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My favorite stop for an afternoon tea or coffee pick me up when I'm in Winston looking for my next read. The iced jasmine tea lightly sweetened is a definite find.
We ordered two coffee flights. So SO SO good. My husband finished his and I took mine to go as they were such big drinks. Staff was wonderful. Very talkative and made us feel welcome. 10/10 would recommend.
Easy parking behind building..you can order your food inside..great place to rent out space for different events
Great place to grab a drink with friends!
Best of both worlds…a coffee shop and a bar, plus it’s adjacent to a bookstore! Loved it here!
Tasty coffee, prices comparable with other coffee joints in the area. Nice atmosphere with a book shop next door.
My first time here!! I came to meet a photographer and decided to order a cortado. It's been a long time since I've had a great cortado. Nathan was super sweet and greeted me with a smile upon entering. When I asked if they were versed in cortados Nathan told me that one the very skilled baristas Nathan could make it best! Let me tell you!!. I know a great cortado when I get one. I ordered a cortado with oat milk. This baby was super silky, not too much milk froth and no bitters from the espresso. You can tell this came from a well roasted bean and poured by a skilled barista. No sweeteners needed. I definitely will come back for another cortado! The space was very large. Plenty of seating and nice natural light. Connected to the bookstore. They also have great outside seating. Love the vibe and the espresso.
We brought my service dog in training into the coffee shop and were greeted by the clerk. He asked us if she was a service animal, and it was listed on her harness, so he said that she was okay, and moved on (after commenting something about the health inspector not allowing animals). The second clerk came up, and he asked the same thing, having missed our conversation. I told him that she is a service dog in training, protected by federal law (ADA), and he just reiterated that she couldn't stay, due to the health inspector. There were also other customers who had an ESA in the shop with them, but they were not even approached. I pointed that out. My dog is well behaved, and she merely stood beside me while I was looking at the menu board. It was a nice day, so I took her out to the patio while the drinks were made, but it's illegal to deny access to a service dog in training, even if you serve food. Perhaps your staff can look up the file from NC DHHS about how to welcome guests with service animals, because the second clerk indicated he was only doing what he thought was "right." 🙁
I seriously don't recommend coming here for coffee. It tastes as if they over roast the coffee beans, or something. They're always bitter, and watered down. I've tried about 4 coffee beverages, and yesterday I had an iced chai latte hoping they couldn't disappoint with that either, but it was the same experience I've had every time I've gone here. Watered down and overall unappetizing. Every time I've had their coffee, I've gotten a headache and felt nauseas and gross. I strongly recommend going somewhere else. The only good thing I can say is that the location is nice. It connects to a restaurant and a bookestore. The vibe of the place is nice, but avoid the coffee at all costs, literally, because it's overpriced for the quality.
We were surprised with the wonderful taste and presentation of our food.
My favourite coffee shop in town. Really nice staff and great coffee. Lots of room to work or read. I've eaten here a couple times and the food was good.
Every time I go the staff is always helpful and friendly. They have dark roast which seems hard to come by at the non-chains. They also have jazz on plenty of Monday evenings! Pretty cool location with the book store and book-related artwork around
Frequent private events. Call before you go.
I was in town for a doctor's appointment and needed to kill some time. I saw the cool-looking sign, parked, and started walking in. The alleyway walking into this place was very artistic. Then when you get inside, it's huge. From the alleyway, you walk into the coffee shop. To your left is a large bookstore, and on your right is a bar with a large seating area. I had a great cup of Jo and walked around the bookstore. It was a very pleasant experience.
Such a quint coffee shop and bar with an amazing bookstore attached. Could spend all day here!
Creative coffee drinks and great beers! Lovely spot right beside a local bookstore that feels so cozy.
Ever since the old manager, Anna, left, the coffee has been mediocre at best, and most of the staff have seemed unaware of how most of the services they offer work.
The coffee is great, the option for libations is a welcome addition to the “cafe experience”, but what keeps me walking the extra block to grab some coffee is the staff. Every single time I’ve came in everyone has been so pleasant and helpful. Awesome place.
Great service and quality coffee
Nice place. Good coffee