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This was my first visit and I was hopeful for a good experience. I visit MANY coffee houses and Carnegie has quite a few stars so I was anxious to stop in.
Unfortunately, my first impression is not good.
To begin, the young lady behind the counter greeted me but not with a smile or ANY enthusiasm.
Then, when I asked if they serve French pressed coffee she smugly, and somewhat rudely, replied "Uh, no, this is an Italian coffee shop."
It is? Where is the sign?
And by the way, young lady, French press is a technique, not a coffee type. You CAN French press Italian - or any other type - coffee!
Obviously, the folks behind the counter need more education on coffee brewing techniques.
The coffee itself was uninspired; though the biscotti was delicious and fresh.
The decor, which is raved over quite a bit herein, was, indeed, unique; however, virtually ALL the upholstered chairs (and these were the main seating offered) were/are covered in stains. Pretty disgusting actually.
To add to the less than stellar experience; the same young lady who does not understand what "French pressing" is, was cleaning the floors and bathrooms. This in itself is fine and to be expected. The problem was the potency of the cleaning solution. Wow! When I'm in a coffee shop I want to smell coffee, not chemicals. They permeated the entire shop...both floors.
All-in-all a mediocre experience.
I do not see myself rushing back here when there are so many other great prospects ion the offing.
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