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    The Nest Cafe

    4.3 (93 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Samantha S.

    The Nest was the perfect late lunch stop. The staff was so friendly and gave us lots of recommendations. I was wavering between a few sandwiches and at their suggestion I got the Philly and a choconana chunk. My husband got the nest panini and a dirty chai. The Philly was great! The bread was soft and the overall sandwich had great flavor. The tater tots were crispy which I love. The choconana chunk was honestly my favorite thing. Perfect texture because it wasn't too thick to where you can't get anything in the straw like some smoothies and shakes tend to be. Classic combo of chocolate, banana and pb. My husband liked the panini but said the chicken was a little dryer than he'd like but some extra chipotle sauce did the trick. The pasta salad was great. We ate outside because it was a lovely day, but there is plenty of indoor seating as well. Cute and cozy. Overall we will definitely come back and try more menu items next time! Excited to try their specials.

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    John H.

    First timers! The Nest Cafe has everything going for it as far as brunch spots go. First of all, location,location, location, second it serves brunch and everyone in Atlanta loves brunch! Third, it has been sitting incessantly at the very top of my restaurant suggestions on Yelp when I searched for brunch restaurants in my area for over a solid year. You finally got me Yelp! Situated prominently on the corner of the Heritage Walk retail area of ritzy Crabapple/Milton GA, the place was packed when we pulled up with a line out the door. We soon realized that this was an order- at- the -counter type of place. You can easily scan the menu using a very large QR code outside at the entrance so you can be ready to order. This was a modern, incredibly clean establishment and the staff was hustling! The line was nothing at all so don't be afraid to wait. It won't be long. There was plenty of seating inside and out and even on a Saturday at 11am it was a brief wait from start to finish. Impressive. My wife and I both got iced coffee drinks. Iced Dirty Chai Latte, and Iced Latte. They were both pretty good but not earth shattering. We will try something else next time because the other drinks we saw around looked amazing! I ordered the Smoked Salmon Lox sandwich on a croissant with tots and a side of bacon. Weird to me on a croissant, but it was actually really good! Loads of salmon! It was deconstructed with the lox and cream cheese inside, and all of the toppings on the side, tomatoes, cukes, purple onion and capers. The tots were tots. The bacon was EPIC!! My wife got the breakfast plate which was a generous portion of scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, bacon, patty sausage and sour dough toast. They cooked the life out of the eggs. They were over cooked and dry. The toast was grilled and tasty, but, for the money, they really should upgrade the jelly. JS. Everything else was perfect! Finally the beignets just had to be tried! I saw them on several tables. The pastries themselves were really tasty, fluffy and fresh but we didn't care for the dipping sauces. They were unnecessary. We would definitely return to this place for brunch AND lunch! This is not just breakfast fare. Plenty of healthy options which I seek out but almost never find dining out. We loved the vibe on the patio and it was a perfect day for it! There are a lot of other things on the menu that I want to try! It was a bit pricy. We dropped over $60 for brunch for two. I don't mind that occasionally but the experience needs to hit on all points. The staff at The Nest are impressive and the restaurant is well run! Lots of menu items to try! We will be back! Get here for a great patio experience!

    Priscilla B.

    Beautiful spot ! Service is quick and i loved the food! I will definitely be back soon! The blueberry lavender mimosa is a must!

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    Meghan M.

    Nest sits at the corner of downtown crabapple (or is it Milton?) with a parking garage underneath for easy access. Order your coffee drink and meal at the counter, hey why not add a scoop of ice cream to it! The food comes out amazingly fast, I hadn't even snuggled down into my seat before my sandwich and drink arrived. Think of Nest as a full service restaurant at a quick service pace. Self service your side H2O and clear your dishes, but do it with a full belly of fresh breakfast (or lunch) foods. The croissants are very moist and heavenly for sandwiching your protein of choice. Had the tree of life smoothie and it hit all the smoothie notes. Appeared to be the spot for meet ups - lots of groups getting into the holiday spirit on a Friday morning, this is not your quiet and read coffee shop! A solid spot in the community.

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    Sophie F.

    Excellent cafe. Polite and efficient employees, ample indoor and outdoor seating, good food, high quality coffee, and a clean, relaxed atmosphere. I would come here often if not for the price range being a bit high. I could tell the cappuccino and latte were made with high quality coffee (or espresso), and they went well with the other foods. The Smoked Salmon Lox is very good even though it is pricey. I loved how it came with ingredients that tasted good if you put it in, like cucumbers. I would prefer more cream cheese, but it was still excellent. The Beignets were very good too. There were kids around, so families are welcome. Overall would recommend for small families and groups, casual dates, a fun day out, coffee craving, or any semi-casual cafe need!

    Lolly Waffles-one of each Belgian, blueberry, & chocolate chip Featuring Iced mocha & hot white chocolate mocha
    Kimberly F.

    The Nest Cafe was located in a beautiful spot in Milton. They had plenty of indoor & outdoor seating (including umbrellas for each table for shade). The service was friendly and very efficient. I had to try the Lolly Waffles & since an order comes with 3 I asked for one of each flavor. They were all great, but chocolate chip was my overall fav. We also shared an order of beignets with raspberry dipping sauce, delicious. The iced mocha was not too sweet, which is "just right" in my opinion. I look forward to visiting again for brunch.

    California Croissant
    Parker S.

    Absolutely delicious breakfast spot in Milton. We walked up to the counter to order and found a table outside with our table number. They had food out to our group of 7 people really quickly. We tried a variety of items and I was very impressed with my California croissant and tots. Probably a top 3 breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Beignets were delicious as well. I'd highly recommend giving it a try!

    Alexa F.

    I love their original location in downtown Alpharetta right near Main Street, and this location in Crabapple is just as great. Stopped in the other morning post-pilates class and it was a wonderful addition to my weekend! I went for my usual grilled chicken caesar wrap with a side of their waffle fries (sometimes I go for the tater tots because those are also crispy & delicious). I also ordered a latte (picture attached), which hit just right and warmed me right up. The Nest Cafe is designed so you order at the register and then you are given a number to bring to a table of your choosing. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, and it can fill up pretty quickly indoors (especially these winter months), but from my own experience, the tables seem to flip quickly and people are respectful not to linger too long if there are others waiting for a table. They have a pretty expansive menu for a cafe, and they even offer gelato for dessert. Their tree of life smoothie is absolutely delicious and another personal favorite, and I still plan to try their matcha and chai latte.

    Everyone here was so kind and welcoming. The food was amazing (croissant sandwiches are impeccable and pasta salad is so unique) and the service was great! The cafe is beautiful and clean and a great place to hang out. I will definitely be coming here again!! 100% recommend.

    Tater Tots
    Darrante' P.

    I was looking for a Brunch spot after dropping my dog off for a bath and this place was recommended by the groomer and was also the 1st spot on yelp when I was looking. Let me just say this, the food was GREAT! To make this review no so lengthy, just know all the food we had tasted good and this will be more on the portions, price, ambiance, and service. I had a Lolly Waffle (a waffle on a stick) with a side of tater tots ($11.5) and eggs. I wanted eggs and bacon but that would've been $7 extra so I just stuck with eggs only ($3). Most places I'm scared to eggs because I like them scrambled hard (no wetness) and this place had them right on the FIRST try. And it was more than just 1 egg too. My fiancé had the Southern South Croissant Sandwich with tater tots ($12.5). The sandwich was good the only caveat to this dish was that the chicken was a little spicy for him. (Granted he does not like spicy food at all) The Strawberry Mimosas pitcher ($28) ($8 for individual glasses) was not too overpowering on strawberries or champagne. We fined it all lol. One thing I feel they should inhabit is an overhead fan at the front door. With the doors remaining open, flies tend to fly in and this would prevent that from happening. So instead of just relaxing and enjoying the food and atmosphere, we were swatting our food constantly and using a napkin to cover the pitcher. Also, while waiting on our food, a bird flew in and was by another table making them get up out their seats. The staff acted accordingly and didn't panic and opened the garage style door to let it out then closed it afterwards. Due to constant shooing of flies I had to knock a star off. Hence the 4 star review. Also, it's not so much restaurant style where you have a waiter coming to take your order, but as soon as you come in you order at the register and it is brought out to your table.

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    This place was amazing the service was phenomenal! And the food was so excellent the croissant and the beignets! We will be back soon!!

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    Great customer service, an employee named laquan helped me out a lot. Good coffee. Good location. Good service.

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    Good coffee and a nice croissant sandwich. Worth your brunch! Weekends are a little busy but the wait is worth it.

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    Yum yum yum! And consistent! My order was delicious and tasty and always correct when ordering deliver!

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    Do you have a small party room to accommodate 20/25 people for Birthdays or Wedding Shower?

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    This is the best bakery in Metro Atlanta and it's not even close. Their food is amazing (both…read moreentrees and desserts) and the service is super friendly and helpful. With all the bakery desserts on display, it's really easy to overlook their entrees including sandwiches and pizza but don't pass them up because everything tastes amazing. My wife and I split a Club and Italian sandwiches and they were both delicious! They're served on freshly baked bread and are loaded with meat. The prices are reasonable considering the size (height) of the sandwiches. We talked to several other customers in the bakery who raved about their pizza so we'll try that next time. Their bakery items are also great and there's so much to choose from, it's almost overwhelming. They have plenty of options for single serve or group offerings. The service here is very friendly and helpful and they work quickly to prepare your meal so you're not waiting long.

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    4.2
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    Takes reservations
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    OMG! I am mortified! I don't know what happened, but this review was meant for Cooper's Hawk…read more Milton's is excellent now and always has been. I've even done a private event there. My deepest apologies and appreciation for Jovanny's response. The food was good, drinks, good, server very nice. Now, for the reasons I will NOT be back. A poor host can kill an experience and this one today did just that. I asked a few questions about items in the gift shop none of which could she answer, had very little knowledge. Poor training. When my friend arrived and time to be seated, she guided us to our table, laid down the menus and walked away before we ever sat down, no words. We went to leave. She never acknowledged our exiting, but my friend told her goodbye, and then she raised her head. While I was waiting on my friend two managers, walked by I say managers because they had keys hanging from their belt and what looked like walkie-talkies. No eye contact no hello no welcome no nothing. Service should aleays be be on point and especially at their prices. You can get good food anywhere. I go out for the experience. Your hostess and managers killed it and not in a good way. First and last time.

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    4.2
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