Bustling with an energetic service to keep the lines moving, it is amazing to see the synergy amongst the staff and the speed in which they pump out the orders. The price point for the product are some of the highest as it is a Starbucks, at the same time maintaining the inverse correlation of size and cost. For $15.00 you can have one tall pumpkin spice latte, a tall coffee and a grilled mozzarella panani. I believe somewhere in the zeigest you pay the the full pretentious experience before you're squeezed out due to limited space amongst the future writers and those who loiter in drawn out conversations on the cell phones for everyone to hear within earshot.
I'm not sure why they have outside seating, perhaps meant as an illusion that we can sit outside, however as we looked for a seat those already occupying a chair clutched to the empty chairs at their table. There is no true space to sit outside.
The pumpkin spice latte is a once a year treat, which was a disappointing few ounces of coffee under a mound of calorie laden whipped cream. Mind you, maybe that's how it's supposed to be? The panini at $6.45 plus tax was quite good, warm and fresh. All in all I hope that this newly open franchisee does well amongst the Second Cups and others which occupy Hillcrest.
phone for everyone to hear.