Things this is vs. isn't:…read more +A great space for busy parents who need a space to read, write, chat, do some light work while their kids happily entertain with the vertical-built playground in the "silo" +A spacious cafe area for meeting a friend or 3, doing some group study etc +Warm and inviting area to fit your needs +Cafe with an espresso bar, smoothies, bites, etc The goal isn't craft coffee and high brow offerings. You won't find a cupping class or ample greenery/plants and local businesses to browse. But hopefully you will find a place to rest awhile, invite a few friends into a space you don't have to present and clean up after

The Commons Coffee Shop is inside Stonebridge Church, so I am a frequent flyer here, but it's also…read morea great shop during the work week. With a few hours open each day, it's a super quiet and bright spot to work. Bonus, if you bring your kids they can play inside the indoor playground. The use Hardy Coffee and have Hardy treats, so you know it's good! I typically just opt for a black coffee because we don't often get a ton of time to get coffee before service starts, but they're bigger than the free cups and every once in a while it's a nice switch up. Everyone working is really nice and friendly and it's a nice place to mingle while you wait for your drinks and meet other parishioners.

Amazing service. Amazing coffee. The owner helped us today and was amazing checking in on us. My…read moreonly complaint is I wish it was closer to my house.

I was hoping to spend a little time here on a Saturday with a cup of tea and my book, but…read moreunfortunately there just wasn't much on the menu for a non-coffee drinker. I checked online before I went, but couldn't find a full menu, so I wasn't sure what tea or other caffeine-free options they had. When I asked about herbal tea, the employee first told me they didn't have any. After I mentioned how disappointed I was, she checked and came back with a few tea options, but peppermint was the only herbal one. I'm just not a mint tea person, so that didn't work for me. She mentioned that they used to carry more herbal teas, but they didn't sell well, so they stopped offering them. I totally understand that from a business standpoint. The employee was nice, although she didn't seem super familiar with the menu and didn't suggest anything else that was caffeine-free or lower calorie. I really wanted to give this place a try and hang out for a while, but I just couldn't find anything to order. It seems like a nice spot if you're a coffee drinker, but unfortunately there isn't enough on the menu for me to have much reason to come back.

Cute and cozy coffee shop! They are very spacious, and they have a cute patio outside. I was…read moresurprised to see how many options they have!! They have tons of food options, like breakfast sandwiches, toasts, bagels, oatmeal, quiche, and waffles. They also have gluten free and vegan options!!! (Including gluten free biscuits and gravy, YUM!) The drinks include refreshers, teas, espresso, latte, americano, cold brew, cappuccino, and so many more!! My hot flat white with oat milk was awesome. It was the perfect temperature and size. This place is very cozy and personable. I can tell the staff gets to know the customers very well. They have a nice rewards system and cute little items, like stickers, for sale too.

Can't go wrong at our neighborhood coffee spot. My kids love coming here bc of all the board games…read morethey have and the donuts. I'm not a coffee drinker so always get the iced tea but they have lots of breakfast options which are delicious. Bagel sandwiches, egg bites, waffles, donuts, etc. Staff is friendly and service ia quick! Always a great experience here.

Let's talk about the SUSHI TACO!!! OMG, I don't think I can eat sushi the regular way anymore!…read more I got the sushi taco and my boyfriend went with the spicy chicken kimchi and of course, that wasn't enough. We also grabbed the cucumber salad (TOP TIER), dumplings, and crab rangoon. For drinks, the honey milk tea was a little mild for me, but the mango tea?! Loved it! The location is great too! Right on the corner and super easy to spot. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

Such a fun little spot! Kawaii Tea Time is bright, colorful, and immediately feels cheerful when…read moreyou walk in. There were clearly posted signs explaining how to order through the kiosk, so the whole process was really easy. I ordered everything to go and don't think I waited more than five minutes. I made it approximately as far as my car before giving in and eating the salmon sushi taco because it smelled way too good to wait. It was my first sushi taco and absolutely will not be my last. SO good. I also tried the crystal shrimp dumplings. They were okay for me, but they have bamboo shoots or something similar mixed in, which isn't really my thing. That's entirely a picky-eater problem and not a them problem! The mini custard buns were everything they should be: soft, warm, sweet, and delicious. I also got the beef noodle soup with udon, and I really appreciated that they packaged the broth separately from everything else so I could combine it when I got home. Such a smart little detail for takeout. Really fun experience, quick service, and several things I'd absolutely come back for!

peanut butter latte on their fall menu is so good. taste is quality & REAL. plus super creamy!!!read more

I ordered a 20 oz and I was disappointed to see that it is not full and I could have saved money…read moreand ordered the smaller size. My friends matcha was the same. Not filled all the way. Please fill my cup.

Stories has been around for ages, and I've been meaning to try it. Finally got the opportunity this…read morepast Saturday. Sadly, no pictures, we were too engrossed in conversation. The location on 204th Street in Gretna is clean, open, inviting ... but noisy. It's one of those warehouse-type settings where you really have to work at having a private conversation. Seating is expecially comfortable in the big chairs, but then you have to schootch them close together and lean in so you can hear each other, which is unfortunate. Granted, tables are set far apart, but this should be in addition to. Coffee was delicious, but the beignet bites were just so-so. Granted, one should not expect New Orleans beignets outside of New Orleans, but these little donut puffs had only a light dusting of powdered sugar (which I actually was thankful for because I wore black pants!), and there was a not-overly-pleasant surprise inside with an indistinguishable creamy substance that was sort of like the inside of a brown sugar cinnamon poptart, only less so. I hadn't been expecting that. The yogurt parfait was substantial and delicious. (The staff was friendly and helpful when making selections, but it didn't occur to me to ask about fillings.) I might visit again, but maybe at one of the other locations, if acoustics were more promising.

A MUST visit!! One of the best coffee shops to lounge and get some work done or meet up with…read morefriends. They have seasonal drinks and some yummy bites. I always get the spinach and artichoke dip that comes with sliced baguettes. Parking is fine. Clean atmosphere with friendly customer service.

I've been here twice and both times were great! The staff is super friendly and always helpful…read morenavigating the menu to get you the drink you'd like. I had a SFVL and the avocado toast and wow the toast creamy and dense. With the perfect amount of cheese and avo. The coffee was great and good conversation was had. Like all Stories, they're great for meetings and catching up, and if you can handle a little noise, working. I am excited for Williamsburg pizza to open but parking could be a little hairy

This is my favorite Stories location! The interior design is gorgeous. Love the green accents and…read moreplants. All of the baristas are so kind. Never had a bad experience at stories. I would say their customer service is great. I've tried many drinks from them. My favorite is the shaken espresso drinks. Also, love their breakfast burritos.

I met my dear dear dear friend here for a coffee and catch up…read more I opted for a SF latte and some avo toast. WOW it is just always so good and savory I always want more, even though the bread is very thick and hearty and topped with heaping piles of avocado. I opted for a little balsamic glaze and it was divine! Always a great time at Zen, plus I got to see the new expansion. It's a great spot for meeting, working, or catching up with friends.

I recently visited Zen Coffee Company for the first time. Since I've been avoiding caffeine lately,…read moreI was hoping for a good selection of herbal teas. They only offered one herbal option (lavender mint) but unfortunately I could only taste the mint and didn't notice any lavender. They did have other caffeine-free drinks available, but I was looking for something unsweetened and low in sugar. The space was also different than I expected. Based on the name, I imagined a cozy, relaxing atmosphere with comfortable lounge seating. Instead, the décor felt a bit mismatched, almost like the café had expanded over time and the two sides were decorated very differently. That said, one thing they absolutely got right was the amount of seating. There were plenty of tables and space to work, study, or catch up with a friend without feeling crowded. The biggest downside was the cleanliness. The bathroom didn't feel clean, there were stains on the floors, chipped paint and damaged walls, crumbs around the couches and on some of the chairs, and the dish return bins were noticeably dirty inside. I stayed for about 90 minutes, and during that time I didn't see any cleaning happening, even though there were several areas that clearly needed attention. None of these issues alone would have been a dealbreaker, but together they made the café feel neglected and took away from what otherwise could have been a much more enjoyable experience.

Getting the Coffee Passport has helped me discover so many new places, and this week's stop was…read moreStir Coffee Bar. The shop is on the smaller side, but it wasn't too busy on a Saturday morning, and we had no problem finding a table. I noticed several people working on their laptops, so it seems like a great spot to get some work done or just relax with a coffee. I ordered an iced oat milk latte and a cinnamon roll bread pudding. The bread pudding was SO GOOD. I would honestly make the drive just to have that again. They also offer a variety of toasts and pastries if you're looking for something to eat. One thing I always appreciate about coffee shops is when they feature products from other local vendors, and Stir had a nice selection of things like jewelry, mugs, and puzzles. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm glad the Coffee Passport brought me here. I'll definitely be back for that bread pudding!

The first time walking in, the overall atmosphere was very calm and quiet, nice relaxing…read moreatmosphere. I liked the little gift shop and the cozy couch and chairs. Ordering took me a while because I had never been there and just looking over the menu I was expecting more combinations to choose from but it is very much build your own. I enjoyed the seasonal menu although I did think the tiramisu cold foam was a drink because it was under drinks but it was just a topping. I did get a vanilla latte with the tiramisu cold form and it was DELICIOUS! I would definitely try it again the next time I go. The barista that helped me was very kind and friendly. She helped me make the best selection. The types of milk you can get is Oat, Coconut, whole cream and half and half, I did wish they had a skim milk option but the coconut milk was very good in my latte. My sister ordered a Blueberry Matcha Tea, she enjoyed it and said the blueberry wasn't a strong flavor profile. I would recommend stopping in and getting a drink and having a nice conversation with someone.

Staff, food, and service all great! Lots of seating and…read moreoptions of food! Coffee is great too!

This place is SO good, and very reasonably priced! Some of my foodie friends brought me in a few…read moremonths ago, and I have not been able to stop thinking about their brunch!! This time I got the chicken fried steak, with biscuits, and frips on the side. I'll be honest that the chicken fried steak wasn't as good as last time-- it was more of a ground beef texture. The biscuits were absolutely amazing, and the perfect texture and taste to go with the gravy! The frips were also surprisingly good as I'm not a huge potato person! The burrito bowl is also something I wouldn't have ordered myself, but my friends loved it! Overall, it did have a good flavor, better than I expected. I love a pancakes come with real maple syrup! This is a huge plus for me, as it makes such a difference in my opinion. Overall, the price point for these made from scratch Meals is so good! This may be my favorite brunch in the city, as everything comes out piping hot, and incredibly fresh. Service is also amazing as well! The restaurant is small, with one back room that allows for a more intimate setting. There's also a patio, which I have not yet gotten to sit on with the cold weather! I would recommend making a reservation in advance since there is not a huge amount of seating.