It was a strange location, but the sight of it was welcome in the middle of the nondescript surroundings. While it was easily visible, it didn't seem very accessible. When my friend and I made our way in, we were greeted and we purchased a couple of ginger scones which were delicious. I inquired about their iced teas and they said they could do any tea as an iced tea. I got an earl gray and my friend got an americano. I saw the barista preparing my tea from a tea bag being steeped and thought that could not bode well, as it can only steep with hot water, and any ice would dilute it. She didn't call us to the counter, but after sitting for a while we went up and checked and there they were. Sure enough, my iced tea was watery, but not terrible, my friends coffee was just okay. I was starving and expected some savory options, but there were only pre-made sandwiches. While they sounded decent, I know refrigerated bread is never good, and they were pricey at almost $8 a pop. For a pre-made sandwich? Meh.. I'd stick with the freshly made scones. They also offer some boozy chocolates and truffles. There were two other patrons in there when we went in, and they had ordered a chocolate. They took it to the table and inspected it for a while. Eventually they brought it back up to the counter to let the barista know they had been given the wrong chocolate. She takes the one that had already been given to them and set down on their table and puts it back in the case! Kind of grossed me out. Some of their coffee drinks involve ice cream, syrups and cake in them, and that's just not really my thing. I like straightforward coffee drinks, I guess I'm a purist. I'm more adventurous with teas though, and I wish I had gotten their Chai so that I could maybe give a more positive review since they make their own Chai mix. I have respect for what they are trying to do, and a coffee spot was much needed in the area. Unfortunately, it didn't win me over.
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