Things this is vs. isn't:…read more +A great space for busy parents who need a space to read, write, chat, do some light work while their kids happily entertain with the vertical-built playground in the "silo" +A spacious cafe area for meeting a friend or 3, doing some group study etc +Warm and inviting area to fit your needs +Cafe with an espresso bar, smoothies, bites, etc The goal isn't craft coffee and high brow offerings. You won't find a cupping class or ample greenery/plants and local businesses to browse. But hopefully you will find a place to rest awhile, invite a few friends into a space you don't have to present and clean up after

The Commons Coffee Shop is inside Stonebridge Church, so I am a frequent flyer here, but it's also…read morea great shop during the work week. With a few hours open each day, it's a super quiet and bright spot to work. Bonus, if you bring your kids they can play inside the indoor playground. The use Hardy Coffee and have Hardy treats, so you know it's good! I typically just opt for a black coffee because we don't often get a ton of time to get coffee before service starts, but they're bigger than the free cups and every once in a while it's a nice switch up. Everyone working is really nice and friendly and it's a nice place to mingle while you wait for your drinks and meet other parishioners.

If you want a quite coffee shop to go read a book, do some work or just have a cup of coffee with a…read morefriend, this is the place for you. The decor is minimal but I loved the different gold mirrors. When I ordered the cashier at the counter was all smiles and just a delight to talk to, she was super friendly. She was very helpful since it was the first time being there she explained everything so it was easy to make a good decision. I ordered a flight so I was able to sample for different signature flavors. My favorite was the Midnight Coconut and Crème Brûlée. I would recommend this coffee shop to anyone who is looking for a good coffee shop!

Wanted to try this coffee shop since it's literally two minutes away from our house…read more I had the wild berry smoothie, and my husband had the Crescent Brûlée. There are three flavors of smoothies to choose from: mango, wild berry, and strawberry. The Crescent Brûlée is a blend of caramel and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and a burnt sugar top. Both of the drinks we had tasted good. I'm not a big smoothie person--in fact, this is my first time ordering a smoothie in a long time--and I was very pleased with it. It was very smooth. Their menu is pretty extensive, in my opinion: coffee, tea, matcha, seasonal lattes, energy drinks, as well as some pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I also appreciated how easy it was to read their menu. I feel like a lot of the time in coffee shops, their menus are all over the place and you have to ask a lot of questions. This menu was nicely written. The shop has a very welcoming vibe, with different plants and displays. They also sell a few different things, such as clothes, sage, stickers, and different stones. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this coffee shop, and I will definitely be back.

Kawaii tea time served up my first sushi taco ever and it was ELITE. My favorite was the salmon…read moresushi taco. The tempura shrimp and crab stick taco was good, but I wish it had more sauce. Overall, the ingredients were fresh, had amazing textures, and was the perfect size. Their boba was also good! I got the lychee green tea with lychee jelly. I opted for 100% sugar. It was perfect for me because I love sweet things. They also serve other Asian dishes including noodles, dessert and soup dumplings. The ambiance is cute, decor is fun. The space is clean. The employees were very friendly. I had an amazing experience and plan to be back with more people!

This fast casual restaurant is fairly new. It is an Asian fusion restaurant with a variety of…read moreofferings, including dim sum, Boba tea, sushi, ramen, and more. My friend and I both ordered the brown sugar milk teas, barbecue chicken bun, and the chicken soup dumplings. We order at the kiosk or at the front desk and then seat ourselves. The food came out relatively fast. I liked the brown sugar milk tea boba, as it was tea forward, which I enjoyed. It was not overly sweet. I wish I could taste the brown sugar aspect more though. The barbecue chicken bun was decent overall, but I felt like the outside dough could have been softer. It felt a bit dry and not as fresh as I would've liked. The inside chicken seemed pretty well flavored. As far as the chicken soup dumplings, it was overall well flavored with the spicy chili oil and soy ginger sauce. Unfortunately, they got cold very quickly. Also, I thought that the sauces that we ordered would come on the side, not on top, which was not made clear when ordering. Overall relatively decent flavor for all the food and good pricing.

Love this place! It's in a bit of a weird location but I've heard good things so I had to make the…read moretrip - I'm so glad I did. It's pretty small inside but cute. I like that you can order at a kiosk yourself or from the counter. I got the seasonal cozy latte iced. 10/10 SO GOOD!

I frequently go to the Grind since it is the perfect study spot if you're in the area, and the…read morevibes are truly the best for a productive morning. The decor is warm and homey while remaining cute and trendy. Their seasonal decorations are always adorable, and the ambience is perfect if you are looking to study with friends, telework solo, or maybe grab a coffee date. They also have a virtual kiosk and options for your drink to be ordered in advance and brought to your table, which is an introvert's dream. I have never been disappointed with drinks from the Grind, and I most recently purchased the French toast iced latte, which was phenomenal! It was the perfect blend of spicy and sweet, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I do all of their drink options! The English muffin sandwich was good but their menu items are pricey and not necessarily worth it, not that they aren't good, just nothing to write home about as far as the sandwiches. I hope to try a pastry next time and my opinion may differ.

Stories has been around for ages, and I've been meaning to try it. Finally got the opportunity this…read morepast Saturday. Sadly, no pictures, we were too engrossed in conversation. The location on 204th Street in Gretna is clean, open, inviting ... but noisy. It's one of those warehouse-type settings where you really have to work at having a private conversation. Seating is expecially comfortable in the big chairs, but then you have to schootch them close together and lean in so you can hear each other, which is unfortunate. Granted, tables are set far apart, but this should be in addition to. Coffee was delicious, but the beignet bites were just so-so. Granted, one should not expect New Orleans beignets outside of New Orleans, but these little donut puffs had only a light dusting of powdered sugar (which I actually was thankful for because I wore black pants!), and there was a not-overly-pleasant surprise inside with an indistinguishable creamy substance that was sort of like the inside of a brown sugar cinnamon poptart, only less so. I hadn't been expecting that. The yogurt parfait was substantial and delicious. (The staff was friendly and helpful when making selections, but it didn't occur to me to ask about fillings.) I might visit again, but maybe at one of the other locations, if acoustics were more promising.

Good service! The drive through was not "fast" but it didn't take an unreasonable amount of time…read more But the strawberry banana blender is fantastic!

I've been here twice and both times were great! The staff is super friendly and always helpful…read morenavigating the menu to get you the drink you'd like. I had a SFVL and the avocado toast and wow the toast creamy and dense. With the perfect amount of cheese and avo. The coffee was great and good conversation was had. Like all Stories, they're great for meetings and catching up, and if you can handle a little noise, working. I am excited for Williamsburg pizza to open but parking could be a little hairy

This is my favorite Stories location! The interior design is gorgeous. Love the green accents and…read moreplants. All of the baristas are so kind. Never had a bad experience at stories. I would say their customer service is great. I've tried many drinks from them. My favorite is the shaken espresso drinks. Also, love their breakfast burritos.

Here to pop in and say try the Banana Bread Latte! I got once iced this week and it was absolute…read moreperfection! There are lottttts of meetings going on at this location and buzzing but during the slower hours it's very very peaceful! PS - there is seating on both sides of the register (I didn't notice until I left).

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this Zen location until now... better late than never! I LOVE…read morethis Zen location and now they have even more seating with a whole new seating area! It is so much more spacious and always seems to be busy which I love for them. Even though this is such a popular spot, I always feel like I get my drink and/or food in no time! For drinks my go-to's: iced mocha, iced banana bread, lavender lemonade (just tried adding the lotus energy and yum love the added caffeine), but any coffee drink of theirs I have loved!!!! For my food go-to's: the lox toast and honey bee toast I love coming here for a quick lunch or caffeine pick me up. I also love meeting up with people here! I am always happy going to Zen and have amazing experiences every time. Such a cute spot and lovely staff!

The first time walking in, the overall atmosphere was very calm and quiet, nice relaxing…read moreatmosphere. I liked the little gift shop and the cozy couch and chairs. Ordering took me a while because I had never been there and just looking over the menu I was expecting more combinations to choose from but it is very much build your own. I enjoyed the seasonal menu although I did think the tiramisu cold foam was a drink because it was under drinks but it was just a topping. I did get a vanilla latte with the tiramisu cold form and it was DELICIOUS! I would definitely try it again the next time I go. The barista that helped me was very kind and friendly. She helped me make the best selection. The types of milk you can get is Oat, Coconut, whole cream and half and half, I did wish they had a skim milk option but the coconut milk was very good in my latte. My sister ordered a Blueberry Matcha Tea, she enjoyed it and said the blueberry wasn't a strong flavor profile. I would recommend stopping in and getting a drink and having a nice conversation with someone.

Shout out to my fellow foodies helping me discover great spots on social media. A TikToker raved…read moreabout the tiramisu iced coffee from here. She said it was so good, she had to pull over before going home to drink all of it lol. It is on the sweet side, but I love sweet iced coffee. I am happy to report that the tiktoker was not exaggerating. The coffee was just as good as she described it. Sweet, yummy, and strong. The inside of this place is quiet, cute and quaint. It's a great place to hangout, study or work. I will return for the tiramisu coffee. I hope it stays on the menu forever.

This place is SO good, and very reasonably priced! Some of my foodie friends brought me in a few…read moremonths ago, and I have not been able to stop thinking about their brunch!! This time I got the chicken fried steak, with biscuits, and frips on the side. I'll be honest that the chicken fried steak wasn't as good as last time-- it was more of a ground beef texture. The biscuits were absolutely amazing, and the perfect texture and taste to go with the gravy! The frips were also surprisingly good as I'm not a huge potato person! The burrito bowl is also something I wouldn't have ordered myself, but my friends loved it! Overall, it did have a good flavor, better than I expected. I love a pancakes come with real maple syrup! This is a huge plus for me, as it makes such a difference in my opinion. Overall, the price point for these made from scratch Meals is so good! This may be my favorite brunch in the city, as everything comes out piping hot, and incredibly fresh. Service is also amazing as well! The restaurant is small, with one back room that allows for a more intimate setting. There's also a patio, which I have not yet gotten to sit on with the cold weather! I would recommend making a reservation in advance since there is not a huge amount of seating.

Tried for the first time. Keep an eye on your bill. If you order a latte, they bring you a large,…read morewithout telling you. Most of the dishes have sausage gravy, and you can't request not to include sausage gravy. Placed and order, server came back to our table to let us know that they can not make anything without sausage gravy if it's included. Makes me wonder if everything is pre-made and just warmed up. So I had to sit while my girlfriend had her breakfast. Update Please don't put words in my mouth. We ordered a latte. If the server chooses the side, the paying customer needs to be notified or asked. I asked it it was possible to have WITHOUT sausage gravy. I was told that was no problem. Then that they were unable to remove sausage gravy. I never spoke to you about that, again please don't out words into the customers mouth. I asked to remove the sausage gravy. I DO NOT eat pork. Removing sausage from the gravy would not total remove the pork from the gravy.... Think about how dumb that sounds. I can't believe you, who I did not speak to, would phrase it like that. Again I asked to have without Sausage gravy and the kitchen said no. After that, we noticed the charge for the latte. I said the menu said $5.75 was the small. Why did you charge for the large? Server said he would fix it. Maybe you should have the server reply as he took the order The description on the menu said sliced steak. It was not. If it is designed to be an open faced sandwich, maybe put that on the menu. When I order a sandwich that's what I expect. I was not expecting it to be sauggy to have to use a fork to eat a sandwich. This was our first time here, I did not know it was an open faced Sandwich. Rather than be surprised again and have to refuse food. We went somewhere we know how the food is served without surprises. And if we ask no sausage gravy, they kindly serve without sausage gravy. Having a well trained server could have made all the difference. I also though about ordering something else. I ask what kind of pancake syrup was available, we were told sugar and sugar fee. Picking up the server didn't understand the question, I ordered something else rather than try to get the server to understand what I meant. When I ordered hash browns, the server asked do I want them how it comes, or extra crispy? When I asked how do the hash browns normally come, the server said the "regular" way. I didn't want to make our server feel stupid, because I don't know what the regular way is either, so we went along with it and tried to make the best of it. You on the other hand fail in the area of emotional intelligence and I can't believe you would put words, creating your customers response is beyond anything I could imagine. WOW

My favorite breakfast/brunch spot! We came back for a Saturday brunch around 1:45pm and was seated…read moreby request on the patio. We placed a drink order and I got the spiked watermelon refresher and my husband, the bloody mary. Both were really good! The watermelon would be good just as it is, NA. We each got an entree and added a strawberry tres leches french toast to split. Overall the meal and service were great and we both left so stuffed!

They have good fresh squeezed juices! They have plenty of breakfast and food options. The power…read morewrap is super healthy. Service is quick, friendly, and helpful. Casual and relaxing atmosphere.