I'm a big fan of the original Luci's Healthy Marketplace at 16th Street and Bethany. So I was hoping the appeal of that location would transfer here.
Pros: Beautiful property with lots of outdoor seating. Perfect if you have dogs (or kids). The food and drinks are delicious. And if you can maneuver around the crowds the gift shop has lots of cute options.
Cons: Long wait to order, long wait to get drinks, may have to drive around to find parking (the parking lot is shared with Pomelo), and it's crowded.
I met a few friends on a brisk winter day so I thought it wouldn't be as busy as say a Saturday in March. Based on this visit I can imagine you'd be waiting a very long time when the weather is nice.
I waited in line for 20+ min to put in an order and then another 10 min to get my coffee (an Americano so nothing fancy). Luckily the actual food order was quite fast after this. Once we found a table outside and could eat and drink I really enjoyed Luci's. I don't live in the neighborhood though so perhaps next time I visit I'll opt for drive thru.