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    Second Nature Coffee Co

    4.4 (40 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Sabrina C.

    TL;DR: Cute place, mid seasonal drinks, limited parking & seating. ​Food & Drinks (1/5): Complete disappointment, especially considering the price. I ordered a Gingerbread Latte ($7) and an Eggnog Latte ($6.50). The Gingerbread Latte tasted like nothing but plain milk and espresso since there was no syrup or spice profile at all. I actually had to use their spice bar to season it myself just so it wouldn't taste like hot milk. ​To make matters worse, they have these wooden snowman shaped plugs for the to-go cups. They look cute, but they are the wrong size for the lids. When you put them in, they scrape against the lid and drop wood shavings into your coffee. ​The Maple Walnut Scone ($5.50) tasted good with plenty of maple flavor, but it wasn't a scone. It was very soft and airy, more like a piece of bread than a traditional crumbly scone. ​Service (3/5): There were two people working and they were efficient. The drinks came out quickly, though the quality control was lacking. ​Ambiance (4/5): The highlight of the visit was the building itself. It has a chalkboard menu on the main wall with a smaller seasonal menu on the side of the register. It is a beautiful, historical space that feels very quaint and charming. While the interior is lovely, please note that seating is minimal. Also, the parking lot is quite tiny. I'd recommend skipping the stress of their lot and using the public parking area a few streets away instead.

    Chloe P.

    Grabbed an iced matcha with a friend and our pups before going on a walk on the bike trail. Highly recommend picking up a beverage or snack from Second Nature while wandering around downtown or hitting the bike trail!! You wont regret stopping by. Friendly staff and great ambiance at this local cafe.

    Phoebe P.

    Coffee was delicious and freshly made. Service was friendly. Ambiance was nice, plenty of seating, light airy space. There is a parking lot, didn't know that so parked on the street but didn't need to pay.

    Esther P.

    amazing as always! have been here a couple times after my first review and frankly, prefer this place over goosecup. iced chai is delicious. i get this every time. might be the best one ive ever had. i tried a gluten free oat banana muffin this time and that too, was great! the employees are always so kind and attentive to all the customers. love supporting small local businesses.

    Tom Y.

    The latte was amazing due to its amazing flavors and foam. I've been passing by this street but never stopped by this jewel. The best thing about this place is its cozy, clean, and nice service. The quality of coffee is exceptional.

    Affogato and Cappuccino absolutely amazing!
    Autumn K.

    All the things! All in one! Cappuccino and Affogato! Excellent service and ambiance! Excellent seating! Love this spot!

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    Rob H.

    I enjoyed a coffee in my favorite coffee shop yesterday. As always, the staff are happy and friendly and the coffee is excellent.

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    Kai P.

    They make Cappuccinos right here!!! Everyone I came here with today thinks the coffees are particularly good

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    It is all great at Second Nature. I spend as much time as I can there...indoors & outdoors.

    Cinnamon bun latte & Pumpkin latte

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    2 months ago

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    Thanks for the detailed review, Abi!

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    Thanks for the review Whitney! We appreciate yoU!

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    5 months ago

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    thanks for visiting our shop. Glad to hear you enjoyed everything!

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    6 months ago

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    Thank you for the review! We appreciate you!

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    2 months ago

    Coffee had no sweetener but I paid for Vanilla, ratios off but service was fast even with a line

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    Thanks for taking the time to review, Autumn!

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    11 months ago

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    thanks for the review!

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    Thanks so much for the review!

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    Thanks for the review, Daniel!

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    Thanks for the review :)

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    Thank you so much for the review and for stopping by our shop!

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    Thanks for the review, Andy! We appreciate you!

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    Thank you for taking the time to review. We appreciate you!!

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    Thanks for coming in and taking the time to review.

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    Thanks for coming in! So glad you enjoyed it!

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    Thanks so much for your review, Richard!

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    Thank you so much for the review! So glad you enjoyed!

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    10 months ago

    One of the best spots for excellent lattes and wonderful customer service! It's a cute coffee shop with a nice ambiance.

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    Thank you for visiting and taking the time to review!

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    1 year ago

    I typically don't drink coffee but I really enjoy the coffee at this location. It's great quality!

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    2 years ago

    Delicious coffee that is full bodied and full of flavor combined with a relaxing and inviting interior makes me want to come back soon.

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    As someone who loves coffee and even roasts my own beans, I can say--this place is more than a café.

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