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!

Cute spot with such fun and trendy drink options. The whipped strawberry shortcake latte was very…read moregood! I'll be back to try more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Very helpful people and a wide variety of coffee flavors. The workers know what they're doing and…read morethey know their stuff. Quick Service even when they're busy. Love the smell every time I walk in there. Lot of fun to meander along their merchandise.

This is one of my favorite places to both go get a coffee on the weekend and also buy my coffee…read morebeans. You can totally taste the quality of their own roasted beans. They have fun flavors at this location that you can try while you're in the store, I love getting their seasonal lattes when I visit.

Scooters coffee is much better than Starbucks in my opinion. Scooter's drive thru is also much…read morefaster than their competitors. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating.

One thing that I really appreciate about Scooter's is how they will have different free drink days…read morefor teachers and healthcare workers. Any size and any drink! I think that this is great to help show appreciation for those working in these fields. I am not the biggest fan of their espresso (I love Starbucks' blonde espresso) and am sad that they got rid of Redbull :( I tried their Scoot! energy drink infusion and I was not a big fan. I wish that they had more coffee drink options that weren't so sugary/sweet. I have never found a go-to here that keeps me coming back for more. I have always gotten good service here though and it's a cute, cozy little place where you could work or study. I also think that Scooter's has a good rewards program to get free drinks.

I can't put anything in about the food because I didn't try the food, but I thought their coffee…read morewas awful. I came here because it said amazing espresso, no burnt taste. I found that to be the opposite the espresso seems burnt to me over roasted, it is not smooth. If you're a coffee connoisseur this is not the place to go. If you want a place to hang out talk to your friends, socialize or you need quick drive-through or maybe you're a latte Drinker and there's enough milk to make the taste of the coffee better than maybe OK. The service was good just not the espresso.

Stopped by quickly to get some caffeine and beans to take home (we use the Rockbrook espresso for…read moreour home espresso machine). I was going to get brewed coffee but saw the special caramel shaken espresso so I switched course. I'm glad I did because it was delicious and not too sweet! It also had 3 shots of espresso so the perfect amount of caffeine. They didn't have full 1 lbs bags of the beans I wanted, but the barista was accommodating and gave me 2 1/2lb bags for the price of the 1lb bag ( a few $$ savings). I didn't go in but peeking in through the window, it looks like there's a good amount of seating to enjoy your coffee or do some work.