This little gem is exactly what I'm looking for in a coffee shop. I took two steps inside and felt…read morelike I was at home. The vibes are straight up moody, in the best way possible. Twinkle lights, a neon sign with the phrase "stay wild," plants everywhere and I mean everywhere! Little things that I noticed and loved included a table with a community puzzle and some board/card games, very cool artwork on the walls, and hints of Halloween (skeletons and skulls), my favorite. The community feeling was also very obvious. Everyone was friendly, there were so many cute dogs and people waving and saying hi to each other as they came and went. I loved it. Now, on to the coffee... I was going to be staying put for a while before jumping on the road for a three hour drive so I ended up getting two of their seasonal drinks and a pastry. I always go for the seasonal options and they had several good ones to try. I started with the "peelin' so good," a banana and caramel latte with strawberry drizzle. I opted to get it with oat milk. Oh my goodness, it was so good. You might question banana in a latte, but I've been seeing them pop up everywhere and it was delicious. I also got a babka pastry, which I had never heard of before. It's pretty much a braided roll mixed with a sticky bun. It had cinnamon in it and a syrup over it. I snacked on that while I was there and finished it in my car. Super tasty! Before I left I got the "beez nutz" latte because I knew I would need help staying awake while driving for three hours. It was a honey latte with a peanut butter cold foam. Also delicious. I sipped down every drop. This shop is the perfect mix of dark whimsy, community, and coffee. A special place indeed. Give them a visit!

Great coffee shop. The owners of this "new" coffee shop bought Coal Yard and it's better than ever…read more I got a Marshmallow cold foam cold brew. It was great and they let me bring my own cup! All of their coffee I have had has been great. They have a limited selection of pastries, too. The inside is very cozy. There are plenty of seats. The service has always been friendly and quick. Visit this coffee shop if you are in Irvington

First time coming here. I love having a day off through the week and having the opportunity to…read morecheck out a new local coffee shop to get my day started. I've been wanting to try silver linings, but they re branded under the name Anecdote. Same spot and building as silver linings. When I came in, I was immediately greeted by Clint, him and his wife Marty are the owners. Eventually, Marty came in while I was there and I got to chat with them. They are very sweet. They also own another coffee shop that I really liked which was the mocha nut, but now they are both under the name Anecdote. The inside had a chillaxed vibe, with comfy seating. The decor reminded me of the mocha nut as they had some of the same wall art. I was undecided of what to order, so I asked Clint for recommendations. He told me of some seasonal drinks and that always peaks my interest. I went for the Red velvet latte with almond milk and it was delicious. I got it hot and really enjoyed it, I'm sure it would be just as tasty cold. I chilled inside while sipping on my latte, sat with my thoughts to prep my day. They have a restroom located all the at in the back of this establishment. n the back area near the restroom, the seats were so comfortable that I enjoyed lingering there with my coffee and having a relaxed start to the day. They offer wi-fi and have the password on display, I'll keep that in mind when needing a quaint place to work/study, with good coffee.

Cute, clean spot with plenty of seating. Service was friendly. Only 3 stars because I felt the…read morecoffee itself was lacking. We had a coldbrew with a splash of milk. Coldbrew had a watered down flavor. Also ordered the banana miso latte. It was fine but lacked on the flavor side to me.

amazing food and amazing staff, prices are great and affordable. Definitely would go back.read more

Claypot Coffee House has been on my must-visit list ever since I started seeing their drinks--and…read morethose viral sushi tacos--all over TikTok. While we didn't get the chance to try the tacos this visit, it was so fun watching them made fresh for other guests. The drinks absolutely stole the show. We ordered the Honey Lemon Iced Tea and a Vanilla Iced Latte, and both were incredible. Honestly, some of the best tea and espresso I've had. The service was top-notch, and the space is warm, cozy, and inviting. Whether you're catching up with friends over coffee or settling in to get some work done, it's the perfect spot to spend a few hours.

Love this place , I met a lot of very nice people the first time I went there. Great atmosphere and…read more awesome people. They have coffee and breakfast stuff!!.

First things first can we just speak on the mission behind this place, AMAZING!!! They provide…read moreemployment for those that have disabilities and give them purpose!! Went and enjoyed a raspberry white mocha and had an everything bagel with cream cheese and was met with smiles and such an amazing vibe!! I am a huge fan now and will make this a regular stop of mine!! Great place to study!! Meet with potential clients... like try this place out !!

It's been a while since I have been here! Formerly The Mocha Nut, Anecdote still looks as cute…read moreinside and offers the same friendly service. This feels like a coffee shop where they really try to get to know you and ask how your day is going. Tried their salted caramel latte with house made carmel syrup and it's one of the best lattes I have had! I can't wait to go back again and try some of their other house made flavors - there are several.

My go to Coffee Shop is generally Rivet in Westfield since it's closer, but I found myself on the…read moresouthside today and am happy that I stumbled across Anecdote ! The coffee is clean and has great taste and they make several tasty lattes! The banana miso latte was good and so was the lavender. The sausage egg and cheese biscuit was really fresh. They used fresh ingredients (not frozen like a lot of coffee shops) If you're looking for quality coffee in a super laid back environment on the southside then look no further

The staff here is so awesome. Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! It's definitely one…read moreof my favorite spots to stop by when I'm in Fountain Square. There's plenty of natural light, but also several cozier, dark areas perfect for coworking. When the weather's nice, the patio is unbeatable - they offer ample patio seating as well as chairs along the sidewalk. I usually choose something from their seasonal menu, and recently I tried the iced blueberry brown sugar matcha and it was amazing. *Free parking directly outside the building on Woodlawn Ave

Great coffee! Even with a long line, the service is fast. The vibe is relaxed and nice to sit…read moreinside or outside. I drive about 15 minutes and pass lots of other places just to get here. I would highly recommend.

I stopped here real quick as I was driving through time. It's in a real quiet side of town on the…read moreweekends. This would be a peaceful spot to get work done. Also it was spotless inside. The barista was great to suggest the maple syrup latte and that's what I went with. They were nice and quick with making the drink. Now taste I will say that they got the maple right on the head but too much milk for me I couldn't really taste the coffee as much as I would like.

Quills is a picture-perfect example of a city coffee shop: 2 walls of windows, excellent color…read morescheme, always has patrons, and the coffee is delicious. Even when there is a line (which there wasn't on a Sunday afternoon), it's hard to feel rushed or impatient because it's such an inviting space.

When you think of a quaint boutique, you probably don't picture a 49-year-old dude perusing the…read morecarefully curated tables and shelves. I don't exactly seem like their target audience and ideal customer. But, oh, how you would be wrong! Yes, when I find myself in a cute boutique, I'm usually the only guy to be seen (unless you count those hapless husbands who were dragged there just so his wife could "pop in and see and what they have") But fellas, listen up! Boutiques are your secret weapon. They do all the heavy lifting for you and instead of looking through a million stores to find that one perfect gift, go to the one store that has a million (well, almost) perfect gifts. When you find yourself asking: "Where can I find a great gift?" Let me introduce you to the boutique! Sometimes you can enter a store like this and have no idea what you are looking for and simply be inspired by the numerous gift ideas. On this particular day, I had a pretty good idea of what I was looking for, but alas, I couldn't find what I had in my head. No worries! Therein lies the power of the well-curated boutique. I quickly found a wonderful gift that may have even been a better fit than my initial idea. And it didn't stop there! I found other cute gifts to accompany my primary gift. Redefined Hope Boutique is a special place. Unlike any other boutique I've visited, Redefined Hope has a mission. This boutique supports the Hope Center, which is a local ministry on the front lines of fighting human trafficking. Do you need a better reason to visit? I'll be honest, I've been in and around "church world" for several decades, and when I usually see coffee shops or bookstores or other storefronts attached to churches, the can be a little less quality. It can be tough running a successful business with primarily volunteers. But Redefined Hope is simply a wonderful boutique standing eye to eye with any specialty shop, and I'd say they are even nicer than most I've visited. Redefined Hope is a beautiful shop with quality goods placed thoughtfully on tables and shelves around the store. You are sure to find the perfect gift (or gifts!) for that special someone. I know I did. From clothing to jewelry to books to travel mugs to plants, you won't be disappointed in the selection. They also have a coffee shop in-house, and all of the staff is so helpful. One of the coolest things they had on this St. Valentine's Day was a "Bloom Box" (I think that is what they called it). It was several bins filled with gorgeous wildflowers and you could hand-select the flowers of your choice. They also had a table with butcher paper, twine, shears and tape so you could wrap your bouquet with thoughtfulness and love. I had so much fun picking wildflowers and accompanying greenery to craft the perfect bouquet. I highly encourage you to pop-in to the Redefined Hope Boutique and see what they are about, learn about the Hope Center and have fun browsing their well-curated selection of beautiful wares. I look forward to going back when I'm looking for that next perfect gift for a very special person.

First off, this place is awesome. The people, the shop, the various items in the shop, the…read moreorganization itself...it's just a great place. I typically only come in during the holidays because they have such unique items that are not available anywhere else. I tend to find some kind of special item for my daughter's December birthday. I especially love the cute bags they use for your purchase. I decided to get a latte today and sit and enjoy the little space they have ... bonus points for not having a room full of people using their space for office work or it looking like the coffee shop we tried yesterday. Very nice ambiance and the sunlight makes that room so warm and cozy. A nice array of books to just look through. I enjoyed it very much! Maria made my latte, she was very sweet. I even was able to try the graham cracker ice cream which was delicious! Definitely going back for that! I purchased a couple little trinkets, and looked at all the different items. Such a lovely little shop. Please consider supporting this amazing shop. A little bit about the place itself is in the pictures.