Le Jardin Cafe is a Parisian-inspired garden café that opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in February 2023. It was founded by Fabiola "Fabi" Giguere along with her husband Brad and sons Francisco and Jean Pierre. Fabi and Brad both have over 30 years in the business industry: Fabi worked in the commercial cleaning industry and Brad has 20 years of experience as a trained chef. The couple saw a need for French-inspired café in downtown Wallingford, so they acquired a location on North Main Street that had previously been a branch of Wells Fargo Bank. For the new business venture, the family chose the name "Le Jardin" which is French for "The Garden". Their intention is to provide the public a place meant for lingering: where coffee is savored, meals are unhurried and conversation comes naturally. The menu features egg dishes, omelettes, crepes (both sweet and savory), French toast, waffles, French-inspired dishes, tartines, salads & bowls, and a variety of different coffees, mocktails and specialty dishes. Le Jardin shares a space with ACHIQ Designs: Fabi's sister boutique which sells jewelry, clothing, and gifts. My family and I visited Le Jardin Cafe for brunch. We had heard that they had some new autumn-inspired specials and were interested in stopping by. The interior was cozy, charming, and filled with lush greenery, cascading florals, and climbing vines. After looking over the menu, I ordered the "Apple Pie Tarte Crepes" (filled with chopped warm apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream & caramel), my wife ordered the "Bistro Breakfast Bliss" (breakfast potatoes, tomatoes, avocado, greens, tzatziki, one sunny egg), our older son ordered the "Oreo Berries 'n Cream Crepes" (filled with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream & chocolate syrup), and our younger son ordered a "Chocolate Croissant". Everything was delicious! My crepes were full of warm, gooey apples and autumn spices and my wife loved all of the fresh, flavorful ingredients in her breakfast bowl. Our sons loved their dishes too. To wash everything down, my wife had the "Warm Caramel Apple Cider" (warm apple cider w/ caramel & vanilla extract, ground cinnamon) and I had the "Pumpkin Spice Latte" (double shot of espresso, milk, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, whipped cream & cinnamon). The latter was served iced in a real sugar pumpkin! It was as delicious as it was aesthetically pleasing: the perfect iced coffee for autumn! We had such a wonderful experience at Le Jardin and hope to return in the future! read more

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I came here for lunch and had a fabulous omelette it was called the Parisian. My friend had the avocado toast with tomato and micro greens. I love the decor as well staff was friendly our girl I think was new . . Definitely recommend it for a place to do work or meet friends for lunch or breakfast. I wish they had a few more sandwich options. But it was very good . Indoor and outdoor seating Enjoy read more

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This coffee shop/café is in a building that looks like a governs house. I stumbled across this gem while I was working the Celebration of Wallingford this past weekend. It's located right on North Main Street in Wallingford. There is public parking lot in the back as well as street parking. The decor is very adorable and with a French twist. I got a classic breakfast sandwich w breakfast potatoes, LJ French Toast, apple pie tarte crepes, and a pumpkin spice latte served in the pumpkin on this trip. Everything was very clean. The cashier taking my order was a cute as a button and very helpful. I had to try alittle of everything cause I couldn't decide but had plenty of leftovers to take home. I would definitely be back to try other menu items on the menu. This place has a wonderful French vibe and you won't be disappointed. read more

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This place is beautiful Wonderful menu of French café dishes and a fun selection of lattes and other drinks. I ordered the Cherry Blossom latte and a Parisenne omelette. The potatoes and omelette were perfectly seasoned and fresh tasting! Really upscale atmosphere with the flowers and art everywhere. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I am really looking forward to a return visit to try more things like the crepes! read more

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Each time I return to Le Jardin, it gets better and better. Today I went to brunch with a friend and I was so excited to see many new drinks and food items on the menu. We ordered the brunch board with a white chocolate mocha. It was all delicious and beautifully displayed. The restaurant itself is gorgeous as always and the staff were friendly and helpful. I love this place! read more

Le Jardin Café - The Brunch Board! - Cafes Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Le Jardin Cafe looks to be a government building from just passing by. I don't recall previously seeing a coffee shop with such a substantial amount of land, certainly not around Connecticut. The inside is actually two businesses, on the left is the cafe and on the right is a boutique. The inside is so lovely and inviting, the space is well lit and bright with flowers hanging off the windows and off the chandeliers. Each table had a fresh little bunch of flowers. There was a talented young man on a guitar, entertaining the guests. Their menu features an assortment of coffee drinks and tea. For food they have, brunch, breakfast and dessert options. On this occasion we just got coffees. I got the Reese's Mocha. Others got hot chocolate. This mocha was pricey at over $8.00. When I made my order I told the barista I wanted it for "here". It took around 20 minutes for the coffee to be ready. I was let down that it arrived in a generic to go cup. This place is so elegant and it ruins the vibe a bit that they don't offer ceramic cups. The Reese's Mocha tasted just like biting into a Reese's Cup. It smelled like peanut butter and chocolate and tasted just like it too. This is a cup of cozy! I would love to get avocado toast next time. read more

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Le Jardin Cafe, a coffee shop in Wallingford, CT sharing space with a boutique on North Main Street. They serve a variety of drinks, a breakfast menu all day and lunch items with friend and efficient service staff. I had scheduled time nearby and needed breakfast before I started my day. Le Jardin was close to that location and I've always wanted to check the place out. I ordered myself a matcha latte with a mornin' burrito. I was handed a table card so they can find me easily when my order was ready. The first bite into that burrito was definitely what my stomach ordered. The wrap was nicely toasted with a beautiful crunch on that first bite. The burrito is filled with scrambled eggs, cubed potatoes, cheese and bacon. The cheese was melted exactly so. I would've liked extra, something to note for next time. it was delicious! Thank you! I didn't care too much for the matcha latte. It tasted fairly light, perhaps because of the type of milk. I was a bit disappointed that it came in a paper cup. There's nothing like an experience of food while real wares. No matter, I enjoyed the food and it was easy to take the drink to go. read more

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Le Jardin checks all of the boxes for aesthetics, delicious food, fun seasonal drinks, and a great location! My husband and I had a nice start to our Sunday here, where we split their breakfast burrito and strawberry banana Nutella crepes. I had the snickers hot chocolate and he had the warm caramel apple cider, both of which were so good, but we also couldn't resist ordering the pumpkin spice latte because it's in a real pumpkin! It tasted as great as it looked, and they were great about pouring it in a cup for us to take home after! Friendly staff with everything arrived to the table in a timely manner. We'll definitely be adding this to our brunch rotation! read more

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I arrived last Sunday around 10am to meet a friend for brunch. There was plenty of seating available. When you enter, you order and pay at the counter. You're given a number to place at your table, then your drink and/food order is brought to you. I ordered the Mornin' Burrito because I was a little hungrier. It was huge! At first, I thought that I'd be able to finish it, but I ended up only eating half of it, and boxing up the other half. It was filled with scrambled egg, crispy chicken, cheddar and potatoes. It comes with a shot of hot honey. The café is really pretty with lots of natural sunlight coming in. It shares a space with a boutique, but it's large, so it doesn't feel cramped. There is a public lot in the back for parking. They have all day breakfast and a lunch menu, in addition to muffins and other desserts. There is also a specialty coffee menu. Recommended! read more

Le Jardin Café - Mornin' burrito - Cafes Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Very cute spot for lunch or brunch! All kinds of coffee offerings & great breakfast menu! We got there around lunchtime & tried their burger which along with the fries was truly yummy! I had a drink that was a refreshing spritzer & my mom had a coffee drink with lavender flavoring. Very but spot! read more

Le Jardin Café - Burger with spritzer to drink - Cafes Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Candy Cane Crush--what can I say? It's the most festive drink to have this season! Not only is it beautifully presented, but it tastes like a snowy day waiting for Christmas to arrive. Le Jardin's holiday drink menu is packed with must-try options that perfectly capture the magic of the season. I wasn't too hungry when I went, so I settled for a raspberry and pistachio macaron--light, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The café has such a cozy vibe, perfect for a solo date or catching up with a friend while in the center. I can't wait to go back and try more of their flavors! Plus, they offer gluten-free sweets and bread options if you're in the mood for a sandwich. Truly a spot worth visiting. read more

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Adorable & affordable!! 10/10 Le Jardin was fabulous! Vibes were high and the service was great! And not to forget, they have the cutest boutique located in the building- huge win!! I got a cappuccino, a cinnamon roll and even a little shopping in. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

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So disappointing. The café is very pretty, but the service and food quality were terrible. The chicken tasted like frozen supermarket tenders, and there was so much maple syrup on my plate that it made everything soggy. The coffee was disgusting and not even hot--I had to send it back, and they still brought me a completely different drink than what I originally ordered. There were barely any customers, yet I waited over 15 minutes just for coffee and even longer for the food. The staff seemed uncoordinated and overwhelmed despite how slow it was. For $45, this experience was absolutely not worth it. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Consistently delicious, incredibly friendly, relaxed and attractive atmosphere. Went here for my fourth time, bringing another new customer/ friend with me and she was very impressed with how delicious the food was. Come for a coffee, muffins, or scrumptious full breakfast( served all day) or lunch. They serve a variety of libations including specialty coffees, teas, beers, wine etc. They also have comfy couches and chairs , a great place for conversation with friends or possible meeting with a client or Real Estate agent along with tables, booths and outdoor seating. Location is downtown Wallingford with Ample parking too, especially behind the building. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Such a cute cafe! I only got coffee but will definitely come back to try the food. The Roche Latte was amazing! From what I saw, it does take a bit for food to come out but they're a full service restaurant and you can tell the owner cares a lot read more

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This is a very cute cafe to stop by for breakfast or lunch. I recently had lunch with friends and ordered the Garden Pesto with a seasonal latte - I can't remember the name. The sandwich was really tasty, smaller than what I expected but perfectly sized considering the amount of fries served. I really enjoyed my drink, it wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be which was perfect - I believe it had cookie butter flavoring and the addition of caramel popcorn made it extra fun! read more

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We go to different restaurants for breakfast reviewing who has the best which also includes atmosphere and congeniality not just the food. Le Jardin Cafe checks off all the boxes. Lovely atmosphere, great food, ect. Their coffee selection is amazing. They have more than just the usual type of coffees.. I had the breakfast bowl. A fusion of different types of flavor the tomato jam was excellent. Highly recommend this little gem of a place. read more

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Honestly the food was pretty good overall. We got the garden bowl, breakfast burrito and a side of fries. I did find an entire clove of garlic in my bowl which was a little off putting, but the flavors and quality of the food were above average in my opinion. The star subtractions come from 1) having to wait for nearly 30 min for our food, 2) not enough staff working to clean tables resulting at us having to sit at a dirty table, and 3) asking for no bacon sub avocado on the burrito but still being charged $2 for avocado (apparently they can't "sub" items on the register and were very unwilling to work with us to make this happen which seems ridiculous to me). read more

Le Jardin Café - Garden bowl and breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Le Jardin is a cozy cafe that serves a breakfast sandwich and burrito, belgian waffles, assortment of bakery items, muffins,danishes,gourmet cakes, cookies, brownies, specially coffees, panini sandwiches,salads,and wraps. I ordered an egg,cheese sausage sandwich on a hard roll, and a coffee. Service was quick, and friendly. The ambiance and decor is beautiful, and gives it an upscale look, but the cafe lacks table service. There is also a section that is a boutique selling jewelry, clothing, and accessories. read more

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Le Jardin bridges both shopping and sipping! The space is so spacious for gatherings and events. It is bright, open and lots of seating is available to work at. Each time I have been there it is nice and quiet to work at. Their BRAND NEW menu just launched with so many delicious offerings crafted by their lead chef Kelsea. Pictured are some of them: The Cherry Blossom Latte, Oat Cinnamon Dolce Latte & their Jardin Lemonade. For food: The Garden Sunrise (w/green goddess cream cheese), Sweety Bloom (nutella banana), and the Botanical Belgian (waffles with lavender whip). Key Features: Parking on the main street and side lots. A large variety of different types of seating options. Milk alternatives, large menu to choose from. Catering available too! read more

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we went there for a special brunch for my wife her birthday ordered our food waited over an hour and when we asked how much longer they informed us, they forgot to put the ticket in. It was $120 meal will never go there again. read more

Extremely slow service waited 40 minutes for a mediocre muffin, not worth the wait or hassle

This coffee shop/café is super cute!!! It's located right on main st in Wallingford and there is a public parking lot in the back as well as street parking in the front. The decor is adorable and very chic. We got a cappuccino, iced oat cinnamon latte and pistachio cake on our trip there and they were all tasty!!! I would definitely come back to try other menu items in the future. read more

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Super cute cafe in downtown Wallingford. Lots of seating available. Everything is reasonably priced. I got the sausage egg and cheese sandwich and an iced latte. Both were good, and would get again. read more

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Such a pretty cafe with great food and coffee! Their breakfast sandwiches were absolutely delicious. The front is decorated with pretty flowers which creates a lovely ambiance. read more

Le Jardin Cafe is a wonderful cafe in Wallingford for tea, coffee, sandwiches and desserts. They had a variety of bagels, muffins, cakes, sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, and to-go options. For drinks, they are keeping it classy with American, Cappuccinos, Espresso, Teas and flavorings. I opted in a Matcha Green Tea Latte with oat milk. I did not see alternative milk options on the menu so I asked. I loved my tea because it was not sweeten... If you are a Matcha latte fan of Starbucks, you will need to add some sweetener. I had a delicious tiramisu that was layer into a cut mason jar. It was creamy and they topped it with whipped cream and cinnamon. I am a huge tea drinker and saw they had tea to bring home: Japanese Matcha, flavored Red Tea, Black Tea and Green Tea. The cafe has a large seating area and on my visit it wasn't crowded at all. It was nicely decorated with plants and the large front windows brings in beautiful natural lighting. They even have a gorgeous photo opt wall with greenery and colorful flowers. I would not be surprised if you could rent out the space for a baby shower, wedding shower or small party--it's that nice.If you are eating in, they place for meal or desserts on a branded tray to take to your table. You leave the trays on top of the trash can. I was unsure if I was supposed to leave or take the mason jar from my dessert, but I left it with the tray. Le Jardin Cafe is very eco conscious. The cups and plastic ware are eco-friendly. Pretty much, my cup was biodegradable. Also, before or after enjoying Le Jardin, poke around the boutique that is in the shared space ACHRQ Designs. The cafe is in a prime location on Main Street. There is plenty of side parking and a larger parking lot in the back. If you never been to this area of Wallingford, there are pockets of parking up and down the street. On a nice day, it's nice to walk up and down Main Street and Center Street. So overall, if you want to grab a coffee with friends or enjoy a coffee with a good book, try Le Jardin Cafe next! read more

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Came here back in November for lunch. Kind of a weird experience. Cute decor in there (pictured), but they didn't seem to know their menu well. Staff was a bit strange. Food took forever to come out too and it was only two salads. I ordered a caprese salad (which isn't on the menu anymore) and coffee at the counter and then they bring it to you. Tons of cheese on the salad. Too much and not enough dressing. Had to go ask for more dressing and they never brought it. A pitcher of water was out on a counter for people to leisurely take and they weren't refilling it. No cups left over there either. Would maybe come back for a coffee but not the food. The latte was cute how it had rose petals on it. There's a jewelry store inside (different company) with clothing and candles and stuff which was fun to check out. I bought a shirt though and it had a security tag on it which they didn't remove and I had to come back and ended up returning because they didn't have a device to remove. Strange experience! read more

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The avocado toast was too dye for. Pricey, but a good portion. Good place to chill and enjoy a cup of coffee. read more

Le Jardin Café - Avocado Toast - Cafes Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

It shouldn't take 25 minutes for an omelette and a muffin also the muffin had cheese in it which was really weird???

Love the location of this cafe. The exterior architecture is beautiful and pleasing to the eye. The interior is a large open space filled with small tables with about four chairs to a table. There are a couple of booths available if you need more space. The ceiling is adorned with small chandeliers covered in artificial plants/vines. You will find a wall with the now quintessential artificial greenery wall coupled with a neon sign. I wish they took inspiration from the exterior architecture to design the interior. This would have set the cafe up for a more unique space and set an amazing tone for patrons. I definitely would have stayed to enjoy my latte if that were the case. I also would have stayed if there was outdoor seating such as benches or small round tables for two. Okay, let's talk coffee and food. Sadly, there weren't many gluten-free options which seems silly at this point. So many people are GF including myself and there are lots of GF recipes and ready made baked goods. I ordered a delectable looking poppy seed danish for my teenage kids to share. Yes, the danish was huge so plenty to share between two. They report that it was good and a taste they never experienced before. That's always a plus for me. Trying new foods is a fun experience. I also ordered a hot pistachio latte with oat milk to go. The latte was delicious. The latte had a nice balance between the coffee and pistachio flavoring. It was rich with a dash of sweet. Loved it! Pricing is very reasonable. The large danish cost $3.75 and my small pistachio latte with oat milk was $5.25. There was plenty of street parking which was very accessible and free! Hope this review helps! read more

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Stop 2 on my Wallingford cafe tour. It is 930 on Tuesday there were six people total in the place already seated with their orders, and nobody in line or waiting. They offer baked goods, sandwiches, and some hot food. The coffee options are as expected with a list of flavors to add. Seating is a bunch of tables and 3 booths. I will say if you have a slightly larger butt these are the chairs you hate. They dig into your sides. The booths were already taken. I got my usual, americano and added the cinnamon bun flavor. I also got avocado toast and a cranberry orange muffin. My americano was bitter and had no flavor. Upon going back up to ask if it was added she admitted she forgot. The avocado toast was seasoned Well. I feel like the avocado was old as I could see some parts of it were brown and I'm not sure worth the 650 paid for it as it was very thinly smeared. I took the muffin home and didn't get to try it yet. Coffee and muffin were about 7 total. They do give you a loyalty card punched for the coffee. Lastly, the two workers didn't seem to jive- gave off vibes of not liking each other/not working well as a team. Prices aren't terrible, the coffee was good once flavor was added. Curious how the other food options are so may return with my family to try more but not running back. read more

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I enjoyed my breakfast at Le Jardin Café. I met a friend here at 9:30. We were the only ones in the place at the beginning of our visit. By the end of the visit the place was pretty crowded. I loved the quaint seating around the fireplace. Very enjoyable my breakfast was egg and cheese on a hard roll and everything was very fresh. Definitely enjoyed my pistachio flavored cappuccino and can't wait to go back and try different flavors. read more

Le Jardin Café - Such a cute breakfast spot - Cafes Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Calling all Christmas lovers!! Located right on North Main Street in Wallingford on a cutesy little center of town, this pretty little coffee shop/ boutique exists! I met a friend for breakfast to catch up and decided to check this place out and I'm glad I did! They had some awesome coffee Christmas specials! Some of the festive drink choices included Dirty Santa, The sweetie pie, Mistletoe spritz, double shot eggnog, candy crush latte and the one I ordered The Little Deb! The little Deb was made in a glass souvenir cup of choice and topped with a little Debbie Christmas tree cake!!! This coffee was so festive and fun and was sure a delicious sweet treat and I was able to keep my cup to make my own drinks at home! For breakfast me and my friend split something savory and something sweet. We chose the "North Main" breakfast sandwich with 2 cage free eggs, bacon and sausage, Vermont cheddar, topped with a buffalo aioli and micro greens on a brioche bun. It was very flavorful! For our sweet tooth we picked the CB Belgian Waffle which was great for sharing. It came with 4 little leige waffle pieces, whipped cookie butter and was topped with the seasonal fruit of blueberries and strawberries and biscoff crumbs. It was light yet so yummy and filling. We also checked out the little attached boutique filled with jewelry and clothes and it was super cute. As we walked out, one of the employees chased me out letting me know I forgot my souvenir cup at the table! I was also so grateful for the service provided there and for them making sure I got what I paid for. Everything was excellent and I can't wait for warmer weather to come back and sit outside with some summer seasonal drinks!!! Thank you Le Jardin for a beautiful morning! read more

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I live in Fairfield County and I have a friend who leaves in Simsbury, so we often meet halfway for breakfast or lunch. I try to find cute spots with some ambience. We lived this place! It so pretty inside and out. We had brunch, and it was excellent. The people who work there are very friendly, as well. We will return. Great spot to enjoy a coffee and relax. read more

Loved the atmosphere of this little Frenchy cafe! The food and drink, too, are a cut above the rest-- I've had my fair share of mediocre cafe food in a rush, and Le Jardin is nothing like that! Delish sweets, flavorful matcha lattes and coffees available-- what's not to love? read more

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This restaurant which I used to love has taken a nose dive. The prices are outrageous for one thing. I ordered a Deluxe Avo Tartine and received the regular one. The owner took the order and insisted that that's what I said. She continued to argue and was then going to charge me the difference for their mistake! Ended up just taking the one we didn't order . Exceptionally poor customer service from the owner. Just so you are aware, the bill came to over$60, which by the way I wouldn't mind paying if I actually was satisfied with the order. But as the owner I would expect her to have more class than to argue with a customer. We ordered the chocolate lava cake which was actually a small cupcake with no lava. Will not return. Not worth the money. read more

Small menu but something delicious for everyone! Perfect spot for a ladies lunch. Fun chic spot.

Had a great experience this morning! Both staff behind the counter were incredibly kind and helpful. Went above and beyond to be helpful as it was just myself and my toddler. The breakfast burrito and cinnamon roll were delicious. Love a family friendly place and will be back! read more

I met a friend here fo lunch, per her suggestion. What a cute place!! Simple options, but lots of baked goods! I got chicken quesadillas and she got a chicken cesar salad. Both made to order and delicious. Everything is fresh. Being a Tuesday afternoon, there was no line. We were helped promptly and our food was bought out to our table, even though there is a pick up area. There is a public lot for parking in back. There are lots of tables to sit at, and a small store with jewelry and gifts, also. We were able to sit and talk for a couple hours and not be bothered. We will be back! read more

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The parking is definitely a challenge. Cafe is very cute and has a nice gift shop attached. I found the staff to be disinterested and lackluster. We were the only people in line and were left standing there waiting before being approached. The coffee was mediocre and they were out of decaf espresso in the early afternoon with no offer to make more. Just an "I guess I could make a single pour over if you want?" No, no.....don't trouble yourself for a poor substitute. read more