So many things are done right at this great little shop. The atmosphere is inviting, the baked goods are amazing and their meals are delicious. The sad irony about The Coffee Shop is they do everything right except for the coffee. It's awful and has been consistently awful through all my visits.
There is a marked difference between a cup from Liberty Market, one of Joe's other fantastic ventures, and The Coffee Shop and I don't understand why.
Don't get me wrong though, The Coffee Shop is really more of an experience or an ideal. They've done a fantastic job creating an environment that is comfortable, relaxing and fun. The kind of place where you can hang out with a group of friends and never notice the hours slip by. It's the neighborhood coffee shop we all wish we had around the corner.
The amazing quality of the baked goods far outweighs the lack of quality coffee. The red velvet cupcake is a masterpiece and the homemade scones are outstanding.
The food and the atmosphere are the reasons I like this place. If they started serving Cartel coffee, The Coffee Shop could become nirvana.