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| - Giant is a welcome change of pace. I have been here a couple times, and it is always good.
The important part is the coffee. Not bad. They currently use beans from Four Barrel in SF, CA. They do a pretty good job. If you drink straight espresso shots, this will be a unique taste for you. It is very lightly roasted, with a strong citrus taste, NOT typical of espresso. In a latte or cappuccino, it is balanced by the sweetness of the milk.
I have also had 4 different coffees there, as their line-up does change, based off availability. Don't go for the regular brew. Choose a pour-over instead.
As far as the lobby goes. Again pros and cons. The seats are pretty much immoveable. So if you may have to move seats to accommodate your group. The wall has padded seats with outlets for your laptop needs.
The benches in the middle are a little hard on the backside.
However, get there when the front glass is open, and you have an amazing view of what the day can offer. The entire storefront opens up to reveal "the world".
The other cool thing about Giant, or actually this building, is it is a shared space. Kinda like a business within a business, with a nice clothing shop inside (next door). Nice urban feel all around.
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