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| - I'm constantly on the lookout for a good cup of coffee. I was meeting someone and suggested Zeke's since the location was convenient for both of us.
Since it was warm/non-raining outside, there were about 3 tables with chairs outside. However, they were commandeered by non-customers. I've noticed that the Bloomfield Crazy Mocha has the same problem and it's too bad, because it would have been nice to sit outside, but no big deal.
Inside, there was one small table, a long counter w/ stools along one side of the storefront, and a second counter across. Zeke's roasts their own coffee but - oopsie - someone left the beans in the roaster a tad too long because it smelled like burnt coffee inside. They also grind their own coffee, so between the music and the grinders, it could get a little loud for conversation.
I arrived about 3 p.m. and they had a lone muffin in terms of something to eat. But I'm imagining they focus more on coffee and limit their food options to muffin/cookies.
Service was friendly. I got a large cup of coffee with a splash of half and half for two bucks. The coffee was incredibly good: very full bodied but not bitter.
The person that was sitting at the table left shortly after I got there so we were able to sit at a table rather than stools/counter which a shortie like me can find uncomfortable. My friend had an iced tea which she said was good.
I'm sure they also make things like espresso, lattes, and cappuchinos, but am not sure they would make things with lots of syrup, whipped cream, etc. Seemed like kind of a nuts and bolts kind of place, and I mean this in a positive way.
The coffee gets five stars, the atmosphere 3.5 stars. Note to Zeke's: if you want to offer your customers outdoor seating, try to find a way to shoo away locals who sit there and don't order anything.
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