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Thinkers Cafe

3.8 (203 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for working

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Latte
Jose S.

I had such a great experience coming to Thinkers Cafe. I ordered a Vanilla Ice Latte and a Creme Cheese and Jelly Everything Bagel. It was delicious. When it came to service, it felt really nice and welcoming. Additionally, there is seating both indoors and outdoors. Definitely coming back again!

Summer Fruit Smoothie
Jenny X.

Came here after a long run and got a single smoothie and also tried my friend's burrito! Good: - Fast service and really good prices for the area - The smoothie was so good and filling! I liked the summer fruit smoothie since it wasn't overly sweet but it had a great flavor profile - Nice outdoor seating on a beautiful day Bad: - A more casual place, a little more run down Overall not a fancy place but it a good affordable place for food.

Turkey Pesto Sandwich
Kelly A.

Yummy Turkey Pesto sandwich, thiccc and flavorful. Soy latte was standard. Cute shop and I found parking easily. Very friendly service. Lots of options on the menu. Studied here for a bit in the morning and it wasn't too crowded. Only thing was I sat by the window and there were lots of mosquitos/bugs. Would still recommend to check the spot out!

Cocoa - two large ones!
Bruce B.

The BEST hot coca! I don't know what kind of secret formula or fairy dust they're using but I ordered a large and it was so good, I ordered another one!

Tracey L.

Great breakfast, sandwich, soup, and salad shop right in the middle of a charming neighborhood. My sandwich was favorable; the bread was well toasted and the meat seasoned to perfection. The place is gorgeous inside; it takes you back to a simpler time when the customer service was superb and the food amazing. I love the green decor and the coffee area. We sat outside, it was a hot day, but the restaurant is situated on the side of the street where there's shade, and the wind constantly is sending a breeze your way. Great Place to eat!

Menu
Stephen D.

Very barebones little cafe. Coffee wasn't the best. Definitely just the standard drip machines that tend to mean muddy flavors. Food was good. Had a breakfast sandwich on a bagel. Seems to be fairly good value at least.

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