Romancing the Bean Cafe

Delicious food and drinks! Great place to meet up with a friend. The bagel with lox, and blueberry scone were amazing

Published a year ago

Sooo sad that this beautiful cafe has apparently lost its moxie. For years it’s been my favorite go to spot on Saturdays for lunch or snacks and meetings but in the last several months everything has seemed to begin to decline.

Things are thrown together now, announcements slapped on windows using painters tape, tea menu with like 10-12 items now only offers like 3 teas tops. How does the laminated stand reflects those changes? Old stickers that say not available on some with others names scribbled out with a black marker :/ just no attention or care for detail, nothing like how this beautiful place used to function.

They operate like they are already closed an hour before their crumpled winter hours sign slapped on the door reflects. The “open” sign never turned on.

Menu items are also rarely available due to lack of supplies too.

They definitely don’t seem to care anymore unfortunately and it seems maybe they’re moving towards closing down? Heartbreaking because its been such a great spot for so long.. :(

The prices used to be warranted but now is overpriced for what you get and often can’t get.

Published 2 years ago

I only popped in for a moment but the experience was great! Barista was super nice, offered to help me and even remembered my name after ordering which I found was a super sweet gesture. Most of the drinks are all reasonably priced and cheaper than Starbucks, plus I really enjoyed the shake I bought. Would totally come again!

Published 2 years ago

Since moving to Burbank in May my wife and I have made Romancing the Bean a favorite spot for brunch with friends and family. It's walking distance which adds to it's attractiveness but the atmosphere, food and service are just the best! We also frequent The New Deal but that's for a different review. I shot some photos while waiting for my mocha and their baked goods are amazing. What a great find. Photos by Marty Morris @mpm_photo

Published 3 years ago

Really lovely little cafe. Stumbled on it completely at random. The pastry selection is amazing and I think they’re all made in house. Really unique selection. One of the best scones I’ve had just about anywhere and the coffee was great, too. Really friendly employees and lots of seating.

Published 3 years ago

For a lunch date, the food is phenomenal. The only thing keeping me from rating this 5 stars is pricing. For what my partner and I ordered the total with tip was around $60 with (non-alcoholic) drinks. I wouldnt expect to spend that much casually on a lunch. Atmosphere has sort of an urban chic kinda thing going on.

Published 2 years ago

Can't say enough positive things about "Romancing The Bean".

Today was my first time to "Romancing the Bean", but it certainly won't be my last. The sublime decor 1st captured my attention, but I found myself as equally delighted by the service & the food: so great to have healthy, delicious beautiful choices

Published 7 years ago

The customer service here is beyond horrible. I understand the pressures of rush business hours, but it doesn't excuse rude behavior. We tried twice, and both times, we got short tempered answers. Got our order wrong, burned the bagels so we won't be coming back.

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It does not matter how many times I ask for my latte in a mug, "for here" - they'll still put it in a disposable cup. It matters a lot to me and it makes me angry every time. I'm not going there anymore.

Published a year ago

Delicious food and drinks! Great place to meet up with a friend. The bagel with lox, and blueberry scone were amazing

Published a year ago

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Published 2 years ago

Nice place to have coffee

Published 2 years ago

Overpriced

Published 2 years ago

The customer service here is beyond horrible. I understand the pressures of rush business hours, but it doesn't excuse rude behavior. We tried twice, and both times, we got short tempered answers. Got our order wrong, burned the bagels so we won't be coming back.

Published 2 years ago

Love this place! Food, coffee, staff, and atmosphere are all wonderful. I would highly recommend this place.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Sooo sad that this beautiful cafe has apparently lost its moxie. For years it’s been my favorite go to spot on Saturdays for lunch or snacks and meetings but in the last several months everything has seemed to begin to decline.

Things are thrown together now, announcements slapped on windows using painters tape, tea menu with like 10-12 items now only offers like 3 teas tops. How does the laminated stand reflects those changes? Old stickers that say not available on some with others names scribbled out with a black marker :/ just no attention or care for detail, nothing like how this beautiful place used to function.

They operate like they are already closed an hour before their crumpled winter hours sign slapped on the door reflects. The “open” sign never turned on.

Menu items are also rarely available due to lack of supplies too.

They definitely don’t seem to care anymore unfortunately and it seems maybe they’re moving towards closing down? Heartbreaking because its been such a great spot for so long.. :(

The prices used to be warranted but now is overpriced for what you get and often can’t get.

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

I love it here, it feels like I’m in Stars Hallow (Gilmore Girls) anytime I come here — in the best way. food is great, drinks are great, atmosphere is sweet.

Published 2 years ago

It's a good place. Just alright coffee.

Published 2 years ago

I only popped in for a moment but the experience was great! Barista was super nice, offered to help me and even remembered my name after ordering which I found was a super sweet gesture. Most of the drinks are all reasonably priced and cheaper than Starbucks, plus I really enjoyed the shake I bought. Would totally come again!

Published 2 years ago

It's so rare to find a place that is not only a great hangout, but the customer service and the quality of food & coffee is consistent as well as great!

Published 2 years ago

Meh. Usually get coffee here. Their cappuccinos are weak. The service always feels like they are doing me a favor by ringing me up. The food on display is not very appealing.

REPLYING:
Thank you, Kerry, I'll give it another shot.

Published 2 years ago

For a lunch date, the food is phenomenal. The only thing keeping me from rating this 5 stars is pricing. For what my partner and I ordered the total with tip was around $60 with (non-alcoholic) drinks. I wouldnt expect to spend that much casually on a lunch. Atmosphere has sort of an urban chic kinda thing going on.

Published 2 years ago

Wish they stayed open late.

Published 2 years ago

Had to kill some time charging EV and stopped by here for a coffee.. ordered a Latte and it was pretty brisk and fresh. Nice little sit in and sit out options available. Friendly service.

Published 2 years ago

Superb pastries, Caprese sandwich and coffee. We will come back!

Published 2 years ago

Cool place, nice service, food and coffee left a lot to be desired. The "breakfast burrito" had no taste.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Busy coffee shop with large selection of food, coffees and juices. Lots of healthy options, everything was fresh and delicious, and the service was super friendly.

Published 2 years ago

Many choices with good solid food and great, and I mean really really great beverages.

Published 2 years ago

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Great coffee and Vibe

Published 2 years ago

El postre exquisito recuerdo era de frambuesa, el matcha muy aguado, la atención bien pero como apurados. El lugar está ubicado en una calle de Burbank super linda que se llama Magnolia y tiene muchas tiendas vintage, agradable para un paseo por la tarde.

Published 2 years ago

The Baby Kale & Brussel Sprout salad is delicious! Great lunch spot

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

If you want a $14 cold turkey sandwich on dry sourdough that you’d expect in your 7th grade school lunch then this is the spot! I’d recommend spending the extra $1.50 and go to Wax Paper in frog town and get a turkey sandwich on fresh baked ciabatta bread with lots of turkey and a lime wedge.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great food. Front-end service comes with major attitude. The one person who was taking my order clearly hated her life, her job and customers.

Published 2 years ago

Good place to start your day. 😍

Published 2 years ago

Easy, fast, great

Published 2 years ago

they have the best chai here !! and their seasonal drinks are always so yummy. great area too!

Published 2 years ago

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Delicious latte and specialty holiday latte with chocolate and candy cane flavors. Quiet atmosphere; great for conversation.

Published 2 years ago

the salads here are huge! and they delicious!! a great place to refuel after vintage shopping.

Published 2 years ago

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The drinks are really good and have a great variety. The pastries are super yum and also a lot of variety. My favorite is the blueberry scone. I normally don't even like scones lol. Only thing is I really don't care for the like, kitchen food. It takes too long to come out, is crazy expensive, and isn't very good in the first place. The breakfast burrito is concerning. That said, the ambience is also really nice. It's a comfortable place to have a pick-me-up or meet a friend or do some laptop work for a couple hours.

Published 2 years ago

Yum

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Inconsistent drink quality. Rude staff. Baked goods tasted great BUT there is gross negligence and violation of the FDA Food Code when staff cannot provide info on any of the top 9 allergens.

Published 3 years ago

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Published 3 years ago

Since moving to Burbank in May my wife and I have made Romancing the Bean a favorite spot for brunch with friends and family. It's walking distance which adds to it's attractiveness but the atmosphere, food and service are just the best! We also frequent The New Deal but that's for a different review. I shot some photos while waiting for my mocha and their baked goods are amazing. What a great find. Photos by Marty Morris @mpm_photo

Published 3 years ago

Very nice local with a kind staff and great fresh juice and pastry...

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Good place to grab a coffee and muffin. Espresso is okay but pastries and muffins and food are the best thing here

Published 3 years ago

Good placed for breakfast , decent cost and there was no wait.

Published 3 years ago

How does one “romance” a coffee bean?
Definitely could have chosen the name a bit wiser, a bit more family friendly. Coffee is definitely a great way to spark a romance!

Published 3 years ago

Great spot in terms of atmosphere and vibe. Food was quality (I had the Italian hero my wife had the brie sandwich and a drink). Service was okay. A little terse and rushed despite there being no line. But servers were prompt and polite.

Published 3 years ago

Food was flavorless, unseasoned, expensive. They asked if we need anything and my friend asked for a cup of mayo to add to dry sandwich and payed for it- it never came

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Staff was super great. The space is quite, wonderful, and clean.

Published 3 years ago

Great coffee!

Published 3 years ago

Their s'mores cookie is amazing. I would pay to have the recipe...overall a bit pricey though. Atmosphere is hit or miss. It can be very loud and chaotic, especially at the huge front table.

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My favorite coffee shop in Burbank, and believe me, there's a lot to choose from. Great staff, fun atmosphere, and amazing coffee. What else do you need?

Published 3 years ago

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Had a great breakfast & 5star Orange juice !

Published 3 years ago

Great food. Lovely people. Local vibe

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Published 3 years ago

Good coffee, good sandwiches, good baked goods and a nice atmosphere. What more can you ask for.

Published 3 years ago

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Really lovely little cafe. Stumbled on it completely at random. The pastry selection is amazing and I think they’re all made in house. Really unique selection. One of the best scones I’ve had just about anywhere and the coffee was great, too. Really friendly employees and lots of seating.

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

I was looking for a fresh, light option. Happened to stop in. The menu is fantastic! I ordered the salmon tartare, raw cacao smoothie, home made potato chips(which are a-1👌 with a salad) and the strawberry shortcake. The food is well executed, full of flavor, visually appealing and the prices are perfect.

Published 3 years ago

Espresso tastes great quality these last few times

Published 3 years ago

Their special ingredient must be Love because this organic drip coffee I had was absolutely one of a kind.

They are really doing something special to their beans. Maybe it’s just the great energy and vibes, but I would rank this as one of the best top 3 coffee shops in Burbank ca.

Published 3 years ago

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Great selection. Spacious comfy inside

Published 3 years ago

Food was good, atmosphere nice and employees very helpful and friendly

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Totally cute place. Would love to see more vegan food options but what they do have is really good!

Published 3 years ago

Great Niçoise Salad with Salmon

Published 3 years ago

Like the sidewalk tables

Published 3 years ago

This a solid place to go for socializing and/or studying. Comfortable seating and the food is very good. It does get loud and crowded on the weekends, a testament to their quality, which does make studying a bit more difficult.

There’s just one complaint and it really annoyed me. They ask for tips. This, in and of itself, is not a problem. It never hurts to ask. However, the only thing they bring to you is your hot food. Drinks and pastries, you’re up and grabbing from them yourself and they bring your food on nice, but heavy plates and then, this is what pushed me over the edge, they want you to bus your own table. I’m carrying heavy plates and a glass mug to the bus bin and leaving a trail of silverware along the way while paying a 20% tip.

I have no problem tipping for great service. I also have no problems cleaning up after myself. I have a problem doing both.

Don’t tip this place until they start bussing tables at a minimum.

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Got a soy latte and kicked myself for not living closer to Burbank. One of the best lattes I've had in LA, super chill place to just relax and get some work done if you want to. Staff was wonderful and friendly!

Published 3 years ago

Great place to eat

Published 3 years ago

First time visit as I am from the OC. Had the Blake and White per my GF recommendation and I got to say that it was a fantastic experience in my mouth. Absolutely delicious on a cold rainy evening.

Published 3 years ago

The pastries here are to die for, and the coffee is delicious 👌☕🥐

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Published 3 years ago

Favorite coffee spot in the neighborhood.
Love the vibe, food is great. The staff is very nice too.

Published 3 years ago

Great service, great coffee, great pastries, best coffee joint in town

Published 4 years ago

Food is good, but we've many times had orders come out wrong when making substitutions to salads. Good but a little unwieldy.

Published 4 years ago

Cobb salad fabulous. Chicken sandwich just as fabulous. Fries are always fabulous. And tomato soup almost every time I go.

Published 4 years ago

One of the best coffee places here on Magnolia. The coffee and food are great!

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Amazing variety of food and compatible prices. The best place for lunch.

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Cute as heck. Wonderful owners and employees. Chai tea latte was one of the best I've had.

Published 4 years ago

My go to coffee and avocado toast spot (served with edible flowers). Pastries and quiche are off the hook. The folks here genuinely care. Always a seat out front to enjoy Magnolia Park. Great neighborhood spot - the vibe is very friendly.

Published 4 years ago

My #1 coffee shop in Burbank (sorry Palm). Their oat milk lattes are just too good- I haven’t been going as frequently since getting an espresso machine, but I still stop in when nearby. The food, drink, and vibes are all great.

Note: not a place to take your laptop and work on the weekends, and I respect that. Go to Starbucks if you want to hog a table all day. It’s nice that they’re reserving their tables for people to have lunch dates or just enjoy their food

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Staff was super great, the space is quite wonderful, and honestly, the best... Other customers!! One patron even chatted with me bc he knew I wasn't from there and was really nice and fun! Great place for B/L and def delicious coffee.

Published 4 years ago

A pre-pandemic hang out, it has been more than two years since I have stopped in, especially since Burbank is so lax and has such high infection numbers. Such a lovely staff and great coffee to go!

Published 4 years ago

Great java!

Published 4 years ago

Cozy cafe with tasty food and drinks. Always good.

Published 4 years ago

Great food and service. Nice place to relax inside or outside. Lots of people with dogs outside.

Published 4 years ago

Good coffee, good food, pleasant atmosphere.

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Many thanks to Carmela at Romancing the Bean. She helped me with a gift card order, and she was kind enough to run it in small batches so I could take pictures of the receipts for my expense report. Her patience and kindness is appreciated.

The food is always delicious. My favorites: Italian chopped salad, caprese sandwich and the egg salad. It's truly a privilege to dine here and enjoy the superior culinary delights and outstanding service. Three cheers to this small business and its amazing staff!

Published 4 years ago

Had old slimy, dirty food and poor customer service.

Published 4 years ago

Had lunch here and it was delicious! I had the Curry Chicken Sandwich. It came with a small mixed green salad, making it a complete meal. I could only finish half my sandwich. Their menu has great variety, I would definitely come back and try something else.

Published 4 years ago

Good sandwich and iced tea.

Published 4 years ago

First impression: big. Big selection (food and drinks), big space (open, airy, and outdoor settings), and big prices. The drinks were good and the barista recommended a great pastry (basically a fancy Poptart!!!), but due to the cost it won't be a regular spot. Good when you wanna break away from the norm or catch up with friends.

Published 4 years ago

always fast service even when it's busy. Seating is sometimes a struggle, though. And all the seats tend to be close to each other. its very cozy but you're right up near strangers. luckily there are always nice people there. amazing food.

Published 4 years ago

Excellent coffee and menu selections. Stopped by during breakfast and the friendly staff and comfortable seating and atmosphere made for an excellent meal. The coffee is excellent. We ate the quiche and breakfast sandwich. Very very tasty.

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Very cute coffee shop with excellent sandwiches and lattes! There’s plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. Great for a coffee date or to get some work done.

Published 4 years ago

They didn't stuff my iced chai full of ice, automatic 5 stars 😄

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Coffee here is really good. Staff are always friendly and fun. Fresh tasty bakery items.
Prices are typical Los Angeles prices.

Published 4 years ago

Great place for coffee and brunch. Staff is very polite and friendly. Food was very tasty and presented nicely. I am always fond of Burbank restaurants with a nice street view and this place checks the boxes. Highly recommend.

Published 4 years ago

Delightful patio and sweet staff. The owner allowed me to have a book signing event here years ago.

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Good iced tea ...cold coffee 🙃

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Probably the best Americano I've ever had. The beans must be top notch for sure.

Published 4 years ago

What a wonderful experience. Great beverage selection, amazing attentive team members and a relaxing environment.

Published 5 years ago

Good food...good coffee...good service.

Published 5 years ago

Okay the staff was nice this is not their fault but my matcha latte barely tasted like matcha was so weak. And the avocado toast is literally just avocado and a couple chile flakes, no flavor. These two items came to $23 what a racket.

Published 5 years ago

I went here with my my niece and my dad. Any place I go with him deserves five stars whether or not it's enjoyable, whether or not it's clean, whether or not it's good. Although I can tell you this stay away from the raw chocolate smoothie. It's very gritty. But I can tell you this I love the atmosphere of the place I will be going back and trying other items on the menu.

Published 5 years ago

Came for the name, stayed for the pumpkin lattes. That's right, pumpkin LATTES in the plural form. I realize pumpkin drinks are divisive, but the fall drink fans like me, this place will warm your little autumnal heart. They had an entire list of fall drink specials, from pumpkin marshmallow to maple. I tried the pumpkin pie latte and it was absolutely fantastic - rich, creamy, comforting, and not overly sweet. I'll definitely be back to try more!

Be forewarned they did have wifi rules which I found a little odd, so don't come here and use a laptop in the morning between 11am-2pm because apparently it's not allowed? Kind of a weird and unwelcoming vibe with signs posted everywhere about who's allowed to use the wifi, when a laptop can or cannot be used, and how long you're allowed to sit at a table. However, the menu makes up for it. I'll definitely be back to try more because my latte was phenomenal! I'll probably stick to takeout though because it doesn't seem like they want people hanging around.

Published 5 years ago

Love this place! Super friendly and great coffee.

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So you want to go to Porto's but the lines around the block and there aren't many outdoor tables.

Go a few more blocks and stop here, a charming little cafe with delicious pastries and sandwiches with ample outdoor dining.

I had the bagel breakfast sandwich, delicious and perfectly done!

Very nice staff, too.

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I Had not been to Romancing the Bean since prior to the Pandemic but it was just as great as I remembered it and have been twice in two weeks with my wife and baby daughter. The restaurant was not jam paxked with people and the people that were in there keot their distance and were respectful of space and masks etc.

Going later in the day there was a smaller selection of pastries but still plenty to choose from. The croissant, almond croissant, sweet pull apart croissant, strawberry pop tart, and the orange cranberry muffin were all great choices in our two trips.

The organic Cold Brew coffee and the Coffee Ice Cubes are the main reason we first came back to this place. We love the coffee ice cubes because your coffee never gets watered down!

This past time we also got turkey sandwiches on ciabata bread with a cilantro Mayo and they were excellent. I added onion tomatoes and avocado to mine and it made it even better. Extra layers of flavor and crunch. Will definitely be getting this again very soon.

And maybe purchasing a shirt or two.

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I ordered avocado toast. The avocado spread had no flavor. A bit of salt, garlic and perhaps a touch of lime would have livened it up. Plus red pepper flakes were not advertised. Gross. The bread is WAY too thick to be a good, crisp toast.

Published 5 years ago

Great lunch spot!

This is a great place for a quick dine-in bite. So many healthy options for salads and sandwiches. I got the Italian sandwich and an oat milk latte which was fantastic.

The vibe is great to hang out and do work, or catch up with a friend. It's not too quiet or too loud - just right!

Published 5 years ago

Simply delicious

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Too overpriced. Good food though.

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Lovely experience, friendly staff. They stop serving breakfast at 11:30.

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Slightly pricey, but you absolutely get what you pay for. The food impressed me.

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This place is accessible. The restroom is also ADA

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Best oat milk latte (and regular latte) ever! Really cute independent coffee shop! Definitely worth visiting if you're in the Magnolia Park/Burbank area.

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wow !! such a nice shop and the cookies are delicious ! 10/10 would recommend

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Stunning place yet delicious food! The place is fantastic for meeting and doing some work on your laptop! Great staff and top notch food!

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this place is the best. really a cafe with drink, snack and full meal options of my dreams. why most cafes don’t have clever snack options ill never know, but glad RtB exists. Everyone is also always super nice.

Published 5 years ago

Good good and friendly service. Coffee is 9/10.

Published 5 years ago

One of my favorite restaurants in all of LA! The food is great, the coffee is excellent and the staff is always so friendly! Highly recommend!

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One of the best local coffee shops around. Great coffee, awesome food and really cool people that work there!

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Great local spot for a coffee or tea without that corporate atmosphere.

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This coffee is great but warning do not drink after 4pm this stuff will keep you awake the whole night lol.

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Great coffee! Nice and big inside, great to chill in

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Expensive, but delicious! Gluten free options. Try the tuna melt!

Published 6 years ago

Great organic coffee

Published 6 years ago

Great breakfast selection. They messed up my order a bit...instead is side of fruit..I got side salad. No biggie. I am just glad local businesses are open.

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Highly competent coffee.

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Great food, AMAZING coffee, and just the nicest staff!

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Nice little place ... Extremely convenient to walk to if you live in the neighborhood
... however, it's difficult finding parking

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Closes fairly early

Published 6 years ago

Big fan of this place. Their coffees are great, their meals are yummy, and the atmosphere is really nice.

Usually Porto's is way too busy so this is my go-to when I want to have some coffee or something tasty.

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Quiet, good food and coffee, and nice people!

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