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Lovely atmosphere, kind and attentive staff, and a nice cortado. I also had a Chef's special from the lunch menu: a mushroom, roasted red pepper and chicken crepe, which was also good, slightly too salty. It's expensive here, but a nice treat now and then.
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Atmosphere: The space is very nice and classy. Perfect for any casual business meetings, and I witnessed a few.
Food and Drink: I ordered the Chef's Special -a mushroom, roasted red pepper and chicken crepe - for $17. It was good, a little on the salty side for my taste but I was very impressed with the portion size. I couldn't finish it all. I also had a cortado. It's hard to mess that up; it was well done, with some cute latte art on it. Their quality for each drink is consistent: my friends all ordered different gourmet coffees and teas, and the presentation was well done each time. There are nice small pastries to choose from, mostly dry, such as biscotti or cookies. This espresso bar is pricey, one small biscotti was $3.
Service: The cashiers/baristas are very friendly. The server immediately took in my request for a bigger table, despite it being "reserved". They don't bother you and check up on you too often, which I liked. There was a 12% gratuity added onto my bill automatically, so I technically didn't have to worry about tipping. Although some (including myself) may not appreciate that, but I think the service they provided me with was deserving of at least that much. It would be another story entirely if the service wasn't good.
Overall: A nice place for coffee, albeit expensive, so it's not for your everyday/grab-n-go coffee needs. There are other nicer places close by near the Yorkville area...If you do go here, you won't be disappointed, but you won't be in awe either.
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