Lisa G.
Yelp
Oooooooh...I just found a new "go to" place for coffee!
I just found this adorable little place while waiting for an appointment at the nail salon across the street. I had a little over an hour to burn and I'm glad I did here.
When I first walked in, I liked it immediately. Although its in a strip mall (kind of), it has its own vibe and is unique and comfortable. It also had a unique menu compared to what you might find at your local Starbucks.
With it being the first day of my after Christmas diet, I of course threw that theory out the window when checking out the pastries up front. Oh yes, I must try their Pistachio muffin! I've never had one so that's what I ordered. I also got their Chai Latte (hot). After ordering and paying a great price, (it was $5 and change for both items ... say whaaaat?...I pay that alone for a latte at Starbucks!), I picked my seat at the community table which was big and welcoming.
Shortly after, a sweet lady brought the muffin, which she had heated up, and the Chai Latte. Not only that, the muffin was on a real plate with a real fork ... and the latte was in a real mug with a real saucer. It might not be a big deal to others, but it sure was nice not to get coffee in a "to go" cup even when I was drinking it there. It makes a difference.
Anywho, the Chai Latte was SO GOOD! It was pretty to look at as well until I started mixing things up with my real spoon! It was so good that I had to remind myself to sip and not gulp because gulping makes it disappear faster. So, I dug into my pistachio muffin because it was pretty too ... and I was no longer on a diet for the day and we know how that goes. The muffin was fresh, moist and tasty but I didn't get a real pistachio flavor. However, when I took a bite of the muffin and then a sip of the Chai Latte immediately after, it was a flavor explosion! Ta da! That was a good combo.
Annnnnd finally, I used their restroom twice which was very clean. Also, they had a cute furniture cabinet in there and it was awesome because I could set my purse on it. This is a detail that might not be important to some, but for ladies, its nice not to stretch out your purse handles on a hook or even worse, put it on a dirty floor!
So, next time I need my nails done, I'll make some time for Holy Grain .. its not a chain! It will be my new ritual! Treat Yo'Self!