I like a good cup of coffee and a good espresso, both of which can be found at Alterra. They have a multitude of different roasts and their menu is easy to navigate. I found myself at this Alterra at 9:45 AM on a Friday morning. Common sense would tell me that most people should be at work around this time during the work week. I guess I was wrong? This place was PACKED to the gills with people. I had to wait quite a while for my coffee. Not the biggest fan of that. I get that Alterra is bright and shiny and new, but for 9:45 on a Friday morning, one should not have to wait 15 min for their coffee. Nu-uh. No.
I didn't eat anything here today, but the bakery case was calling my name. It took great reserve not to order a scone or a cookie or a cinnamon roll. I've had their food at their Alterra at the Lake location in Milwaukee, so I assume it would be similar. Next time I go I will eat.
The decor at this place sort of puzzled me; you enter and go through a seating area, then you stumble upon the area you place your order and pick up subsequent order, and then there is a third room even further back. I didn't like the lay out.
Overall, good coffee. Welcoming vibe. Friendly staff. Cut the line and I will never have a need to go to the Starbucks down on the square ever again.