Problem: 1st impression enjoyed some high end Earl Gray tea. The tea is great and the shop has a comfortable Scandinavian ambiance. But why is this noteworthy? Although I live a few blocks away this section of Penn Ave has been blighted for some time. At this moment I am looking across the street at some boarded up store fronts that were tacked onto the front of a beautiful late 1800's Victorian. I wish them the best but I am not sure the foot traffic here is ready for $2 cups of coffee. But I love small business and I will do my part to help them make it. 2nd impression My wife and her friend (first time Voluto customer) had a bad experience today at Voluto Coffee. They went there with the kids (two 3.5 year olds and a 18 month old) and left pissed off. Obviously we understand that it is not particularly intended to be a kid friendly joint with the Scandinavian minimalist design. However it is in a family neighborhood and it was the middle of the day. So they got some coffee and treats and were hanging out for some time while the kids explored the shop. While they were there some people came and went. At one point a couple came in (younger hipster types) and stayed for half an hour, on the way out the man commented to the owner that she should control her customers???? The guy approached my wife and made some snide comments about watching kids run around while (not) enjoying his coffee - whatever - and that he was having a business meeting. I have had many business meetings in public places interruptions are the risk you run. After he left the owner (her name escapes me) came over and asked my wife and her friend to keep the kids from throwing things? I am sure they were not throwing things. I am sure they were moving around a lot and probably making some noise - but not too much. Basically we are not going to go to Voluto for a while. Eventually we will give them a second chance. I hope he is an advocate like I was, I go out of my way to promote local business, but I also believe strongly in spreading the word if I have a bad experience.
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Problem: This place was one of the most interesting bars I've been to! Went here on a Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon to provide you with an honest opinion... This place is hard to find.. If you are not a local or don't know one, you probably wouldn't know about this place since it is out of the tourist area. Food experience wise.. Saturday evening gets crowded and busy with a small selection of craft beer. Ordered some chicken tenders tossed in buffalo with a side order of cheese tots! The chicken tenders were definitely something I was looking for.. They give you a generous portion and do not over bread the chicken before they fry it. The chicken was tender with every bite. The cheese totz were good on Saturday night because they were crispy with enough sharp cheddar cheese. Sunday afternoon the chicken tenders were just as satisfying as Saturday but the cheese totz were soggy and soft.. There was no crunch to it.. And the serving experience on Sunday was terrible.. I had to go find my waitress to order and find her to pay for my bill... Saturday night this gentleman provided my party and I with amazing service and was prompt. OK... Now what makes this bar so different.. In the back patio there are two tables of ping pong for guests to play, two "sink and hook" games, and 2 sets of corn hole games! Saturday night gets really busy so its hard to play corn hole or ping pong and on Sunday there was only one corn hole game out since there wasn't a high amount of requests for it. Overall, very chill and relaxing bar. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to drink and play games with friends...
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Problem: I've eaten here at least 4 times in the past 15 years. The best it's ever been was average. The most recent time, about a month ago, I ordered a green burro. It was very close to the worst green burro I've ever had at a restaurant. Mostly soupy tasteless gravy, a few scattered bits of meat, and some slivers of something that might have been green chile many days earlier before the taste and texture had been completely cooked out of it. The complimentary chips and dips are decent but the hot sauce is barely on the hot side. Garcia's is much better.
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A: negative

Problem: Really loud music... Sam Adams is a big plus... Staff was unfriendly.
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