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| - I visited Bad Owl a couple days after the opening. Let me preface this by saying I have never watched a Harry Potter film.
The decor was very impressive. Everything is tasteful, the flow is perfect and there is adequate seating (assuming the buzz isn't always this high). I enjoyed that they were able to incorporate the Potter theme, without alienating outsiders who have never watched the films.
The coffee was well balanced. I ordered an Americano and it was a perfect blend of acidity and smoothness. A little cream really brought out the rich flavor. I'd put the quality on par with Mothership, but the espresso is a bit less acidic if that is your thing.
The negative: The line was insanely long. I knew what I was getting into when I pulled up and the line was out the door. Being as I am an Americano drinker, specialty coffees don't jump out at me, so I can honestly say I wouldn't wait in a line this long again for another cup. However, Henderson isn't exactly filled with high end coffee bars, so I wouldn't mind waiting 10-15 mins on a leisurely day. The only knock I have, is that the staff isn't adequate at the moment for the traffic it's generating. A single cashier and 2 baristas isn't the most efficient setup.
While the line was an inconvenience, I can't deduct any stars. I wish a business nothing but success, and hope that the lines always remain. For my selfish reasons however, I'd consider this a regular haunt if the buzz ever dies down.
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