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| - I know that the Coffee Plantation has been sold more times than a street walker's services. So, I'm sure that has something to do with the quality and atmosphere going through vicious cycles.
In the early to late 90's you'd commonly have to hunt for a place to sit. They'd run happy hour deals during the week with the line of customers frequently reaching the door. There was live music and fun times to be had, people watching, and laughter everywhere. It was PACKED.
Everything about it has taken a nose dive... Multiple times. Gone are the days of the gigantic bean grinder and bean counter (more recently the food counter). Gone are the days of good tasting coffee and awesome happy-hour-ness. Live music, great service, and fun people- no longer.
The last time I was there I was accosted by a surly customer saying I was infringing on his rights. I was at the long bar facing outward, with my camera pointed outside. He was on the bench outside on the phone doing god knows what, pacing back and forth like a drug addict. I didn't even notice him in my line of sight most of the time, as he was moving all over the place, but he marched right in and made it known I better not point that *damn* thing at him one more time, or else. Wow...talk about a crazy person! He implied I was doing illegal things by facing a camera at him. Wow. OK?!. He also looked to be on meth and was paranoid as hell. Now I wouldn't dock the business just because of an unruly, crazy patron, but it left a sour taste in my mouth. When I informed the barista what happened, he seemed sincerely apologetic, but didn't do anything about it. He just stood there. I ended up having to pack up my stuff and leave for fear the guy was going to assault me. I also called the cops.
So, no more Coffee Plantation for me. The coffee really isn't worth it. The only thing they have going for them is their location.
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