Bruno Gandra
Google
I walked into Basket and Green looking forward to a ham and cheese croissant and a solid espresso. The croissant showed up looking sharp—clean and tempting. But that first bite caught me off guard: a spicy sauce kicked in, unlisted on the menu. Definitely not what I had in mind.
The espresso was a letdown too. Brewed with Tascaffe blue label, a barista’s choice, it came off burnt and bitter—too rough to enjoy. I was hoping for something smooth, not this harsh jolt.
I brought up the spice with the staff. She was friendly, said she’d made it herself to spruce things up. I told her it needed to be on the menu—some folks don’t do well with spice. She said, “Next time,” but I couldn’t help thinking “next time” should’ve been “right now” with a quick, “I’ll let the manager know.” No action came. When I mentioned the coffee, she looked surprised—said it’s a well-known brand, like that should’ve made it fine. Still, she didn’t offer to fix it.
Basket and Green has potential, but they’re slipping. With so many spots to choose from, I’m not sold on coming back. I hope they tighten things up. For now, I’m heading elsewhere for a better experience.