When I drove pass and saw the exterior sign saying "Coffee and Market", with window letterings declaring "Life Begins After Coffee" "All You Need is Coffee", I got a little excited, an image of a coffee shop like Brewing Buddha popped up in my mind.
Admittedly, I was a little disappointed when I walked in and it was more like a convenience store: a small selection of food and household products on the shelves on the left, a counter with a coffee menu and few food items on the right, a few tables down the center. The decor is rather spartan, though the owner tries her best to add personal touches here and there to make it more welcoming.
Ah well, I figured I would get a coffee. There's also a hot menu for soup, wings, sandwiches and stuff. I ordered an arepa along with a cortadito. They were quite tasty, and more than satisfied my hunger.
The service was nice, even if there was some language barrier. Food took a little time to prep as it's made to order, which gave me time to explore their shelves. There are products from different S. American countries, including some snacks and stuff i'm curious to try another day.
Then I get to their freezer case and saw that they have some artisanal Peruvian gelato, with flavors like pisco sour, chicha morada, lucuma and more. What a find!
Glad to have this little convenience store in the neighborhood, offering stuff that may not be available nearby. There is lots of room for growth and I hope they will be successful. read more