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    Commons Cafe

    4.3 (18 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Sasha C.

    Located on the majestically bland Pickle reseach campus is this charming little dining facility serves up above average dining hall fare. Menu changes from day to day, but you canalways count on several varieties of burger grilled fresh to order. You can always find a vegetarian entree. There is always soup, too. If you work up at Pickle, this place is a great place to hang out with co workers. I generally go for the Meat of the day whether it be pork chop or brisket or briased chicken, and a little soup. The dude who serves it always smiles, offerign me a choice of two savory sides. Indeed savory is the best word to describe food here, for it is a tad mass produced and a tad overcooked, but it does somehow still satisfy the appetite of a healthy scientist. This seems to be the cheapest place to buy a candy bar anywhere in this neighborhood and byt far the best value in soda. Go for the ultra small soda and refill a bunch of times, becuase the soda is indeed bottomless here. They keep their condiment bar well stocked with two mustards, relish, mayonaise, salt, pepper, and 2 katsups. There are three eating areas two of which are regularly open. Inside you can observe the more human side of science, where people do not sport the latest fashions and do not impress the hot babe by their side but participate in scholarly exercises of human nature sharing stories and problems. Outside one faces a majestic lawn with some trees. I like to watch the rain from here as I am usually under a major overhang. There is also this strange VIP luxiourious mega-cubicle with wood panelling and ornate frosted glass. Those inside may never have to know of the commonors outside. They have fancy glasses and tabel cloths and stainless steel ware. Alas though I be tall enough to peek over the walls, I have never seen anybody inside in all my times at PRC commons and I peek often. No matter what I get I always spend more than 5 but less than 9, occasionally leaving with some leftover soup. My biggest gripe is that they aren't open during breaks, and that they close at 1:30 PM.

    Amazing salad bar! Everyday theres over 20 different fresh veggies n homemade pasta/potato/taco salads, ceviche, etc

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    Pretty good... great portions! Fresh salad bar priced by weight. My ceasar was about 3 bucks.

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    Yum! Had quiche with gruyere cheese for lunch and the slice was huge. Delicious and came with 2 sides and a roll for $9.75. Great find!

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    Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café

    Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café

    4.1(294 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Private events

    I have been here many times. It has the flair of a Paris Cafe especially with the outside seating…read morewhich is somewhat fenced in to give it a more private feeling. Located in the Domain it sure is a focal point. The chandeliers in the inside transform you to an era in Paris you expect to see in one of the classic cafes back then. If you can't afford a trip to Paris come to the Domain and visit Sweet Paris. I got so stuck on the terrific drinks that I haven't gotten a chance to try their crepes but they do look delicious. If you love cappuccinos this place is for you but for all the matcha fans you got to try the iced strawberry matcha a super delicious drink. , also milkshakes are available. The service with an order counter is quick and they bring your food or drinks to the table.

    Came by Sunday morning with my daughter and husband. Yummmmm! It's been a minute since I've been to…read morea Sweet Paris and it was as yummy as I remembered. I had the Ham and Gruyere crepe and the bechemel sauce was great and the salad was dressed with just enough dressing. Very happy with my brunch! Chai latte is on the sweeter side...I prefer mine spicier but it was good. I knocked a star off as the eggs were overdone in my husband's crepe as they have been for me in the past so it seems to be the way they make them :( The tropical tea was also terrorize! VERY perfumy in taste. We ordered quickly, found a table, and food came out in good time. Staff was all very friendly! And the tables were all very clean and cleaned very quickly. We'll be back!

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    Cafe Du Bliss - Pistachio latte

    Cafe Du Bliss

    4.7(84 reviews)
    1.3 miArboretum, Great Hills
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    I liked this place when it was in Hana world market. They used to do a pretty good riffle, albeit…read moreit would stick to my teeth back then. It seems like they tweaked the recipe somehow, for the better! Their croffles are now crispy and slightly chewy with no stickiness at all! Much more enjoyable I never had their drinks before, but I was pleasantly surprised. The earl gray matcha cloud was delightful. The matcha cloud was bitter and creamy - tasted reminiscent of a matcha pocky. The sweet potato latte is phenomenal. They use real sweet potato which adds tiny chunks of sweet potato with each sip. Creamy, sweet , and smoky

    Cafe Du Bliss is such a cute spot! The workers were very sweet and helpful, and the location is…read moreconvenient with plenty of parking. The inside is on the smaller side, but it's clean and has a few places to sit and get some work done. I tried their new Earl Grey matcha and really enjoyed it. Both the Earl Grey and matcha flavors came through really well without one overpowering the other. It wasn't too sweet either, and I loved that it still had a nice, strong matcha flavor. I also tried the croffle, which was just alright for me. I'd probably stick to the drinks next time since that seems to be where they really shine. My only downside is that it is a little pricey, but overall I think it's worth it and I'd definitely come back!

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    Nespresso - Iced Espresso

    Nespresso

    3.5(91 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Amazing hospitality from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, through my purchase, and…read moreeven receiving complimentary coffee pods, everything went so smoothly. Just like the perfect cup of Nespresso.

    Poor customer service interaction with employee. I was at the Nespresso store on Friday afternoon…read more(Domain) at about 2:30 p.m. The store was fairly empty and I gave my name to the greeter who shared that I was next in line. I shared that I had to use the washroom facilities quite urgently before I started shopping. (I had a recent procedure which is causing incontinence and I wear a protective pad). I saw the door was closed with 'occupied' so I knocked and no one answered. I exited the little waiting area. About 8-10 minutes went by in which I could fee that I had an accident. Again, I went through the backroom door and saw the restroom was again 'occupied'. I knocked again (again no answer). A store employee hear my knock and said , "No, very rude- can't you see that IS OCCUPIED???". I was taken a back by this statement and asked to speak to a manager. At that point she finally shared that there was another bathroom a few doors down from the shop. At this point , I needed to change my soiled protective shield. I exited the store went to the bathroom and I will NEVER return. Thankfully, we can order refill pods online as this will save me time, trouble, and the embarrassment of being belittled by a store employee.

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    Capital One Café

    Capital One Café

    4.3(84 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Love this place. I work in coffee shops a lot and this is one of my favs in The Domain. And the…read moremorning crew, Marlene and Theresa, are the literal best.

    Yeah, I am a Venture X cardholder. Yeah, what about it. I made a quick stop at The Domain with my…read moregirlfriend, and we decided to go to the Capital One Cafe located inside to get some iced coffee for cheap with our cards! When we arrived, there was not an open table in the main lobby. I kind of expected the cafe to be empty or just slightly busy. I did not expect it to be slammed. On top of it, there was only one barista working behind the counter, and she was absolutely burning through those espresso shots. As we waited in line, she would alternate between getting a few orders out and taking a few orders. She was honestly a star for that. I ordered the signature Honey Lavender Latte while my girlfriend got the Blueberry Ube Matcha. As we waited for our drinks, I made a craft pinwheel they had laying around and couldn't help but notice all the Capital One branding around me. It felt like the Taco Bells in Demolition Man. Everything is Capital One now. Around the cafe, like the commercials you can't help but see with your favorite celebrity icons during any sporting event, are Capital One employees there to help you open credit cards and other things. That wasn't my purpose inside the cafe, but they're there. Once we got our coffees, I stepped outside and drank the entire thing in mere seconds. I was hot, I was thirsty, and I drank my coffee. It wasn't anything special, but it was not a bad coffee. Maybe just a little sweeter than I expected. Overall, as a Capital One cardholder, I don't hate the perk of $3.50 lattes in our current financial state, and I'll definitely make more stops when I'm back at The Domain as long as I can ignore the propaganda. RIYL: The Capital One Quicksilver card or the Capital One Savor card or the Capital One Venture X card

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    Nespresso - Free coffee tasting

    Nespresso

    3.9(174 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    THE BIG: Love this Nespresso spot in the Domain. Small-ish space but with a small lounging area and…read morecoffee to try near the front. Parking is limited to the lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: Ever since I bought a Nespresso machine, I've been coming to this Nespresso location about once a month. First to recycle my used pods. Secondly to try some new flavors out before third, buying some sleeves to go home. I like how we are able to try the special coffee flavors of the month. They're typically seasonal and my favorite out of the normal bunch is the rich chocolate. It smells like pure chocolate. My favorite out of the limited seasonal offerings is the strawberry vanilla or pistachio cream. THE FINAL BAMBOO: If you have a Nespresso machine, you will be frequenting this store often. Great place to buy coffee sleeves, merchandise, and try out coffee.

    Super happy with my experience!! Started with Wazi who was so patient with me as I tried all the…read morenew espresso flavors. I've never been one to like flavored coffees, everyone that knows me knows, yet he got me to try the limited-edition pistachio....GEEZ, I ended up leaving with hundreds if dollars worth!!! Yes, it was THAT GOOD! You know what made it even better? Mixing it 1:1 with the Freddo Intenso, a little milk, a little sweetener, and plenty of ice. YUM!!! I couldn't get over how good it was, to the point where I was unwilling to walk over to Starbucks and get their humdrum coffee to take to the movies...but instead bought a bright orange thermos here so I can take 2 shots to go. As much as I don't like the set up in this store for buying things when you just want to get in and out, they have this weird system of basically taking a number by taking your name (should also offer an express lane for people who know what they want to just grab and leave), I did love the one on one service and patience I received from Wazi and then Natalie. Because of their patience, I walked out with far more than I intended. Originally, I was just coming in for seven sleeves of my regular basic Lavanto. How boring, right? The store is clean and well organized, and best of all the back room must also be organized, 'cause Natalie was happy to go and check for a new shipment of pods... since I bought everything on the floor, and she returned quickly with a case!! Minus spending a small fortune, I can't wait to return to this store. Personalized service makes all the difference when browsing!

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    Nespresso - Yes I make cute pineapple ice cubes for my coffee... duh.....

    Yes I make cute pineapple ice cubes for my coffee... duh.....

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