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| - There's a lot of that elusive character that the Vegas five-star resorts admittedly, if not proudly, lack: soul. The Beat delivers a vibe that's all about soul, from the vinyl playing Miles Davis to the arts community of which it seems to be the flagship.
I am all for soul. I adore the ambience, the hellos and goodbyes passing from hip artists to chic students who clearly make this their caffeine studio. I adore the arts and vintage fashion co-op (even though many of the studios were close the day I was there). I adore the soundtrack, a sample of The Beat's own vinyl collection that is for sale, so if you listen, you like, you can and should buy.
There's only one thing. I don't adore the coffee. It's a bit overpriced, and I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for the atmosphere if it was tasty coffee. But while I was grooving to Kind of Blue beats, the mediocre latte seemed quite disappointing. The organic Greek yogurt salvaged the situation a bit, topped with honey, sliced almonds and shaved coconut, it was a delicious and healthy creation. But since it is a coffee shop, and with such a fabulous community and clientele that supports it, I think it reasonable to request better coffee.
I'm not worried. The Beat seems to be in good hands with the steady stream of local press. Also, the genius owner has a liquor license and the coffee house serves beer and wine in the evening. I will try coming back for a glass of Cabernet after 7pm. I'm sure Miles will sound a lot sexier then as well.
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