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| - I am so grateful for Jarrod's having opened on Main along with the light rail! A couple coffee shops have opened up around Main recently, but I confess there is something very pleasant about having a nice coffee shop right in the middle of all the activity on Main.
I've been here twice so far and both times the drinks (in my case fru fru blended coffee drinks) have been great. I don't patronize Starbucks, but can't get over two of their drinks, one of which I have serendipitously discovered here! Their frapps go by the name Blended Ice Italian, that include espresso, one of which is a delightful green tea version - quirky and compelling! (It's a love it or hate it drink, I confess...)
The staff are effusively friendly, but not in any way overbearing - just seem happy to be of service!
The atmosphere, I have to say, does and does not work for me. The coffee shop doubles as a gallery that is a hodgepodge of "modern", "art deco", whimsical and Native American with cases of jewelry for sale. It manages to be more erratic than anything else.
Nevertheless, there is a great deal of open, comfortable space so that the odd mix of artwork does not feel oppressive. The fixtures throughout the room are modern and elegant too, helping to create a refined atmosphere.
On a final note, they do offer muffins and a cheese or fruit Danish, but I really wish there were more substantial offerings for munching - apparently they're planning sandwiches in the near future.
I'm definitely planning to spend more time here and hope to find many others enjoying the terrific atmosphere!
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