The Coffee Shop NE

First time visit, lovely place! Large menu of drinks but also lunch and breakfast type foods. To-go packaged fresh foods as well as options from the kitchen. Packaged foods include cake and baked goods options as well as salads and veggies, parfaits and a few other items. Ample seating but it was packed when we arrived. There was a single 2-seat table perfect for us in the room with the counter, and there were 2 other similar tables. Other tables are in the back of various sizes along with a few booths. Clearly a community-oriented local shop. Lots of other cute local shops in the area as well. Local art for sale on the walls as well as some community information. The coffee is good, though unremarkable. We both got drip though I also had a Florentine which is drip mixed with hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is made with milk and in addition to cow’s milk they have oat, soy, and almond milk options. The Florentine was delicious but how could it not be. ;) It’s a good option to get chocolate flavor but without the extra sweetness or espresso of a mocha. Drip coffee options were 3 different caffeinated and 1 decaf. Nothing is advertised as gluten free but the breakfast and salad menus show options which should be gluten-free but I’m not sure if cross contamination is expected. We didn’t eat so I can’t comment. Plenty of vegetarian options but not much for vegan at quick glance.

This is one of my long time favorite spots to work/study at over the past 10 years. I nearly lived there during medical school. Inclusive, welcoming staff and atmosphere. Lots of tasty food and dessert options. The carrot cake is amazing! Some vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. The coffee is also delicious. Most spots along a wall have an outlet. The WiFi is solid. Bathrooms are always clean. I’ve never had an issue finding parking in the lot and street parking is also free. I don’t go there as much as I used to because they decreased their evening hours. Love this place!