A coffee shop for high society (or people trying to play the part)? Maybe?
A lifestyle that the Swiss Nestle company is selling one small aluminum pod at a time? Perhaps?
This was my second discovery experience at the Nespresso Cafe! On the main floor is the restaurant/Nespresso bar lounge area. on this day people were enjoying delightful looking breakfast/brunch of different creations while some looked to be enjoying good conversation. In the back of the first floor is a showroom type area of all the machines you can purchase.
Climb up the stairs into a second showroom area (of their expensive yet sleek-simple) looking accessories and the place to buy your grand cru's. As I got to the top of the stairs there was a greeter who was asking what I was looking for. I responded with "buying capsules". There I was told to go to the counter where a young lad helped answer my questions and allowed me to sample the special 2012 cru (Hazelnut). The advantage here is you can buy one sleeve (of 10 capsules) or as many as you want yet ordering online you are help to the minimum of (5 sleeves of 10 caps which comes with a $7 delivery fee). Since I don't plan to be here all the time I bought 6 sleeves.
Service was professional and friendly but I can see why some people see this as "hoity toighty". If you can get over this aspect and enjoy the atmosphere you can really have a nice place to come for a java fix or light meal!
I shall be back to re-fuel in the future!