restaurant to have, but it still makes me want to go elsewhere. Most times I do. The bagels are a definite 5+ stars. The overall experience is 2 stars at best. Splitting the difference and giving them 3. I keep going back (well, trying to, at least) because the bagels are that good. Your results may vary. If you figure out a decent time to go in, give me a holler and let me know. I'll buy you a bagel!

Literally go here everyday. The best customer service in town. Workers are friendly, they know how…read moreto answer all questions when it comes down to any coffee. Coffee is rich and truly doesn't taste water down. Go here over Starbucks any day. Best coffee in town. Also, great place to study and get work done. Nice and quite.

Stopped by here about 3 three times past week. Love the fact that it's a drive-thru however we…read moredecided to go in each time. Coffee is fresh and delicious. I enjoyed their Chicory coffee. Their beignets were outstanding. Probably the best around. Staff was friendly. Nice people. The atmosphere and ambiance inside was very nice.

The best donuts in this area. Always fresh and always tasty. We've been coming here for yearsread more

Oh my God, these are great donuts. I read the reviews and decided to give it a try or am I glad I…read moredid. It's worth the drive from Abita Springs. I tell you that I bought a half dozen for myself and they'll probably be gone by morning.

They have the best freshest apple fritters ever. Great donuts as well. We love this little place…read more Great Owners.

Just wanted to leave another 5 star review for this local donut spot…read more Went in this time and got the cronuts, I was handed me the box of hot freshly made cronuts, sat down and enjoyed one right there. These were crispy on the edges, moist and buttery on the inside! Perfect recipe of flavors Highly recommended and I'll be back as always

My visit today was only OK. Nothing wrong, but nothing outstanding either. My tea was delicious and…read moremade the way I asked. The crew weren't overly friendly, but no one was rude. They were all hustling. Nobody was standing around. Consequently the line moved quickly and I got my tea faster than I expected. That's a plus, I suppose. They earned their gratuity. I don't know if they are redecorating or not, but the decor is very stark and the atmosphere is not inviting. No artworks on the walls, paint color is neutral and boring, no music playing. Hard surfaces and high ceiling makes it echo-y and the constant noise from the drive-thru adds to the din. Simply not a place I want to stay and hang around. This location does a TON of drive-thru business so maybe that's the idea - play to your audience. There is free wi-fi and hard tables and chairs to sit, but no stuffed couches or anything cushy. The parking lot at this location is poorly designed, so when the drive-thru line gets long it blocks all the parking spaces in front of the door, including the handicapped spaces. The alternative is to park on the drive-thru side of the building, but then you have to cut between the cars waiting in line and walk around the building. Not user-friendly in the best of circumstances, and if it's raining I'll go elsewhere. It's the closest one to my house and it's not ALWAYS lined up around the building so I keep going back. I love Starbucks' hot tea.

this place sucks, they don't know how to even make u drinks, i've been three times and they…read more weren't never friendly with anyone, they take all day to give u a bad drink because they do whatever they want and not what u ordered, go to any other stakbucks but not this one, any starbucks is better

We were on the road and luckily happened upon Sedra Bistro. I had the country fried steak and my…read morewife had the eggs sausage home fries & English muffin. All absolutely delicious! Everyone was so warm and friendly, esp to our dog! The biscuit may be the best biscuit I've ever had. They gave us an egg for our dog and she ate it before we got to the car. Service excellent! Ambiance excellent! Highest recommendation.

I've been to Sedra Bistro twice for brunch. The first time was great! The owner/servers were all so…read morenice and helpful! I started with an Irish Coffee and it was so yummy. It's hard to find good pancakes but I was pleasantly surprised by Sedra's. The omelet and pasta dishes were pretty good too. Unfortunately, the 2nd visit didn't live up to the initial hype. Service wasn't as good and the Irish Coffee was not good at all. We had them remade and they still didn't taste right. We didn't want to make a big deal so informed the server and told her we'd just keep them. When we paid, the server finally told us that they had run out of Jameson Whiskey. I don't think they should have continued to sell it without the proper ingredients. Overall, the food is plentiful, but pricing is a bit steep and you can get a comparable and cheaper meal elsewhere.

I'm shocked there are no reviews given I know a few people that has gone here…read more I had one of the banana bowls. The bowls are big, I actually couldn't finish it all. The taste was just ok. I think the banana reminded me of baby food so I already know that I won't be doing banana again. The location was easy to get to, the store was clean inside and out. The Menu is HUGE! There are so many items on the menu. The girl was super friendly and very helpful. It didn't take long for her to fix the bowl. I was in and out in no time. I may give them another chance and try a different bowl, but the banana is a no for me. Oh wait! I don't care for their granola it really wasn't like any granola I ever had before and I would not get it on another....but hey that's my preference, so do you!

Awesome good with a healthy twist.. vegan friendly, decent price. And most of all customizable…read morebowls to get thar special flavor.