Shades of Brown Coffee & Art

I really love getting a special coffee here with a friend. The coffee is hot and robust. Pair it with something sweet for a great taste contrast. My friend and I love to enjoy our treats while sitting and talking in this unique shop. I love the decor here! Attracts a trendy crowd.

I absolutely love this place! The beverages are on point and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Try anything in the case it's so tasty. There are so many different experiences you can have at one coffee shop. There's even a couple tables outside for when the weather is nice or you need to drink your coffee with mood.

I love the atmosphere at this little coffee shop! The overall style and vibes that are produced here are warm and cozy. The decoration and furniture choices are very eclectic and trendy and the local art on the walls is a definite added plus! I have only ever been for the coffee and it has always been good.

I practically live here after and in between classes. It's a really cute and quirky little spot that almost feels like home. There's lots of different seating to suit people who came there to study or just to chat. The staff are always happy to help and are very knowledgeable about their coffees.

Only thing to be aware of is that parking is very limited so be prepared to search a bit for parking!

I have been going to Shades religiously for the past 3 years. Its a great place to get some work done or catch up with a friend. Very cozy and warm environment. Hipstery eclectic decorations. The staff is always very friendly. Average prices. The only complaint is sometimes the drip coffee is not very good and tastes like straight lemon when i just want regular coffee and the bathroom needs to be stocked with paper towels. Overall, its my favorite place to go for a nice afternoon.

An eclectic little coffee shop that's fun and built for quiet conversation, study, or work. Excellent hand crafted coffee beverages. Hot, iced, or frozen options. Friendly and helpful staff. Priced competitively with other popular coffee shops (definitely a step above gas station coffees). I would come here so much more often if I lived closer but as it stands I only come in now and then. I would definitely reccomend for anyone who loves coffee and is looking to sit down and I will be back!!!

I enjoyed coming here but my latest experience left much to be desired and I unfortunately won't be returning. My wife and I ordered our drinks and waited. It was busy, so I wasn't sweating waiting, until it passed well into the half-hour mark and I started noticing customers who ordered after us getting our drinks. When I brought it to their attention (turns out the cups were never staged) the one who took the order washed his hands of it and the one who made it brought one of the drinks out in the wrong size.

This was just my experience. The coffee is good and many people enjoy coming here. But following this there are other local coffee places I'd rather spend my money at.

Delicious coffee and love the outdoor seating. Parking is awful like it is on most of Brookside but even worse. I don't mind parking far and walking but not everyone can. Not much they can do about it but it is a downfall.

A very cozy place. The tea selection is outstanding; the coffee is okay. The drawbacks (which is a good problem for the first issue) (1) they need a bigger space because it's extremely popular, especially with college kids that want to take on the world; and, (2) having clean cups is an ongoing issue (sometimes the place could benefit from having two staff members during peak hours). The staff is friendly yet also, in most cases, efficient.

Best coffee ever. Worst name. Everything I've ever had here is the best. Best Ethiopian macchiato... Best Kenyan clever drip. There's really cool art inside, but it's only available for takeout or outside seating at the moment.