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    Cafe Calypso

    4.4 (90 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Bakeries
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    While waiting to kill some time, I stopped by Cafe Calypso and had a wonderful experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. I enjoyed chitchatting with them while waiting for my food, which made the time fly by. Now, let's talk about the food! I ordered the chicken sandwich on a croissant, and I have to admit, it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The croissant was perfectly flaky and buttery, and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. It was a delightful combination that left me wanting more.

    Tim C.

    They have a very nice assortment of coffee beans they roast themselves, why didn't I know that? I picked up a pound of Celebes Collossi, I've enjoyed them before from other roasters and these were no exception. The young lady that waited on me gave me a hot cup of coffee, very nice. Doesn't hurt to be attached to a Half Price Books. We visit this half price whenever we're in Corpus.....and i'll pick up some beans and a coffee drink. Good prices too.

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    Louise B.

    Little tricky to find being out of towners, nav took us to Target. Cafe is located on opposite side of parking lot, street side, across from Kirkland's. Fantastic craft roaster, with an excellent espresso that's as good as our fave Starbucks/ Americano. In-house cakes, muffins and cookies (ninja ginja) too including a sugar free option, Mandarin Orange cake that tempted and a regular Mocha. Saving myself for seafood feast but hubby indulged in a soft crumb, super moist apple pecan muffin, not overly sweet. Empty the penny jar, just Cash or Checks here and an ATM right inside by the restrooms

    Alejandra D.

    Very good coffee and a good price! Delicious quiche and croissant! The staff was so nice! Really enjoyed it here.

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    Farah R.

    Since I found this quaint coffee shop next to the 1/2 price bookstore, I have visited frequently to indulge in delicious freshly made cakes, cheesecake, sandwiches and the coffee. The owner is such a nice lady, who grinds her own coffee beans, which she also sells. She was very proud of her roasting and combining different coffee beans to make unique blends. A great place to visit and try new coffee from around the world.

    Bread pudding and Mocha mousse cake. Delicious and made in house.

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    11 months ago

    I absolutely love this place! the service is amazing and everyone is so friendly and social

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    This place was here before Starbucks and Stingers. It is a Corpus Christi staple and one of the best coffee houses you can visit!

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    They are very knowledgeable about their fresh roasts. I got the Tanzanian Peaberry and loved it!

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    Service was amazing, interior was homey and comfortable. Coffee was excellent! Exactly the pick me up i needed.

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    The chocolate milk was watered down. The cookie and brownie we got were inedible especially for the price.

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    Awesome. The bacon biscuit breakfast sandwich was awesome. Great atmosphere next to half price books. Wicked cool shirts too!

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    Not only is their coffee great, but one can also browse through Half Price Book Store while sipping your latte.

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    Bien Mérité

    4.0(254 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    The food was fresh, made from scratch. The avocado toast was accompanied by a salad and delicious…read more Even though it was busy our server never forgot about us. It felt warm and inviting inside, the seating was comfortable for me as a senior. All in all well worth it!

    Don't try to go right now. Give it a few months…read more 3 FAILED ATTEMPTS. 9 months pregnant and tried 3 different times to dine, each time with no honest transparency with wait times. I really wanted to keep loving Bien Mérité, but after three attempts, I'm extremely frustrated. Each visit has involved inaccurate and constantly changing wait times. My first attempt on 4/10 around 2pm in the afternoon. It was just me and my 15month old baby, there was only 2-3 tables occupied and I was told 45 minute wait with an almost empty dining room. I asked the hostess due to me being 9 months pregnant and having a toddler if I could just at least sit down while waiting the additional 45 mins and was told no. So I totted out my baby and myself, bought pastries and left. The second attempt I was quoted an hour , waiting the full hour and checked back in with the hostess stand only to be told it was going to be an additional hour, on top of what we already waited again. Third attempt (Sunday, April 26) waited a full hour, checked in once again with the hostess and was told it is now going to be another 90 minutes on top of once again the hour we already waited. I understand waits happen, but this level of inconsistency feels disorganized and disrespectful of customers' time--especially when expectations are set incorrectly from the start. I'm just asking for transparency and honesty here. It's disappointing because the space is beautiful and I've always supported this business but the waitlist management and homestead stand seriously needs improvement on honesty and management of times.

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    3.6(71 reviews)
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    Delivery during COVID-19
    Established in 1986

    A couple of weeks ago, I needed a birthday cake and I needed it fast to celebrate a birthday of one…read moreof my stellar employees for that afternoon. On the drive to Corpus Christi, I called Janet's Cakery and asked if they could make a Red Velvet birthday cake for 20 to 25 people with cream cheese frosting. I also asked them to decorate the cake and make it look good. Then, I had the audacity to ask, can you deliver the cake to me in downtown Corpus by 2 pm. These folks accepted the challenge and met and exceeded my expectations. Now y'all know that I am a pretty particular woman when it comes to my food and I do not toss out 5 star ratings Willy Nilly. However, I am so happy to report that Janet's Cakery delivered a delicious and beautiful cake to the office--on time. I just wished that I had remembered to take a picture of the cake, but I did not. I am giving them a 5 star rating for the outstanding service and another 5 stars because the cake was absolutely delicious. Well done, Janet Cakery! I am a fan for life!!!! Y'all know how we do, if you have a sweet tooth and you are jonesing for some cake, you better go get you some at Janet's Cakery.

    I've ordered a cake from them before and it was delicious and beautifully decorated. However, when…read moreI called to place another order, the customer service was disappointing. The person on the phone sounded rude and impatient, like my call was an inconvenience. I understand they may be busy or short-staffed, but I didn't feel welcomed or helped, so I chose not to order again."

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