Sam E.
Yelp
I wanted to be wow-ed, I wasn't. But I have hope!
Nautilus' interior is interesting. You place your order in the front room, which is stark white with some decorations, and once you receive your order you can step into the back which houses the most 90s goth cozy coffee exterior you can think of. Think: spooky decorations with couches and decorative plates to eat off of. I can only imagine once this place sets root, the insane ambiance that back room would be for poetry readings, live music and other community events!
There's a variety of coffee, beans and pastries to choose from. Keep in mind, there's two lattes available on the menu that are actually cold brew based drinks, which was a bit confusing. But I ended up ordering a mocha and a BEC turnover and in about 10 mins, my order was complete!
(Keep in mind, this institution is vegan, so oat milk and vegan pastries reign supreme!)
My personal preference with a mocha is that it has some bitterness in it, whether it be the espresso or the chocolate. And the mocha I received was very light on that! It was serviceable, but it wasn't amazing. The BEC turnover did have a good amount of filling and the pastry itself was super flaky (and freshly baked). But the interior was a bit salty and the pastry itself left that weird, waxy feel in my mouth.
The staff themselves are super nice! A bit bare bones due to the newness of their location, but as kind as can be! Despite my qualms, I will be coming back soon just to try their other offerings and soak up that lovely interior space!