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- best smooth DECAF drip coffee I've ever tasted (included milk/milk substitute/sweetener).
- 3 sugar-free SAUCES (in addition to SF syrup choices) these sugar free choices are rare at coffee shops.
- intimate, cozy, unique coffee-shop feel. no bright lights
- pastries good & unique, has a crustless quiche. Tasty eggs and bacon. Though coffee is main attraction.
Cons:
- depending on the day and number of customers inside, it can get pretty loud.
- animal allergy sufferers, like myself, have issues with the close proximity of dogs to your table or chair. Living in Scottsdale you know dogs in food places is getting more common unfortunately.
- Never know when there will be a wait of 5+ people standing in front of you. Challenge to gauge if you are in a hurry, particularly in the morning. Even with wait coffee was quick, but eggs and bacon took about 20+ minutes.
- Drip coffee is reasonably priced i.e. $2.45 + tax, medium cup. But quickly gets expensive, i.e. $4 if you add steamed milk and syrup/sauce
- husband didn't care for decaf with SF syrup (sauce is undoubtedly better). I tried twice for him, second time regular coffee with hazelnut shot. Nope, he won't convert from Coffee Bean.
I've been here maybe 15 times over the last few months, I fell in love with it the first time I went. If you know and accept the pros and cons, you'll love it. Staff are not overly friendly yet pleasant as they work quickly to serve you. That comment is neither positive nor negative, maybe good service is more accurate. FYI if you get almond milk it can't be too hot (previous poster) soy or cows milk can be heated above almond milk temperature.
Suggestion to owner - try using fettuccini for coffee stirs ( some Canadian and Costa Rican coffee shops have changed to this earth-friendly option)
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