Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: I just tried this place for the first time on Monday, as a place to work and get out of the house. Immediately when I walked in, I was afraid I wasn't cool enough to be there. I confirmed this when I shot the liquid sugar across my latte and all over the counter. The redeeming quality of Cartel is the barista working responded with, "I shot myself in the face with that, last week." Making yourself more embarrassing than your clients? Point Cartel. The latte was really good, pretty strong, and tasted really good. The free wifi didn't hurt, and although I know I wasn't really cool enough to be there (I'm pretty sure I was one of 3 people that wasn't wearing clothes they made), it was just what I was looking for. Quiet, but not dull, and good coffee. Oh, and when I was leaving, the barista said "Sweet bag!" (Mine, that I design and sell). Yep okay. I'll be back.

Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer: I guess I am spoiled by Sweet Cece's. For 17 bucks worth of Yogurt it was pretty much a disappointment. None of my flavors were really all that great. Having said that, perhaps the "and Crepes" is where this place really shines, but I didn't have one of those. I can't recommend this to anyone based on my experience here. If you do Yogurt In, I hope you have better luck than I did.

Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer:
I never leave reviews but after going to Clever Koi this weekend I just had too. I will start by saying that the drinks and ambiance were very good. The vibe there is really cool. The FOOD on the other hand.... Was terrible. I wanted to like this place so badly. Growing up in Hawaii I have spent most of my life eating Japanese food. I have had Japanese food all over the country and in japan. Out of the 7 dishes we ordered only one person liked their meal. My ramen was so bad I couldn't finish it....and considering that the portion was very small that says a lot. I left hungry. I told the waitress that I did not enjoy the meal and that most of us at the table were very disappointed...she said "oh I'm sorry. That's too bad." And that was it. I've been working in service for over 15 years. I was very surprised at that response and that no one came over to ask about our experience or even to offer a drink or dessert. I didn't want or expect a comp of my meal but considering the reviews and that this place is newer I would think they would have tried to turn around a table of 7s opinion. If you want good drinks and ambiance...go. If you want great Japanese food I wouldn't recommend it.