There was a bit of a wait for the coffee order BUT , geez they JUST opened 4 days ago!!! And they…read more are still in the soft opening phase, I expect things will be running more smoothly very soon. The young woman who waited on me has only been here for a day and needed extra assistance, as we all do when we begin a new job, nevertheless she was super pleasant and was happy to find out any information that I asked of her. The ambience is more formal (dark, chic and modern) than the hippie independent coffee shop vibe that existed when the space was 929 coffee. Pricing is on par with Starkville (higher end of average), and there was a selection of baked goods and at least six different kinds of biscuits (classic, sausage/cheese, confetti, lemon-blueberry, peach-brown sugar, and orange-cranberry). YES, they serve lunch after 11AM (sandwiches and salads) , so I'll DEFINITElY be back to try them out and do an updated review. I'm met the owner, Matthew, who was like a hummingbird going to and fro troubleshooting, inquiring about satisfaction, and educating folks about their new coffee from Austin, Texas (Cuvee) which is smooth and delightful. He is super enthusiastic and was fun to chat with. I noted three BIG improvements:
1. the outside tile entry is finally leveled and fixed;
2. the bathroom faucets are upgraded - yay!!; and
3. the menu is now on a large TV screen on the wall and to the left of the register. This can be updated to notate when things are sold out and provide explanations for coffee options. The font size could be larger (maybe bold print?) for easier viewing.
As with the former business I look forward to spending many more afternoons on the shaded front porch here people watching and reading .
Ideas for improvements/future consideration:
1. mounted fans for warmer months to cool patrons on the porch and keep pesky flies away; and
2. mounted heaters to make outdoor seating more comfortable in much cooler months.
I look forward to seeing what else Matthew will come up with (hoping he'll bring more freshly made breakfasts a la 929 style... sure do miss their food...) and wishing High Ground success.
** I didn't venture downstairs so cannot comment on the vibe there.