Moka & Co

Visited on a Sunday morning. The place was busy but not packed. The line was only about four customers deep when I arrived, and there was still plenty of seating available. However, there were quite a few people standing around waiting for orders, which made the space feel more crowded than it really was. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, more of a social coffee spot than a quiet, cozy one. Probably not ideal if you’re hoping to read a book or get work done, but great for meeting friends or catching up. I ordered a basic cappuccino for my first visit. It came out to about $9 total with tip ($7 base price). Customer service at the counter was excellent. The cashier, a woman wearing a hijab (hope that’s the correct term), was incredibly kind and attentive even with everything going on behind her. Her attention to detail stood out, she communicated customer requests clearly and even brought my drink over herself since they had run out of buzzers. Now, about the “everything going on behind her.” The team preparing drinks seemed overwhelmed. They were friendly with each other, but it felt chaotic, with no clear system or flow, lots of backed-up orders, and a noticeable lack of efficiency. My cappuccino took about 15 minutes, and I overheard another guest mention they had been waiting 22. Staff eventually resorted to calling out orders over the noise, which added to the confusion. As for the coffee itself, it was fine. Not bad, but for $7, I expected more. The beans don’t seem low-quality, but the execution could use some refinement. If as much investment went into barista training as into the trendy décor, the product might match the vibe. All in all, decent staff, decent coffee, and a space with a lot of potential. I’ll probably be back to try one of their flavored drinks and maybe a pastry (hopefully a gluten-free one, the eternal wish of a celiac).

Gorgeous place and delicious food and coffee! ☕ 🤤 😍 They had a gluten free pastry that was delicious, the icing tasted like buttercream.