5/5. Food was quality and filling even though the portions look smaller. Amazing service, great atmosphere and gluten free options!! Great for someone with celiacs. The raspberry white mocha was good!
I live in the Seattle area and visit Muse every time I'm in town to see my mother. I love the coffee, the food, the ambiance, and that it's an lgbtq friendly space. My mother and I love going together to sip coffee or spicy chai and catch up. Their sandwiches are yum and they cater to gluten free needs. Outdoor seating is great too. Highly recommend to locals and visitors.
My love affair with Dark Heart began in early 2019. I was a single mama with a toddler and a newborn who had to travel to Loveland from Longmont to meet with my therapist once a week (because mental health matters, y’all). To make these weekly meetings less painful, I sought out some dopamine in the form of caffeine ✨ After a quick google search, my sleep deprived self landed at Dark Heart—and thank Goddess! The Smokey Mocha became my crux during this time of my life. It is subtly sweet, dark and rich in mocha, but my favorite part is the smoked paprika and black salt topping. Such a balm for my soul. 6 years later, it’s my go-to for an emotional pick-me-up or a rainy day.
Now, I won’t say I moved to Loveland for Dark Heart, but I won’t say that I didn’t either 😉 alas, I found myself living here from late 2019-2020 and again from 2022-present. And I can say, with 100% certainty, that Dark Heart is a huge reason that I love Loveland. I visit Dark Heart several times a week—to my wallet’s dismay (but worth it!). I have started from the Smokey Mocha as my only love, and I have fallen for another by the name of the Not So Basic latte. She is slightly sweet with hints of vanilla and cinnamon in a perfect espresso with creamy oat milk (you have to request the oat—do it. You won’t be disappointed). I love her in all her forms—hot, cold, doesn’t matter. I especially love ordering extra sweet or with extra ground cinnamon (because I’m extra).
An honorable (non-coffee) mention is the Midsummer Matcha on their summer menu… get it iced with oat milk. Thank me later.
Ok, so the coffee is great, but the staff… they’re even better. In all my years of coming here, I’ve only been met with kindness and consideration. They remember my name (seriously, without fail), and I’ve had many a lively chats with various baristas over the years while waiting for my drinks. I also love that AJ (the co-founder) is often working behind the counter too—it shows how passionate and invested she is in the business, and I imagine it creates a sense of non-hierarchical equality for her staff. I also remember the days when Justin could be found behind the counter too 🩵
The vibe is definitely more hip and modern, and I love it. My kids love finding the little lemur looking creature around the shop—he moves around from time to time (don’t worry, he doesn’t bite…). The bathrooms are always clean (a huge win when kids need to use them), and the overall cleanliness is 1000 times better other coffee shops in town… (I only go to other coffee shops for gluten free donuts 😬 because Dark Heart ruined my ability to enjoy lattes made elsewhere 😅)
In conclusion of this novel that you didn’t ask for but you received anyways, I am forever grateful to have stumbled upon this gem 6+ years ago, and I hope to continue being able to enjoy really f***ing good coffee served by really f***ing awesome people for years to come 💗
So thankful for them having Gluten-Free options! They are my go to when I am running errands and need a snack. Their chai (esp egg nog chai) is the best of all the drive-thrus in town. Service is always great and I don't think I have ever left without a smile! :)
Nothing in the cases and only 3 loaves of bread ready. Gluten free is all pre-order. Why isn't there anywhere in NoCo to get a gluten free loaf of bread that is ready and fresh baked?!?
I usually go to starbucks for the app convenience, but this was on my way this morning so I decided to try it. IT WAS PHENOMENAL! Much much better latte than starbucks. They have so many flavor choices that most coffee shops don't have. I got a cherry almond latte and i can't stop thinking about how good it was. I've also tried the lavender latte before and it is also very good. I'm gonna start going out of my way to go here. I also love how many gluten free food options there are 🥰 keep up the fantastic work!
My wife and I were very excited to find this Paciugo in Colorado. In our previous homes in Chicago and Minneapolis our local Paciugo locations closed on us.
Paciugo is probably the very best chain gelato store in America. The level of quality and decadence is unmatched. While there are very good vegan and gluten free options, I myself especially enjoy their full fat gelatos. So delicious!
We hired Fresh Plate to cater food and beverages (both alcoholic and non), at our wedding of ~95 people including vendors, and we were thoroughly impressed. They managed to create a mouthwatering brunch assortment that looked gorgeous, was 100% gluten free, easily accommodated our vegetarian and vegan guests, and tasted amazing. They can also make some mean (flavored) mimosas; our parents are still talking about them over a month later! It was also super convenient that they provided linens, napkins, dish ware, and lots of other catering accessories that might be easy for a stressed out couple to miss. I would highly recommend them, and hope to taste their food again in the future.
The BEST people working here! Fun, joyful, kind! I’ve never been served by someone who wasn’t happy! Also such great Gluten Free options!!! Love to see it! Great coffee too!
Amazing drinks and the service is so good! The workers there are so sweet and I will be going there everyday! I love how you can go into that Ziggi’s and sit down because I can do my work while also enjoy delicious food and drinks. My daughter is also gluten free and she says the gulton free food is amazing!
They have food I can eat as a Celiac. Staff are great! Try a latte with cinnamon or nutmeg steamed into the milk.
Bathroom cleaner is a bit heavily used and the whole store can smell like a clean bathroom with some soap not rinsed away. Not the worst thing but a bit much.
Had the country omelette and biscuits and gravy. Country on that came with homemade sausage gravy which was awesome because my husband cannon laundry to eat gluten in the biscuits. They were kind enough to sell me a side of homemade spiced apples that were part of the lunch special. Yummy!
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