Russell's Bakery & Coffee @ 2222

First things first... The Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Loaf and the Banana Nut Muffin (Also GF) are amazing!! The only reason for giving -1 star for the food is because of the preservatives they have in the muffins and in the bread/other pastries. They go so fast that there is literally zero need for the preservatives they sell out quick! The service is always great though their consistency as far as hot chocolate needs to be a bit better I went in one morning and it tasted like they had just roasted cocoa beans straight from the source and not a day later at night it was like the worst kind of chocolate milk that was barely warm, but everyone is always super friendly, and you can tell that they use quality espresso when it comes to coffee. The atmosphere is really nice, they are like a few other cafe's/restaurants that have artwork available for sale that when you look at it you'll say, "That looks nice how much?" Only to then immediately walk away because it's a few thousand dollars. Under the artwork is a couch comfy area to sit but there is a lack of plugs you have to move the couches to get to the plugs behind them which kind of sucks but it is what it is. The two chairs they have aren't really that comfy so I'd go for one of the three couches if I were you. They do have pretty nice restrooms though, and a selection of beers on tap with a nice L-shaped bar. I will be adding photos of everything I can in the very near future unfortunately I don't have any good ones of the food because I eat it so fast lol. They have a nice area outside and there's actually a walking trail nearby behind in the back parking lot behind the buildings it's been a bit cold so I haven't walked it myself but when it warms up I will. Overall I'll be back for the muffins though I wish they would take out those preservatives, and the hot chocolate as I've given up coffee. Peace!! -DD

The directions on Google are wrong. If you are looking at AVES the directions will tell you to go left but you actually need to go right. The sign currently says Sharks Coffee and it's slightly hidden behind a tree so it's hard to see if you're in your car. The dirty chai was decent it was 6.75 for the largest one which is 16 ounces. The lemon poppyseed bread was amazing though I will give them that. After viewing their online menu and trying to read their chalk board I deduce thus far that's all the is labeled and certified gluten free. I'll be here all day so if I get peckish I will ask. I am working from the coffee shop while my pup has surgery. Working at the bar since it's just me, myself, and I. The seats are uncomfortable. While they are aesthetically pleasing you must be skinny to fit in this comfortably I would imagine. It is 9:00 a.m. on a Tuesday and 12 tables are occupied.