Warren S.
Yelp
Today was my first time visiting Cafe Blanc, and I was immediately drawn in by the awesome ambiance and decorations. The vibe was fantastic, and it was easy to see why it's a popular spot--so popular, in fact, that it was extremely packed even right at 9 a.m. which is when they open.
While the bustling energy was cool, it did create a rather cramped waiting situation. The line stretched to the door, which was a bit awkward to stand in since the tables are right near the entrance. I felt like I was constantly in someone's way. After about 10 minutes, we were finally able to place our order.
We ordered a pair of cortados and, since they were sold out of banana bread, a banana bread cookie. The cortado itself was absolutely delicious--rich and perfectly balanced. My only suggestion would be for them to use a smaller cup. A cortado is equal parts espresso and milk, and in the large cup it only filled about half of the space. Other coffee shops offer them in smaller cups, so the entire cup is full. It just felt a bit strange to have so much empty space. While we only had a small treat, I did notice that some of the food prices seemed a bit high compared to other places, with crepes for $15 and avocado toast for $13.
Overall, the coffee and atmosphere were both outstanding. Despite the awkward line and wait, I would definitely go back to enjoy the great coffee and aesthetic - but probably not on a Saturday.