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    Coffee Scene

    3.7 (182 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Iced white mocha(left)and iced salted caramel white chocolate breve(right)
    Brandi A.

    The employees are so nice and atmosphere is quaint n cozy. I got an iced salted caramel and white mocha breve. It was flavorful and delicious. My husband was adventurous and got a banana pudding gelato shake with chai flavoring mixed in and loved it. There is seating both downstairs and up in the loft area. There is also a drive thru which is nice if in a hurry.

    Caramel Latte
    Jarrett M.

    Not sure who the girl working the window this morning 9/5/24 but she didn't bother saying goodmorning, shoved the card reader in my hands for me to have to scan my own card and expected to leave a tip, jokes on her I didn't. Proceeded to hand me the drink then slam the window at the drive through closed. For 7$ and some change.. I could have got way better customer service and a better quality drink at Starbucks or 7 Brew. WILL NOT BE RETUNING.

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    Robert M.

    This is a nice coffee shop. Very interesting decor with tall, marble topped, tables, comfy couches, and a few upholstered chairs. The menu has quite a few hit and cold beverages ranging from coffee and teas to lattes and cappuccinos. They offer hot coffees and chilled coffees, but they do not offer Frappuccinos. Also available are some tasty snacks. There are brownies, pastries, quiches, sandwiches, Gelato, and yogurt. I like this location because it offers an elevated area to sit and relax with my beverage of choice that is out of the traffic area of the ordering counter. I haven't been to the other locations, so I don't know if this is the only location with the upper seating area.

    "Veggie" quiche
    Dani N.

    This is one of the few larger cafe options in Fayetteville that has plenty of places to sit, plug in and work. Their coffee, however is far from spectacular, and don't get me started on the quiche... Their employees are 5 stars, though, all very sweet, hardworking (from what I saw) and knowledgable on the brand. I believe Coffee Scene is a corporate style chain that "brews their own coffee," and sells in shop. They had a variety of different flavors ranging from White Russian to Jamaican Me Crazy. It reminded me of a very American grocery store coffee selection where they try to sweeten and cream everything up so it tastes like dessert instead of coffee anymore. The offered all hot coffee, chai, hot coco and espresso options. Though, if you are pretty familiar with espresso drinks and have a regular go-to at your local cafe, you may want to clarify with the staff on how they make said menu option before closing the deal. I ordered a small macchiato and asked minimal milk and they gave me a huge (grande Starbucks sized) cup that taste like hot sweet milk with a splash of coffee flavoring. I went back up to the counter to make they'd given me the right order and they told me that's how they make their variation of macchiato. They were very sweet and offered immediately to replace my order with something more like what I had in mind, no charge. Even the replacement drink wasn't that tasty and gave me some pretty bad heartburn after. That in combination with the quiche... I thought I'd be somewhat healthy, avoid the muffins and pastries and ordered a homemade veggie quiche. First off, I think there may have been a sliver of spinach with a pepper chunk the size of my pinky nail, as far as veggies go. Second, could I have some egg with that cheese? Oh my gosh I've never seen more chunky, layered, greasy cheese on an egg dish in my life. Call me "granola," but I dabbed 4 napkins on that thing to try and soak up the oil and it was still dripping at the end. Needless to say I got bad heartburn, it didn't mix well with my ill tasting coffee and I was definitely let down at the quality for dollar amount. If you're a Fayetteville local, this may be one of the few large spots to meet with groups for study sessions, meetings, etc. and I'd say it's a nice-isn venue for that. However, I wouldn't really recommend for anything else. Their gelato bar looked visually pleasing so that could be a hit, but other than that, especially if you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur like myself, this isn't really the place for you. I'd say 2.5 stars but customer service experience made me round up to 3.

    Kerwin T.

    Staff is super friendly and accomodating! Enough tables for digital nomads working in cafes ( PS. Bring jacket as the AC felt like jmin full blast after awhile) Coffee / Espresso. Ordered a double shot and i saw they used the dual spout portafilter and share that shot with another drink. Im not sure why, but my espresso is not that good. ( This is just my opinion on espresso prep and taste)... Overall still ok if you not that picky with espresso quality

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    Adam S.

    I am updating my review of this place to reflect the following: The facility is poorly maintained. The drinks are overpriced and underwhelming. I have frequented this place for over 8 years and just recently has it gone downhill. I have tried to remain loyal, but have now been forced to take my business elsewhere. The regular patrons are seemingly nice, just like the appearance of the place. It's all a facade. Roaches inside and out. Broken seating, faulty equipment in the restrooms causing incidents like water leaking from the electrical outlet. There is broken equipment and missing equipment on the patio, and do not inquire as to the last time it was really cleaned. This place used to be ok. Used to. They can't even update their hours... see the photo. And nothing is posted on the door. Save yourself the money and time and just go to DD or SBucks.

    Veggie quiche
    Sanad A.

    I love this place. It's great for hangout and/or studying individually or groups. They have two levels with chair and couches and also outdoors seating. I feel most of the time the outdoors seating is used for smokers. The drinks are great and they have some variety of sweet and savory options. I tried the quiche which is really delicious.. for Sunday nights, they have some music. Which is great but if you are studying not so great

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    Not a bad place to study, hang out, get a sweet treat or a warm cup of Joe, it's good to come here

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    Go to place for a quick cup of coffee and a bite to eat. Great service. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

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    Great Staff and awesome coffee! This place was highly recommended by a coworker of mine and it did not disappoint.

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    Excellent coffee and gelatos. Went there twice now. Nice service. will be going again.

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    Disappointing Experience from a Long-Awaited Visit…read more As a longtime fan of the British show Escape to the Country, I was excited to see an episode featuring a family returning to the UK after starting a gelato business in Wilmington, NC. Despite living over 1,300 miles away in Texas, we have family nearby and made a mental note to visit their shop the next time we were in town. That opportunity finally came yesterday. We headed to the Riverwalk with high hopes and found the gelato shop easily. The area was bustling, thanks to a nearby conference, and there were a few customers inside. When we walked in, no one was immediately visible behind the counter--until a young woman popped up from behind it with a rather odd, suspicious laugh and asked how she could help. We told her we were looking at the menu board and needed a moment. As we browsed, she pulled out a sample spoon--not to offer us a taste, but to stick her head into the cooler, dig around in a container of gelato with the spoon (as if picking something out), and then eat from it. No gloves. No hand washing. All of this happened right in front of us. Perhaps this is their normal routine, but it was a major red flag for us. It raised concerns not just about what we could see, but especially about what we couldn't--like their broader hygiene and food safety practices. We made a polite excuse, left without ordering, and ended up at another nearby shop on the boardwalk. There, the first thing the employee did was put on disposable gloves before handling our order--exactly the level of care we expect from a food establishment. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. I really wanted to love this place. But after what we witnessed, we simply couldn't bring ourselves to take the risk.

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