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    Cafe 493

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Betuzas Coffee Cafe

    Betuzas Coffee Cafe

    4.8
    (4 reviews)
    7.0 km

    The short version: Cleanliness. 5 stars…read moreAtmosphere. 4 stars Prices. 4 stars Food. 4 stars Service. 4 stars Betuzas is located on the east side of Elsa on Hwy. 107. It is a locally owned and operated coffee shop and restaurant serving specialty coffees, teas, refreshers, and sporting a nice menu with sandwiches, soups, great breakfasts, and some Mexican favorites. I decided I wanted to try their chilaquiles. I was trying to choose between red and green salsa, and the server suggested I could get half and half. So that's what I ordered, to be topped with an egg. She asked how I wanted the egg, to which I replied, "over medium" (whites done, yolks still mostly runny). To drink, I ordered sweet iced tea because they told me it was fresh brewed. The iced tea was old and cloudy. I could barely drink it. The chilaquiles were delicious, but the egg was very much well done. The egg was not that big a deal to me, but a coffee and tea shop ought to know that when iced tea gets cloudy, it has gone bad. Update: I found out their iced tea is not meant to be a Southern style American iced tea, but some kind of a Japanese presentation that the owner says is supposed to look cloudy... So that answers that; It's just not what I thought I was ordering. I wasn't going to say anything, but Siomara came to the table and asked how I was enjoying my meal.so I told her about the undrinkable iced tea. She immediately apologized and offered me a replacement drink. She also offered me a goodie from the dessert bar to make up for the overcooked egg. I chose to just get a replacement drink. I think the staff at Betuzas cares about their customers. They seem to do so many things well; the chilaquiles were great (bothe the red and the green). I would go again. I will just order a fruit refresher instead of their iced tea.

    Came here with my family for a quick lunch and it was great. The staff was very nice and the…read moreinterior is very spacious. The food came out quick and was delicious. A great local spot!

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    Grind Coffee Company

    Grind Coffee Company

    4.6
    (72 reviews)
    14.5 km
    $

    Grind Coffee Company BAD CHOICE! NO STARS! WASTE of MONEY!…read more A horrible disappointment! Never again! I was genuinely excited to try the coffee here. I stated to the young lady at the counter that this was my first time patronizing the business and that I was looking forward their offerings. She looked at the other young lady at counter and rolled her eyes and just smirked. I asked her for some recommendations... their signature coffees, what they're known for, and customer favorites. She rolled her eyes again and with a smirk stated that "these are good" as she pointed to a piece of paper with a list of drinks that she pushed across the counter. She didn't make any recommendations, just read this. Noting her dismissive attitude, I just ordered my plain coffee which took almost 10 minutes. I paid for my coffee and went on to my meeting. I took a sip and realized that was not what I ordered. She did not serve me coffee she served some kind of chai nasty tasting mess with almond milk. I had to throw it out. Needless to say the $7.00 would've been better spent somewhere else. I don't feel valued as a customer at this place. I can't take them seriously, if they can't even be courteous enough to listen to the order, and ensure it was right. Such a shame, it truly was a lost opportunity to be welcoming, and willing to take me from first time customer to loyal customer. Failed at delivering an amazing customer service experience. Well as the saying goes, "You get what you paid for", I sure did! There are better places to get a Great cup of coffee... go there instead. Too bad for the owner that this person is the face of the business and a poor representative of the business. I guess we know now what NOT to expect from grind coffee company.

    The coffee here is always great and their new location on Nolana is perfect for when we're running…read morearound McAllen. Additionally the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Both shops are also the perfect environment for studying or getting work done.

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    Bandera Coffee

    Bandera Coffee

    4.6
    (75 reviews)
    34.1 km
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    I normally review breweries but I have missed out on coffee shop reviews. I travel for work and…read morehit local breweries and coffee shops when in town. I arrived in the morning and had a couple hours before my meeting so I decided to find some local coffee instead of beer. Service and flavor: Ordered at the counter then found a good spot and got my laptop going to catch up on work. Coffee was delivered with a cool cup (no plastic) and extra carafe. It was so good I ordered refills. It is so much fun to try local roasts that differ from the mainstream., My server was super nice and took care of me. God bless Texas! Ambiance: I felt so at easy there. Several others like me were working. Wasn't too loud but not a library either. I will be back in town in a couple months but will be sure to plan my trip to spend an hour or so here.

    Bandera coffee is really top notch!…read more As you can see from my pictures, I've been here a few times whenever I'm visiting from out of town and from the first time to the most recent a few things have changed. What hasn't changed? The quality of their drinks! Bandera continues to be consistent in delivering a wonderful experience from their friendly baristas to their quality drinks. The seating area is cozy and this most recent time they had a DJ to add some life to the vibe. The matcha latte and pour over were both fantastic and is a great place to stop by if you're heading back north out of the valley or if you're just in the area. Parking and seating are pretty fair given its size, and Bandera sets a vibe where you can work, catch up with a friend, or just simply enjoy a great cup of caffeine to elevate your day.

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