Lighthouse Coffee is a great beacon of light when it comes to many coffee shops in the Reno/Sparks area. Located right next to the Sparks Marina, this place will definitely give you the pick-me-up you need in order to keep your day going. With its delicious coffee and drinks to the friendly staff, Lighthouse Coffee is and should be the place you should go to fuel your coffee addiction.
To start off, the location is ideal! It sits alongside the Marina, so you can enjoy your drink before or after a quick little walk along the park. Legends is also walking distance away! The interior is very clean and well maintained. There is a couch, several tables, and even a bar sitting area. The exterior has several tables and is under shade, so you won't be subjected to the heat that much, so that's a nice touch! And I really like how there are giant windows that let in a lot of natural light!
The atmosphere is laid back and perfect for studying. Patrons know not to be too loud as they can see other people studying. It's also a great spot to just hang out and catch up with your friends. It may get a little cramped during busy, peak hours (maybe in the morning), but I've been there multiple times in the afternoon on different days, and I've never had a problem finding/sitting at a table. Another aspect of why I like Lighthouse's atmosphere so much is the playlist(s). The music is exactly what I listen to, so if you like Indie pop / alternative, then this is your coffee shop!
The service is exceptional! I always get my order within 2-3 minutes of ordering. I don't even have time to get myself situated at a table, and my order is already waiting for me at the counter! Talk about fast service! And the staff is amazing. They're always in a good mood and extremely friendly. On several occasions, I heard the staff singing in the back of the store. It's great to see employees having a good time at work! It must mean they really like working there, and that really is a one or two star difference for me!
Finally for the drinks! I've never had a bad drink here before, ever! I've gotten several drinks here before, and my favorite has to be the Matcha Smoothie! It's smooth, creamy, and does not leave a weird aftertaste in your mouth, unlike some other matcha drinks I've had in town. I've also had the iced latte a few times, and that was also lovely. As for straight up black coffee, I have not had that before, but I'm sure it's good since the quality and care of the other drinks/ingredients is top-notch! The price is also comparable to other coffee shops / chains. Sadly, I have not had any of their food YET! But the next time I go, I'm trying their quiches!
Overall, I love Lighthouse Coffee! With amazing drinks, a good atmosphere, and even better service/staff, coffee shops like this are hard to come across. I would definitely go back and recommend this place to anyone. read more