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The Mill

4.4 (580 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Waffles, Cafes
Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Classy
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Waffle
Georgia G.

Super great coffee, I got an iced vanilla late with their vanilla bean syrup and it was so amazing, I will definitely be coming back just for that. And the waffle was delicious too, super fluffy and topped with the perfect hint of sweetness from the powdered sugar! Baristas were sweet too :)

Heather C.

Love this place for the cute outside look of it. Lots of natural sunlight and jut this cute house vibe from the outside. Inside is full of light. I will say the seating is really not great/ comfortable for a long time but their drinks are good and pastries too (although everything is pricey)

Wafflle $7.75 and Jam $1
Dominique S.

I went on a Monday and got an ice matcha and waffle with jam on the side. Loved the music being played, it made for a nice working environment! It was crowded by 10am. The matcha was $7, waffle was $7 and the jam was $1 extra so a little pricey. I would get the matcha again, sweet and flavorful!

Woodsy vibes
Will P.

Felt like stopping in after strolling the farmer's market this Saturday. No long line which was a treat. Great service and seating where most were working. Something about the light wood paneling and tables makes this shop quite inviting and grounding. I got the pink bourbon Colombian drip and it was plenty good. A favorite spot for a coffee for sure.

Karen C.

I needed a coffee fix while working at the office, so my coworker and I decided to walk to The Mill since she recommended their coffee. I went with a vanilla bean latte with almond milk. The coffee was really good, but I'm not sure I could make this a regular stop because of the price. A 16-ounce latte cost me $8.81 before tips, which is definitely higher than what I usually pay at other coffee shops.

Cassia cold brew & matcha sparkler
Gillian A.

Yummm the matcha powder used here is goooood, and no skimping on it in drinks either!! I had the matcha sparkler and it was very refreshing. Hit the spot on a warm day. The cassia cold brew was a bit disappointing. The brew itself tasted smooth but the cream was bland and acted more as cup filler. Would have enjoyed a regular cold brew much more. Of course I had to try one of the iconic yeasted waffles here!! The waffle in hand was super light and crispy! Standard waffle taste. Reminds me a lot of something I would find at, like, Disneyland as an on-the-go snack lol. A small treat-yo-self kind of thing. Lastly, I tried a vegan spiced coffee cake donut that was in the display case. Pretty tasty vegan donut. Not overly sweet. Like the waffle it would make a great complement to any of the drinks here. Friendly and patient staff. I visited on a Friday at around 11 am. Short ordering line at the time and most of the seating was occupied. Didn't have too much trouble finding no-fee 1-hour parking along 18th Street.

Matcha
Jana C.

I came to this place after a workout class right around the time it first opened. I ordered a hot latte with half vanilla and half caramel. I do say the latte was a 5/5 very delish. My friend got their matcha and said it was pretty good. We were the first customers so our drinks came out quick! I will say my heart did sort of drop as our total came out to a little over $16. The mill has some outdoor seating where we were able to wait for it to open. It's cute inside but my it echoed so bad and we're pretty loud talkers. However as more people came in the noise seem to be drowned.

Matcha and waffle
TJ Y.

Amazing barista.. she was the sweetest and patient.. yummy waffle: crispy outside, fluffy inside and matcha is good if you like a more sweeter matcha profile.. super spacious good to study at and good lighting

Caramel latte and pumpkin pecan muffin
Angie L.

This is my go to coffee spot! They have a delicious caramel latte that's perfect if you like your coffee on the sweeter side. And they have a lot of good pastries, all of which I believe are gluten free. They have some indoor seating but I prefer the back patio on a nice sunny morning.

Bambi & I get our white mochas with almond milk.
Michelangelo S.

Mmmmmm, Mocha Mondays @ The Mill Have Never Been Better! SITREP Bambi and I were in the mood to caffeinate to prepare for the President's Day Protest at the State Capitol. and so there was no place better for us to trek to than The Mill to get us in the *right head space*. THE SETUP The Mill has a sah-weeeeet array of delicious coffees AND taste treats and we definitely took advantage of this! * My eyes didn't get past the Strawberry Donut, so my low-glucose diet was already a goner at this point; so, * So I tried to make up for it by getting a sugar-free Mocha to *ratchet down* any deleterious sugary overloads. BOTH were outstanding, and Bambi was quite happy with hers as well! OUTSIDE PATIO We actually took advantage of the rear outdoor patio on this occasion and this proved nice because it was nice and quiet with only two other couples there as well. BUT it was really cool since the sun doesn't really break through the room or high walls very well - more of a concern for Bambi than for me. THE LOWDOWN The Mill is an excellent spot to chill and prepare for your next adventures!

Vegan Strawberry doughnut, coffee cake, and cold brew
Leilua L.

Super great service. The girl at the front counter was so nice and recommended drinks when I asked and was super friendly and inviting. The vibes here are super cute and cozy and nice seating outside that is in the shade and plenty of people walking around and heading to the farmers market which is close by as well. So there is great people watching and dogs around. Some things my friends and I tried and what we rate them... Vegan Strawberry doughnut - medium texture good strawberry flavor - 4/5 Coffee cake - softer texture than the doughnut, whipped frosting and brown sugar crumbles - 3/5 Cold brew - 9/10 - bold flavor Oat milk vanilla bean latte - good coffee flavor profile, not overly sweet but sweet enough. - 8.5/10 Black coffee - 9/10 pure and simple The woman working there (I wish I asked her name) recommended the matcha latte so I'll deff come back here to try that. Loved this coffee shop and great location on a Saturday to hit up the farmers market.

Oat Milk Latte to go
Josephine W.

Coffee always hits the spot. Plenty of pastries to choose from and the customer service is always outstanding. Definitely one of my go to spots when I am in the area. It's nice and cozy and plenty of open seats/tables.

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This is my favorite coffee shop in Midtown. Beautiful atmosphere, chill music, great drinks and friendly baristas. The sweet treats are always a delight! I dare you to sit here smell the waffle and not immediately buy one. They have such a fantastic tea flavors and for a coffee spot a solid selection. The vibe is immaculate. The only hard things is there are limited wall sockets if you have an old pc like me.

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There is street parking available. I've never had problems finding parking nearby.

How long do they serve waffles for? What's the cut off time?

Hi, so I’m trying to remember the exact time I believe it was 12:30pm for the fancy waffles but they serve the basic handheld plain waffle all day.

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I've been wanting to try the matcha drinks at Offbeat for a while and found myself nearby so…read morestopped in. First, the pros: Matcha latte was delicious and clearly high grade. My drink wasnt too sweet which I prefer. The hojicha latte was great as well! You don't see this often if at all so it was a pleasant surprise. The service was friendly and they were patient when I had questions on the standard vs the "twice" drinks. They have a shared parking lot which helps as they are off a busy stretch of road. The cons: They do not have size options for their beverages. Which for the most part isn't an issue except when I wanted a large drink. Which is why I bought 2. They partnered with Pastry Cat and unfortunately the common theme was they never had pastries even in 9am window. Not their fault but maybe partnering with a patisserie that offers consistent inventory might be worthwhile? The ambience is less "come and enjoy your drink" and more "we don't have enough seating"and use the space efficiently. I think if they update the layout of the tables and chairs, it would feel more inviting to sit for a bit or meet up with friends. The parking lot. It's terrible, crowded and people don't know how to park. I saw a couple of cars almost back into eachother while waiting and I was grateful I parked on the street and walked. Overall, the quality of the drinks and the friendliness are great and that receives 4 stars. If you want a quality matcha drink then give them a try. But I have access to other cafes that meet my needs; enough that Offbeat will be more of an off the beaten path option than a regular one.

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Ca Phe Phin is a cute Viet coffee spot that's to die for! My boyfriend and I came here to catch up…read morewith an old friend of mine, and we enjoyed our drinks. He got the egg cream coffee, I got the banana cream matcha, and she got the strawberry matcha. The banana cream had small bits of banana in it- not too large to mess with the texture, but still yummy and packing a bit of sweetness in each of them! The matcha itself was great, the taste was earthy and not bitter. I downed my drink faster than I'd care to admit. The egg cream coffee was unique and yummy, definitely strong! The inside is decorated so cutely and was showing the World Cup on TV for a few people to watch. I wish them much continued success with their business.

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