It is exactly what it says it is: a coffee house with some extras for munching on while you drink…read moreyour brew.
Having said that, I'm not gonna lie and say I wasn't disappointed when I got here and saw that 1/3 of the menu options, the waffles, are no longer offered after 3 p.m.
I ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese English muffin. It was pretty delish, but I have to say the presentation is lacking. My friend ordered the spinach, egg, and cheese muffin.
I was taken aback when, a few moments later, the "waitress" (not sure what you call someone who brings you the food but doesn't actually wait on you. A food runner, perhaps? Except that's not what she was) showed up with two "small" paper bags. I'm not sure I can say she dropped them on the table, but I can't say she gently placed them there, either.
I was lost for a moment, like, what is this? It took a second to realize it was our order. So, presentation is lacking, to say the least. I expect this type of food delivery from a hospital "on-the-go" coffee shop, not a "brewing cafe and arthouse." Especially on a weekend, they should consider some sort of plating option, even if it's just a paper plate. Otherwise, you don't need this much real estate (the place is not exactly tiny) if the service is going to be grab-and-go style.
Service was proper, not overly polite, just proper.
We also ordered a latte and a cappuccino. The latte was beautifully presented, while the cappuccino was served in the most unusual of ways: in a Mason jar. What? Odd, to say the least.
However, I can forgive all these "trespasses" into proper gastronomy because, in the end, the coffee was good and the sausage muffin was delicious.
We also ordered a ham and cheese croissant because my friend was left starving after the small portion, even though the size was pretty much what you'd expect (think McDonald's muffin size). The croissant, on the other hand, was decently sized and priced. He asked for the ham on the side, and it came in its own "paper bag."
To recap: While the interior is larger than expected and fairly appealing (the lighting is more suited to a brightly lit, task-driven factory assembly line), the actual experience is a mix of: here's my grandma's special glass cup, but Uncle made your sandwiches to go in cheap paper bags. Very contrasting experiences.
The saving grace is that everything was at least great-tasting and reasonably priced. Just know this is not the place for a cute date.