Carmen S.
Yelp
Rating based on coffee, atmosphere/options & comments about 1 fruit dessert.
Coffee: 4.5/5
Great, strong, robust coffee. I usually order a cortado, but the cashier didn't know it -- I got a cappuccino instead. The barista later offered to fix it or add an espresso shot, which was great service. They followed up with staff, too. Oat and almond milk available (no soy).
Atmosphere & Offerings: 5/5
Loved the variety!
- Nuts: Huge, seasoned selection with free samples at cash register.
- Gelato: Nice flavor range.
- Mediterranean desserts: Baklava and Dubai chocolates.
- Chocolate-covered fruit: Cute social-media trend--looks like fruit, chocolate shell outside, soft filling inside.
- Coffee beans: Fresh and customizable blends.
The space is large with plenty of seating, candy, gifts, and coffee gear. I almost skipped it thinking it was more of a market than a café, but the coffee, service, and vibe impressed me. Highly recommend. Only issue was the fruit dessert.
Fruit Dessert: 1/5
I tried the mango-shaped dessert--pretty but disappointing. The inside cream wasn't sweet, had tiny fruit chunks, and the chocolate shell lacked flavor & crunch. I've had them before at Suzie's pastry shop in Houston & it was fantastic. Even my family disliked this one. It actually was so unpleasant that I might retry it next time to see if something was just wrong.
Overall, Excellent coffee, great service, cool atmosphere. I'll be back for more coffee and to sample other foods to see how they taste vs looking good.