A cool place with a few leather couches, a generous bartop with seating on the side, and additional…read moretables in the back. Free wi-fi. They sell gourmet chocolates here. Zing! The coffee is average and tends to run on the sweeter side. So be specific with your order. Service? Good enough. Though, it seemed the guy ringing us up could have used a good joke. But I only know lame jokes (which is pretty depressing in itself), so I did not share my jokes him.

I can't visit Auburn without stopping here and getting a Black Forest (specialty coffee drink)…read more Just about everyone who works there recognizes me coming in and knows exactly what I want. Someday I might trick them and order something else. (Probably not.) The atmosphere is very relaxed, and I believe there is free wifi. It's a great place to meet with a client or friend over a cup of coffee and maybe a chocolate or pastry. Would give it 6 stars if I could.

I love simple roast! The coffee whether it's just a regular cup of coffee or a latte you can't go…read morewrong stopping here. I wish they were in Syracuse. If you're lucky you'll miss a line but it's totally worth the wait. They are always very friendly and fast! Very helpful deciding what you want. Just your basic green shed if you blink you'll miss it but once you find it, you'll always go back!

I needed coffee to pull off a tabling event after a long day of work but didn't want plain old…read morecoffee today. Searched and found Simple Roast and wow I'll be going here more often. It is such a cool concept idea as 2 of the locations are small drive thru, like a backyard shed size. I was confused trying to find it at first because looking it up I didn't see what it would look like. The options for drinks are as endless as if you walked in to a coffee shop and they even have some breakfast food and bakery items on certain days. I pulled up 20 min to closing and was a little worried but I'm so grateful they weren't cleaning and closing everything up yet. The employee was the sweetest and made my drink super quick. Their seasonal options all sound so good and look amazing, I got the headless horseman and subbed the pumpkin whip cream for pumpkin cold foam. They are definitely Instagram worthy coffees!

I was in Auburn and looking for a place to have a good cup of coffee. I pulled up Roast & Toast…read morewithout realizing it was Simple Roast's new shop. I am going to be honest, I have had coffee over the years from their standalone kiosks and have found most of their drinks to be overly sweet with barely a taste of coffee. I did have their regular coffee several times and it was good. I know they have a good following and this is just my preferrence to have flavor but still a good coffee taste. I walked in and noticed how clean and comfortable looking everything was. It's not huge inside but there's a decent amount of seating if you want to sit down and enjoy your coffee. I didn't realize they had food as well so I will definitely try some next visit. I asked the barista about any homemade syrups, because I like to find interesting flavors and some unusually delicious combinations. They have a full selection of bottled syrups but the barista pointed out that if there are homemade syrups they will be featured on the drink specials. I selected the special Matcha Latte with espresso, homemade fig syrup and homemade plum bitters.....WOW!! It hit every note for me. The employees were friendly and the barista who helped me... thank you for being patient with my questions. This lovely spot is also open in the evening for cocktails! I will definitely be back.

Super cute and I love the concept of coffee by day, drinks by night! Had a couple of espresso…read moremartinis here for my birthday which was great! It can get rather cramped so take a peek in and make sure you'll have a spot to perch should you want to stop in for a drink! I've also been here during the day, you just have to go all the way down to the end to order a coffee. I've had mixed service experiences, mostly super attentive and friendly but one barista during the day wasn't the most customer friendly. I'd still gladly go back, the vibes are mostly great and I bet it's a nice spot to bring friends visiting!

I had a most delicious breakfast wrap to go for my lunch. I needed to get back on the road and it…read morewas perfect to eat while driving and truly so yummy!! I will definitely return!!

Downtown Auburn, NY has this tasty restaurants that I somehow missed in the three months that I've…read morebeen staying here. The food was great. I got a breakfast sandwich that had real eggs on stretch bread onions, and cheese topped with a little bit of hot sauce and a chocolate peanut butter protein milkshake to wash it all down. The menu has a variety of options from food to lattes, milkshakes, cooler drinks and some quick grab N go snacks. I ordered my food and milkshake at the counter. The host was helpful in helping me pick some of the best and most popular choices. She recommended some options and her options were great. I love them both. Plus they sell stretch bread from a local bakery. The inside of the dining area was clean well spaced out had window options for great natural light to come into the dining room. They had outside patio seating. The restrooms were clean. I'm happy I finally got to check out Cafe 108 before I leave town . I'm bummed that I did not discover the Cafe until later in my stay. Thank you for the great service and the great food. Cheers

This place is so cute and the ambiance is lovely. They have a market with local foodie items. They…read moreserve Gimme! coffee, but they don't know quite what to do with it. When I asked the barista how many ounces of espresso went into their lattes or ameicanos, they didn't know, and then explained that they just press buttons. If I wanted coffee made by buttons, we could just go to Starbucks or McDonald's. It hardly justifies $5 for a latte, which should ideally be made by a person. That said, the my coffee tasted great. Unfortunately, my friend ordered an americano. When I saw the barista pumping a thermos into his cup, I asked them what they were doing. They said "Oh, we pre-make it so it's easier for us." I didn't know that coffee shops are made to be easier on the purveyors. And they clearly don't know that within 15 minutes, the precious and delicate and delicious qualities of espresso disappear. I'm still shocked by their response. Also, his Americano wasn't hot as most of those thermoses don't keep things hot enough. But at least they didn't have to stress, which seems a large concern considering no one else was in the place. Ugh.

Well, I live above Pure and it is truly the only reason I refuse to move out of my apartment. This…read moreplace makes living downtown amazing -- FIRST OFF: Gimme Coffee is my favorite (as someone who has had coffee in 12 different countries and 34 different states) and boy, do they know how to utilize it. My personal favorite: a vanilla (did i mention their syrups are HOMEMADE????) breve. My favorite breve in town. SECOND OFF: the food? local, fresh, made right. Also for those days when I can't really be around the public: amazing food to-go! Also very vegan-friendly. THIRD OFF: the goods! the variety! whether I want local honey, some kombucha, local cheeses....milk, lassi even! pastas, spices, just visit and see for yourself. FOURTH OFF???: the homemade baked goods (best kept secret: theyre $1 after 5 pm). I live for the chocolate croissants. FIFTH OFF: super fun weekly drinks! My favorite so far: Thai iced tea. SIXTH OFF AND MOST IMPORTANT: every single employee that works there is incredible, welcoming, loving, I consider them my cafe family. Truly. I refuse to leave this apartment if it means taking me further from Pure! For now, I only have to walk downstairs for dreams come true.

service was good, only waited 10-15min but we looked around the shop and got a few things, pancakes…read morewere really good! but they are definitely HUGE

The food and the service were very good. The seating was a bit cramped, and arriving on a busy…read moreSaturday in February turned out to result in a significant wait for a table. There were some samples to try while we waited, however, so that was nice. Essentially, this is like a local version of a Cracker Barrel complete with a shop of interesting things. The breakfast skillet was tasty and I really enjoyed their toast. The burger was seared well for flavor, but still juicy and the fries had good flavor and crispiness. I enjoyed the semi campy vibe of the restaurant and store in a way that a corporate place would not accomplish.

We recently had a going away party for one of our employees and she wanted donuts. We chose…read moreCamerons and these donuts are huge and so so good. Great variety of options and delicious frostings and creams. My go to's are the fritter and their cinnamon roll. Always a go to when out at work.

Cameron's bakery is awesome. Amazing donuts. You got to try their glazed with coconut shavings on…read moreit. It's to die for. I buy all my cakes from them. They're Italian. Bread is great. The only drawback is a little pricey. Prices have gone up a few times I've noticed. At least they're not like taps. Same price for Italian bread but you get half a loaf now.

New owner bought it 2 years ago now. Done a great job giving it a facelift and a welcoming…read moreatmosphere. New coffee flavors and friendly staff. Homemade food that is fresh each day. Def worth checking out.

Coffee is engrained into American culture, and in Auburn New York there are only a couple coffee…read morespots. Unfortunately, they are not worth going to to sit at. I hate to write a negative review, as this review is solely based on one employees poor attitude who it seems has received negative reviews on other platforms. There are numerous other issues, but it is solely you who caused this review. In the Cafe industry some standards should be set, you have to have good coffee and employees who are kind and respectful to customers. To complain the majority of the time you are working and say no sorry we don't do that to nearly everything that is at a typical cafe is not sufficient to be a barista. If you are asked to use a smaller size cup or for a drink to be not filled to the top, that should not be an issue. Respect goes both ways, and disrespect will not get you anywhere. Here are some things that NEED to change. Espresso is brewed into glass, not the steel canister used for milk. Steaming milk is not a set it and forget it while the steamer vents off into an unattended mixer. Americano's are made with steam, not hot water from the faucet. Fresh breakfast Sandwiches are not ones that sit in a plastic container rotating under a heat light for the entire day. When a customer walks in an empty store, they should not have to wait while you unload a box and restock shelves. To be a barista you need training as there are standards and methods to brew individual drinks. Whoever owns this place needs to learn themselves how to actually be a barista and train the baristas on how to actually make proper espresso, americano, cafe latte, etc. Do NOT advertise fresh made breakfast sandwiches for the garbage you have rotating in plastic containers for eight hours. Step your game up, this place is absolutely pathetic as it is. Soon someone will open a decent coffee spot to sit and drink if standards here are not changed. To the younger women who work here your customer service is excellent. Thank you for being kind and friendly. I've come here a few times in the past few weeks, and after dealing with the rudeness this morning I will not come back.

I absolutely love this coffee and I truly appreciate a small business owner who takes so much pride…read moreand passion in their craft! I had been meaning to order beans forever and was lucky enough to stumble upon their table at Prison City's winter market! I bought a light and a dark roast, whole beans and the were both amazing! It really makes a difference in the cup of coffee! I've always wanted to stop by for the $1 pour over (I'm not sure if they're still doing it anyway, but I envy those who have had this experience!). I also want to acknowledge the business owner; he really did a lot for the community in the early days of the pandemic and I'll never forget that. He still exudes positivity despite the many demands of small business ownership. Anyway, if you're in the area, stop by Crow city roasters! I believe you can also order online for pickup!

The owner of the place was so sweet! They no longer sell coffee due to covid but he was able to…read moresell me some freshly roasted coffee beans. For each bag, it was $8 for 8oz. Very good prices. I haven't yet tried the coffee, but the service alone was amazing. He spent so much time sharing his story and showing us his rostering set up.