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| - I would say this place rates 4-5 stars for ambiance and eco-consciousness, and 2-3 stars for actual coffee.
Ambiance:
The Rustic Owl is really laid-back, spacious, artsy, with an "indie" feel. It's very easy to walk by this place on the street, but once inside you realize there is plenty of room. Decent local artwork adorns the walls, and there is even a lovely gallery space in the back. The staff is young and friendly and the takeout cups are bio-degradable. They have free wi-fi, and I enjoy sitting here with my drink and reading.
Coffee:
The coffee and snacks leave something to be desired. The coffee flavor is not great, and the barrista's technique is so-so. They have a great selection of teas and tea lattes, but many of the drinks are under-steeped or too sweet, and their way of icing the coffees occasionally produces lukewarm drinks (yechh...). I haven't tried the sandwiches, but the healthy dessert snacks were dry and not very tasty (healthy baked goods can still be delicious).
I like visiting this place, but it's the atmosphere I look forward to, not the coffee.
This place is CASH ONLY.
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