Fremont Mischief Distillery

I recently booked a private weekday happy hour at Fremont. What an incredible experience. I am from New York, so I went into booking this a bit blind. Sola called me before hand to walk through expectations, food orders, drink options, and more. The entire staff was lovely, warm, and extremely accommodating. The space itself is beautiful and I couldn't recommend this spot more for a corporate or person private HH.

Great location! Once inside there is a wonderful rural vibe in the middle of an urban area. The smoked salmon grilled cheese sandwich was out of this world! A must try for sure. Also, enjoyed the Lavender Bee Knees (pictured).

After circling the area about 6 times, I parked in front of this location to go shop at the Fremont Market. I had already covered some of my windows (it's Seattle so I like to keep my windows covered whether I'm in my van or not) and some man came right up to my window and looked very grumpy and asked me to roll my window down. I'm a woman traveling alone so that's very scary to me and I shook my head no but he insisted I roll my window down. I decided he seems safe enough and cracked my window, he asked me to move because I was blocking their view. First let me say I really don't mind moving my van I'm not trying to be rude to anyone, but I'm just kinda shocked. I looked for any signage saying I couldn't park there, and there isn't any. I don't understand why he already seemed so angry when I had no idea, additionally the view they almost missed out on is a gray and rainy seattle day with a bunch of cars and even beat up RVs parked on the street... feels like he assumed I was also unhoused and came out very angry (which is a sad way to treat our unhoused neighbors, but you can do what you please I suppose) I did back up out of sight of their windows as I didn't want any trouble. Overall, I was parked for about 2-3 hours and the view doesn't seem worth his anger or my fear but maybe that's the best thing this place has to offer.

Excellent. Beautiful. Perfect. Yes. It’s a bit pricey but everything is phenomenal. The view is perfect but they’ve also done a fantastic job making the inside great. It’s heated. It has fire places and plant walls. Tons of views. Elegant but casual. Loved it. And the elote!!!! Just get it. (Also the blackberry sour) very okely dokely!

Our new FAVORITE American whiskey! It was such a great random decision to swing by and sample some of their offerings, but so glad we did! Delicious and different, love the story, the owner was gracious and her stories really helped drove home our love for their whiskey! We even had to check a bag so we could take home a few bottles!! They have gin & vodka too...stop in and give a try...support the local community and a company truly backing American farming!!

Walking into Mischief On Canal is like stepping into a charismatic concoction of magic and mystery - a transformation so complete you’d think you’d walked into the set of a Tim Burton film. The Halloween decorations were stunningly spectacular, turning every nook and cranny into a delightful thrill that screamed both Halloween and art. It was one of those rare places where the decor whispers stories in your ear, and I felt like a kid discovering a forbidden haunted house with every glance. The crowning glory, however, was the drinks. Mischief On Canal, my friends, is what happens when mixology meets wizardry. Their cocktails are elixirs that trickle down your spine with a warmth that would make a ghost feel cozy. Their creative concoctions don’t just stir the drink but stir the soul. I found myself savoring each sip, pondering whether they slipped a dash of magic dust in there. The ambiance they’ve crafted is intoxicatingly cozy. The kind of place that welcomes you like an old friend with tales of the peculiar and the progressive—and I mean that in the best way. Each visit seems to weave its own narrative, a testament to how meticulously and passionately this place has been curated. The service was nothing short of spellbinding either! Staff had this uncanny ability to know exactly what I needed before I did. It was as if each member was a masterful magician, anticipating the desires of their enchanted guests before they uttered a single word. In sum, Mischief On Canal casts a charming spell that enchants the senses and delights the spirit. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you like a delightful shiver down your spine long after you’ve left. This place is more than just a cauldron for great cocktails; it’s a cauldron for an unforgettable festivity. Five stars with more zest than a kangaroo on caffeine!

Really a review for "Mischief on the Canal" food & bar. Ate there tonight and it was spectacular. The food was out of this world. We tried five different things and all were spectacular. The distillery is a lovely facility, a private world away from the busy city. It was a chilly night but a spectacular evening.

Wow I had a Moscow Mule and it was great! Great tasting Vodka🏆

More than just whiskey is served here. This is review is for the food and cocktails Beautiful patio with flowers and relaxing setting. Friendly service We were out and about and let's grab a quick bite to cocktail on a hot summer day. There are multiple choices on the menu and we settled on: Shrimp tostadas , absolutely delicious Boxty potatoes- another tasty choice Grilled cheese with salmon - which must've been really good because my son and his girlfriend scarf down. We all ordered a cocktail or beer, whichever one enjoyed My order was the die dreaming, but I substituted vodka for gin. It was so tasty I had two. I would absolutely stop here again

Been in a few times and the staff is always cool. The tastings are best. CocktCocktails are tasty but I like straight shots. Nice for selection of snacks amd food.

okay whiskeys. Owner is really nice and friendly. I wasnt too impressed by any of the tastings though. no. 1 and 2 were too light and flavorless for my taste, no. 3 was probably my preferred, no. 4 was not smooth - had a lott of bite to it but not in a good way. 5 was weirdly like rice and not my favorite when it hit at first but the flavor afterwards grew on me. very strange, but i can see why it would be some people's favorite.

The website boasts: "Steampunk meets Speakeasy"- nice move, Sherlock. No, seriously, nice move, Mike Sherlock., the creator of this restaurant, tasting room, craft cocktail bar, and event space within a working distillery.

This is the kind of place where you think things are going to be good but they just aren't

Great drinks and friendly service. If you get there earlier in the afternoon check out the rooftop seating.

I really like the vibe they are putting out here. Great atmosphere, all things considered. I'm giving them a 3 star because I think they need to revisit their pricing strategy. For context, I came during the Fremont oktober fest, #fokt, so I'm not sure if this is standard, but I paid $11 for a 6 oz cocktail. If I knew going in, I would've ordered a water, but I feel a little played by the situation.

Got lost in the neighborhood looking for something to eat and wondered in early on a Saturday evening. Glad we did. Place was all decked out for Halloween, which my wife and I loved. Drinks were wonderful, I had a Blackberry Sour, am partial to whiskey cocktails as of late and this was a nice play on a whiskey sour. Wife had the Huckleberry and thyme shrub mock-tail, both were delicious. Had the grilled cheese with smoked salmon. Which was decadent and delicious. It comes with a side of tomato jam which was a nice condiment to go with it. A bit like a mini side tomato soup. A perfect complement. Wife had the seafood chowder. She was so happy that it doesn't have bacon in it. She doesn't eat red meat and so many places put bacon in their chowder. She let me try it and it was delicious too. The Huckleberry cheese cake was so good too, very creamy. It was more like a no bake cheese cake it was more moist than many baked versions I've had. I love a cheese cake and am a purist that prefers them plain but even with the Huckleberry it was a solid cheese cake. I was, kind of, in costume, it was the weekend before Halloween, and the owner came by to chat with us and let us know they hosted a costume party for Halloween the night before and do the place up for Christmas too. It was a happy accident we ended up here. We'll be back.

Great spirits and amazing cocktails! We will definitely be returning for ourselves and with friends! It's a nice walk from Fremont Brewery and worth the trip

The highest praise for this unexpected find. The whiskey tasting was quite enjoyable with Elsa, and Chef John Leon's dishes were of the highest quality. They were artistic, full of flavor and made with a lot of love and fresh herbs from their hanging garden. We had the beet pickled deviled eggs, the smoked salmon grilled cheese, the burrata tartine and the smoked pork sliders. We finished the meal with the peanut butter mousse and strawberry compote dessert in a tart shell. We washed it down with the Strawberry Negroni. It had layers of flavor. The distillery doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a whole different world on the other side of the gate. Don't miss this gem. It's a wonderful way to pass the day in Fremont. Our waitress, Sophia, was attentive, knowledgeable and the sweetest. Well done, Fremont.

Where do I start first. Service was great as always. Food to die for. Presentation was done very well and not over the top. Food selection is diverse also. The drinks as well were grand. Well done. I will be back.

Such delicious and creative cocktails! The little bites were delicious too. It's so nice to sit outside too. I'm excited the roof is finally open! My server was also super friendly and helpful.

haven't been here for like 6 yrs. n it's amazing seeing a distillery grow from when it 1st started all the way 2 current.. I mean their showroom moved 2 the other side n it got bigger the staff r cool nice selection of glasses n yes, very good liquor that they make here from anything such as: vodka, gin, rye whiskey.. they used 2 make bourbon n found out they still do rum.. it's just that they're trying 2 age it

Wow! Such a great place! Wonderful drinks and service! The tasting was awesome and friendly. Great food and drinks. I would recommend this place!

I stopped by here for the noble reason that I saw the words "whiskey" and "tasting room" on a lazy Thursday afternoon while walking to my car after a haircut, so basically stopped by on a whim. Helana was my bartender and server, and was just the nicest and most helpful person. She served me perhaps the best Old Fashioned I've ever had, and along with a supremely delicious whiskey sour. Since I was drinking, why not have some house made yummy pickles and tasty sliders? I couldn't think of a good reason not to, so did, and they were fabulous! And all the while all the staff was friendly, and the tables socially safe and the view/setting beautiful. I'll be back!! And thank you to Helana for great recommendations and conversation!!

I'd been wanting to try this distillery for a while so I headed over with a few friends. The interior was very pretty with dark wood, and they had a huge covered area set up as the weather got warmer. They also have a rooftop that is open during the summer season! Their food was amazing, especially the lamb burger. We also got a burrata toast. Their drinks were super pleasant as well: Matcha sour and the Strawberry Rhubarb Shrub.

Only been to the new restaurant area once and was very impressed. Cocktails were amazing of course, and snacks were tasty as heck. Our waitress wore a Seahawks beanie and was outrageously awesome and funny

Super tasty! We liked the vibe and the drinks. Sat on the rooftop, I ordered a whisky sour and he ordered a whisky flight (they accidentally brought him a Manhattan flight, which he was disappointed about but never ended up saying anything, I think he enjoyed the Manhattans anyway, I thought they were good).

Love it here! The food and drinks are amazing! I always ask for Michael as my server. He's beyond friendly, knows his stuff, and makes you feel like family. I'm never disappointed. Highly recommend!! Ask for Michael, you won't be disappointed in his service!

Great place to stop in if looking to try some different types of whiskey or looking for a fun stop in Fremont. They also have tastings of other spirts as well if you are into others. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful to how each type is made. Loved all their whiskeys but ended up buying their barrel aged gin which provided a different take on traditional gin

I happened upon Mischief's distillery while wandering around Fremont one afternoon (OK, I was going to Theo). I've seen their spirits for sale in local stores and was curious to check out their distillery -- and the tastings! Their storefront is fairly small and doesn't have a big sign, so keep an eye out as you head down Canal. There's a big wall mural suggesting that Mischief is "just 1/2 block down," but it's further than that, so don't give up! The small shop/tasting room is cozy, but it's full of fun stuff to look at -- not only various sizes of their spirits, but vintage barware, gift sets, candles, and other treats. I really liked the manly gift sets with Stanley flasks, booze, vintage shot glasses, and leather trays or boxes to hold it all. You can see the stills through the large windows in the gift shop. They offer tours, but since things were slow, the nice lady working that day opened up the door and let me peek inside and check out their gorgeous copper stills. Tastings are $5 for four samples and they have a wide variety of spirits to choose from. I'm not that much of a whiskey fan, but I was curious about their sugarcane rum, vodka, and gin, and the gin actually ended up being my favorite -- it has an unusual floral/herbal blend of botanicals that's quite unique. I did try one of their whiskeys, and it was pretty good! You know, considering. I can see why other reviewers mentioned slow service or feeling neglected. There was only one employee, and when I walked in, she was helping other customers and I was on my own until they left. This didn't bother me, but I could see that it would be weird to be left hanging in mid-tasting if the lone employee went to help other customers. However, the lone employee was friendly and chatty with me during the tasting and when she wasn't otherwise busy. I think you just have to manage your expectations or come by at less busy hours if you want their undivided attention. I enjoyed getting a behind-the-scenes peek at how it all gets made, and had fun tasting their various spirits! Even if you're not a big whiskey drinker, there's lots to see (and sip) at Mischief's distillery. Definitely worth a visit for gift shopping or stocking your bar.

I had out-of-town guests who weren't into beer, but whisky, so we decided to check this place out. We were biking there on a sketchy weather day, so we couldn't estimate what time we would get there for a private tasting appointment. When I mentioned all these over the phone a few days prior to the visit, Elsa was very understanding and flexible. On the day of visit, she not only remembered me from the call, she welcomed us and made sure we could park our bikes inside the courtyard where we felt safe (A++ on grade sheet by cyclists!). We had a great time there over yummy whisky and brandy Very relaxed Sunday afternoon! Thank you!!!

So my wife and I were over at Theo's chocolate and we saw all the signs for Mischief. Decided to stroll on over to see what it was all about. Im not much of a whiskey drinker so my wife only had a few tasters. Overall she thought it was decent and a good value not too expensive brand. Since they are primarily a local brand and only distribute in the state and at local bars, its a fun little tasting experience.

What an absolutely delightful experience! We stopped in on a whim yesterday and were blown away by the tasting, the ambiance, and most of all the kindness of Patti. The Whiskeys and Brandies we tried were no joke - and we went home with our new favorite, the Purple Tibetan (seriously if you have a chance to get your hands on a bottle of this complex goodness - do!) and a couple bottles of the friendly and smooth sipping Skagit Gold. We are so excited to check out their new restaurant when it opens - already the entrance toward the tasting room and distillery area transport you to a different time - and I have no doubt the restaurant will be worth a look as well. Thank you Patti for a lovely afternoon!

We went on the Soupocalypse tour through Fremont that this chef was the brain child for and we couldn't of had a better time!! We were able to walk and discover Fremont for the first time being new to the area and we absolutely loved Mischief's mushroom bisque and gumbo! Thanks for bringing the community together and helping us have a great date day!

Caroline, Elsa, and Derek from sales were an absolute dream. We felt so welcomed, appreciated and cared for. Our experience was beautiful and unforgettable. Great food, lovely atmosphere and tentative service. We will definitely return as often as we can!

So what I love most about this place is the customer service. Our bartender/host talked to us about the spirits, their history, and their process for about half an hour. Granted it was only just us in there, but she was super friendly. I'm looking forward to seeing their new tasting room and restaurant. She even let me in the distilling room to take some pictures of the stills. Wanna learn an interesting story? Ask them how they came across their barrels from Jim Beam

Really a review for "Mischief on the Canal" food & bar. Ate there tonight and it was spectacular. The food was out of this world. We tried five different things and all were spectacular. The distillery is a lovely facility, a private world away from the busy city. It was a chilly night but a spectacular evening.

$14 for just tasting! And they don't even discount it when you purchase their liquor. Their whiskies are half the normal size (375ml instead of 750) yet more expensive ($50+) than other distilleries - not because they taste that much better, but because they are aged on the ships from TV shows. The owners talked more about their passion for money making than liquor making. Their Apple brandy tasted fine, and others are mediocre at most. I have been to quite a few micro-distilleries and Fremont Mischief was disappointing. There are lots of better ones in and around Seattle. Westland, Copperworks, Woodenville, Batch 206 to name a few. If you are looking for a good NW distillery experience, I would suggest going to one of these instead.

One of our absolute favorite places to visit and bring out of town guests. The tasting room is super fun and we absolutely love their liquor! They have super fun special addition rye's aged on the boats from Deadliest Catch! I am not much of a whiskey/bourbon/rye drinker but I LOVE their's, It's so smooth and delicious. We also really enjoy their gin and vodka. I highly suggest heading down after walking the Fremont Sunday Market and trying the flights. They also make small cocktails using local syrups and flavors. Definitely a fun spot to check out. They are also dog friendly and have clean nice restrooms for customers.

Hung out at Mischief Distillery for a while on Mother's Day which was also my daughter's birthday. The cocktail of the day was the Arnold Palmer with Mischief's special twist on the tea used. It was delicious!! Grandma had four! The whiskey flight my daughter and I had helped us decide which whiskey we wanted to purchase to take home for later (The Storm Tossed Rye-Capt. Sig Hansen=Excellent!). Their whiskeys, vodka and gin are all great! The atmosphere and people are friendly and inviting. We stop by Mischief every time we're in town (from Illinois) visiting my daughter and daughter-in-law.

Highly disappointed with my 10 minute experience with these rude business owners. I actually didn't have long because I had a chocolate tour soon. So I was walking around with intentions to try it out when I finished the chocolate factory. Walked in with my boyfriend 2 gentlemen walked out and store owner(?) older lady told them good bye and thanks for coming. Never spoke to us. My boyfriend and I continued to walk around picking up items and looking at them. The register younger lady was carrying on a conversation with the only other customer in the store. Older lady / owner(?) never spoke to us still, just went over and spoke to the other customer that was already being helped. My boyfriend and I continued to walk around despite being ignored in this very small shop. Finally we left. No plans on returning. That's not how you get or keep customers. Earlier today I was at copperworks. Highly recommend, owner and everyone helpful and friendly. Instead of checking out mischief go to copperworks! Free tasting and friendly people!

This place has it all - great food, great drinks, and most of all, a great staff. If you're feeling under the weather from the night before, ask the bartender, James, for a "Suze". The pork sliders are probably the best thing on the menu, although nothing is bad. The cocktails are great too, including the unique glass straws.

Ever needed a place to host a work event, wedding or just a bug ass awesome concert? Fremont Mischief is your spot! In addition to a gorgeous outdoor patio space with romantic lights, a stage and bourbon barrels for tables, this spot is a distillery! Talk about the whole package. I popped by for a tasting tour and loved the space. I could envision awesome outdoor concerts and weddings here. I also loved the product here. There's a vodka, a gin and two whiskeys. And beyond the local liquor (distilled right onsite) there's an awesome room of swag to buy. Shirts, stickers, your own liquor to go, etc. Such a fantastic spot to check out if you're in Fremont. Check back on their website for upcoming events. Word has it they might be doing a concert series soon. Which would be so awesome!

Cool little distillery. I had fun going through all the little drawers and looking at all the trinkets they had in them. Some stuff was totally unrelated to their company, but it's all good because my attention span had a good time. Bought a small bottle of their whiskey and it was bomb! Good stuff.

My distillery cherry.... It's like walking into your great-aunt's closet stuffed full of memorabilia and vintage posters shrunk down to magnet-or-button size, tucked away in little drawers reminiscent of those that used to file away thousands of ivory Dewey Decimal System library cards. Except this great aunt happens to have one lovely, enticing window into the beautiful world of the shiny German stills populating the distillery space of Fremont Mischief. And she also happens to be stocked with whiskey and wheat vodka....And it happens to be amazing. Only three samples to taste today: the Mischief Whiskey itself, John Jacob, and the Mischief Vodka. Hope you love rye, because that's the whiskey you're getting...and with libations this rich, this warm, this robust, this just-so-sweetly perfect, I see no reason to venture afield. Or into a field planted with any other originating grain. Unfortunately, due to the passage of I-1183, they can't sell the Mischief in the tasting room right now (but you might be able to find it at your local liquor store, at least until March 1). We 'settled' for the John Jacob. Cry me a tiny tear.... I would also note that due to a sad college experience with vodka, I'm typically unable to get near the thing no matter how diluted with any sort of less violent liquid. Not so here; I fearlessly tipped up my tiny plastic thimble taster and sipped a smoothly gentle spirit that I would try again. And again. Excuse me while I go pour fortifications....

Mischief produces some of my favorite whisky from Seattle. The John Jacob Rye is wonderful and I love the Mischief Whisky. Their vodkas are very good, and their gin is well spiced. As far as tasting rooms go, theirs is pretty good. All their merchandise and liquor is fairly priced and they have multiple sizes of their liquor available that I can't find in stores. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They also provide 3 complimentary samples for customers which has allowed me to try some of their more exotic liquors. We have been provided with a great background information about each liquor and I learn something new every time I come. I would very much recommend stopping by if you are looking to try some great whisky!

Seattle is a cool town for alcoholics. Distilleries abound so that you can buy local in small batch. Mischief has both their copper still and a small tasting room on premises. You can sample their two rye whiskeys, their vodka, and their gin. My favorite of their many witty posters is: One martini... Two martini.... Three martini... Floor I also like: I'm here. What are your other two wishes I also like their selection of antique glassware and librarian card catalog drawer of surprises.

As distillery tours go, Fremont Mischief is just ok. Their tasting room is small and crowded with stuff. So crowded in fact, that it's hard to tell what's décor and what's for sale. Feeling reminiscent of my Grandma's living room, I decided it was best not to touch anything for fear of breaking it. While so many distilleries in Washington and Oregon exude hometown pride with their small batch liquors, the owners of Fremont Mischief seem to be on a different page. Many of their spirits are not made in Seattle or even Washington, so it seems odd that their brand tips its hat to Fremont. It's unfortunate to see a company be so overtly finically driven that they have created a façade of local products and local pride. "Fake it until you make it" is a viable business strategy, but it hurts their craft distillery street cred.

I love hard liquor and I've had a lot of different varieties - from whiskey and scotch to brandy and cognacs. The only exception is vodka: can't stand it in any shape or form. Mischief is a local business and the family who owns it are wonderful folks. My favorite is their 8 year old whiskey (even though they've only been open for 5 years in Seattle, this one was made in Canada when they rented a distillery down there). Their younger whiskey is also nice but it is very mild and you'll likely enjoy it if you are not into aged, stronger-flavored drinks. Both are made with rye. Many local restaurants and liquor stores carry their whiskey and vodka these days, but there's nothing like buying direct. And yes they can wrap it up for you.

Definitely a cool little space with some great local products. Currently, it serves as a small retail/gift store/tasting room, but in the future, I am looking forward to tours, as well as more extensive tastings. You can a gorgeous still in the back through a window, and the place has a lot of potential. As for a free tasting, I tried two whiskeys and a vodka. I really liked the John Jacobs rye, and picked up a bottle on the spot. Will be interesting to see how things develop here, and also for the distillery scene in general in Seattle!

This place is amazing. My husband and I went here today after hearing wonderful things about it. We tried the vodka, both whiskeys and the gin all were amazing. I have had vodka in the past and enjoyed it but this was buy far the best. I have not ever had a good experience with whiskey or gin but these were both excellent. I am not sure at the experience of others but, we were excited to purchase and bring home with us a bottle of the gin and the vodka from the tasting room. This was a wonderful experience, the staff was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. We had a ton of fun and will be recommending the place to everyone we know.

Brilliant!!! I tried everything and it was all superb! The vodka is one of the best (if not the very best) I have ever had. The place is absolutely gorgeous and the girls working there are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I really think they can blossom and become a Seattle area staple. I have highly recommended this place and their wonderful products to anyone who bothers to listen.

My husband and I came with a couple of friends to Fremont Mischief this past weekend. The space is great and would make a wonderful venue for a small event. The owners were there and the female owner gave us the tour. She was knowledgable and had very interesting stories to tell. The tasting room and the room the stills are in are quite small but she mentioned they are in the process of remodelling and will be expanding both significantly; regardless, the way it is now is very tastefully done and I felt like it comfortably accommodated our tour group of 8 people. One of our friends we came with usually dislikes gin and she loved their gin! Unfortunately, both my husband and I did not enjoy any of the alcohol we tasted enough to want to purchase a bottle while we were there, however, I was very surprised and pleased to find out that they donate a portion of the proceeds (usually to local charities), and that alone means they will be getting my business next time I'm choosing a bottle to gift or to bring to a get together. I definitely recommend dropping by next time you're in the area to tour Fremont Mischief!

I have been taking my out of town visitors to the tasting room at Freemont Mischief for the past two years. Every time time I have warned my friends and family prior to going that the staff isn't friendly.... The curse has been broken! This past Sunday I went in with two friends and as the door opened we were welcomed by a warm hello. Brynn is the best! She takes the time to explain the different alcohols you are tasting and was a wealth of knowledge! Fremont Mischief you have a good one. As a small business owner I know the value of someone like this, she is rare! Keep up the great tastings Brynn you made the visit !

Had a chance to check this place out with some friends visiting from out of town. Great spirits and smooth whiskey. Very cute place, a steampunk kind of vibe. Customer service was friendly and knowledgeable. Stop by if you get a chance and taste some great local made spirits.

Cute space, felt naughty poking through the cabinet drawers. The apple brandy was the standout for me. We were just getting started with a tasting when a couple customers came in to pick up a special order. The woman helping us with the tasting left us hanging for a solid 15 mins while she helped out the gentlemen... That wasn't cool.

Cool spot that is a must to check out if you like local distilleries. You can see everything from their store front and sample their Vodka/Whiskey.

It's worth stopping by once or twice but is otherwise not very interesting. Give their whiskey flight a try and then taste their much better other spirits flight. The serving sizes on the flights are small, but the flights are pretty cheap. The staff are very friendly and it would be a pretty nice place to hang out if it weren't so beastly hot inside. I'd say it's somewhere between 3 and 4 stars because of the friendly staff and neighborhood vibe. Without them, it would be under 3 stars.