This place is more of a 3.5 because I am absolutely, head over heels, in LOVE with the ambiance and decor. Alforno is absolutely stunning and the design is beautifully simplistic and modern; I love the white minimalistic look and clean lines. Your creamer section for coffee is set up with everything you want on tap, which I think just makes the place even more chic. The place is also pretty spacious and bright with upper level seating and also a small outdoor patio. I've been there a few times and on busier days (specifically lunch), I like that they have 2 lines designed for those staying and those ordering 'to-go'.
I've only been here a few times, with hopes that the food and drinks can live up to it's beautiful interior, but alas they have fallen short. I first came here with a girlfriend for coffee and desserts and we both loved the chocolate cream puff. I got the butternut squash soup and found it to be really underseasoned and bland (I had to add a decent amount of s + p). I figured it might've been an off batch and decided to give it another chance. The 2nd time I came I decided to get the sirloin steak sandwich as well as the butternut squash soup again. I found the bread to the sandwich to be incredibly hard (even wondering if it was stale) and just difficult to eat. The soup was better then my first time, but still found it to be slightly lacking. The bread it came with was really good though!
I'll still be returning to this place because I really want to like it more and so far their desserts haven't disappointed me. It's a great place situated next to Eau Claire for some coffee and desserts and to catch up with friends. Brunch? So far, I'd say pass and try something else.