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| - What a gem of an independent coffee shop! Take a break from your standard Starbucks & stop in to Nervous Dog for your favorite coffee drink or any number of specialty beverages, all branded with cute (if not particularly descriptive) names. They serve pastries & breakfast sandwiches all day, plus plenty of other sandwiches, all of which can be done as salads instead. The staff is friendly, accommodating, & happy to answer your questions or give you a recommendation if you're not sure where to begin. Too cold to leave your car? Nervous Dog also has a drive-thru window.
The space is bright & airy, small but not too small, & there's usually plenty of space for customers who want to catch up with a friend, play a board game, or just hunker down with their laptop. The staff is doesn't seem to mind hours-long "campers" (like me). This makes it a nice choice for folks who work from home but don't want to work from, you know, actual-home.
So why only four stars? My major frustration here is that one of their two main seating areas can be reserved for private parties (study groups, book clubs, whatever). I'm sure this is really nice for the people renting it, but for average cafe-goers, it means that half the seating in the place becomes unavailable. When this room is eliminated, what little seating is left is either not next to an outlet or is not the sort of table arrangement you can work from (low tables, armchairs, etc., not ideal for laptops). They have plenty of bar seating... with a weird lip that makes it difficult/uncomfortable to rest your wrists - & of course, zero outlets for any of the bar seating.
Even more annoying is that sometimes, the rented space is only about 1/3 full, so the room is off-limits despite much of its seating being totally open. The staff tries to be good about communicating that the room is reserved later, but I once sat down, settled in, & was mid-conference call when I received a tap on the shoulder & a request to vacate. So frustrating! Again, the staff is really nice & always apologetic I've started calling before I go in to be sure I won't get the boot.
I REALLY like Nervous Dog & enjoy the coffee & the vibe, but I feel like I can't rely on the availability of their decent seating options. if you're just going in for coffee or a quick chat with a friend, it's perfect for you. Need a longer stay? It may or may not be your best option.
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