Donovan H.
Yelp
Some might think Reno is all about casinos. However, the biggest little city in the world offers a very generous coffee scene with well over two dozen locally owned and operated shops. And since they experience all four seasons, cold (and at times, snowy) winters with hot summers, you more or less get a little bit of everything. This takes me to "Coffeebar" which as multiple locations in Reno as well as Olympic (formerly 'Squaw') Valley, Truckee, and Redwood City.
The location I am reviewing their Midtown Reno location. Located directly at the corner of Mt Rose St. and Landler St., this Coffeebar has been operating since early-2014. Even though they were founded in Truckee CA, (about 35 miles west of Reno) most of their roasteries are in the Reno metropolitan area. Since this was my first time trying their coffee, I decided to visit their main location which has well over 750 Yelp reviews (as of July 2023).
I arrived here during the morning of Saturday 7/1/2023 at around 10:25am on what was looking like to be a very hot summer day. Parking was relatively easy to find especially in this neighborhood where it is quiet and away from all the hustle and bustle of S. Virginia St. and nearby casinos. The exterior part of the building showcases cream-colored walls with the business sign in brown directly above the main entrance. The inside though is exceptionally designed with brick walls that flow throughout complete with dark wooden floors, exposed wooden beams from the ceiling, and a hallway style area that leads from the front to the bar and eventually to the sitting area.
In addition to their vast amount of coffees, espresso drinks, and teas, they offer a very generous selection of food items. This includes full-on breakfast options including a Chorizo Burrito, Veggie Burrito, Egg Sandwich, and Avocado Toast as well as lunch options including panini sandwiches, salads, even rice bowls. And of course you have your standard croissants, muffins, scones, and cookies. This is truly the type of place where you can spend hours enjoying your hot or iced beverage, have a hearty meal, and just enjoy the day.
Since I was saving my appetite for lunch, I decided to go with their hot vanilla latte. Best of all, when I checked-in on the Yelp app, I was able to get an additional shot of espresso at no extra charge! Not bad since I had a very busy day ahead of me. I settled at the outside courtyard area. This area is absolutely beautiful with a few small gardens and fresh flowers and large communal-styled wooden benches. Once my latte was ready, I sipped it and immediately enjoyed how savory this was. It was a bit stronger than normal (with that extra shot) so that was a major plus.
All in all, the Midtown Reno "Coffeebar" was as good as it gets and arguably a must visit if you happen to visit (or are a local to) the Reno area. They sell a ton of merchandise including coffee mugs/glasses/thermoses, t-shirts, hats, ground coffee beans, and much more. And finally, they even offer a full-on wine menu. With that said and done, I am giving the Midtown Coffeebar location a unanimous five-star rating.