Rêve Coffee Lab River Ranch

Very cute place. Wish they had soy milk.

Service: 5

I have always loved the Lab. It’s the best coffee in the city to me. However the last few times I’ve gone the vibe is wayyyyyy off. The music is so upbeat and loud. Very distracting. The seating is also laid out in such a strange way that even though they expanded, there’s still no where to sit.
When I go inside I want to feel cozy study vibes with chill music like before. I hope the vibes will go back to normal because the coffee and food are so good.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 4

One of the worst coffees that i ever tastet,gj for that

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Love the coffee, space and staff at Rêve, but the new loud elevator music really changes the feel. I miss the great playlists they used to have!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

This has been one of my favorite places for a long time — from the delicious coffee to the friendly baristas and the cozy atmosphere. I love coming here to get work done or to catch up with friends over coffee. The baristas are always so kind and thoughtful, which makes this place feel extra special.
That’s why I’m a bit bummed lately — the music has been much louder than usual, making it hard to focus and enjoy the peaceful vibe I’ve always loved here. I really hope the volume can be adjusted so the shop can continue to be the cozy, welcoming space that keeps me coming back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 5

I love Reve — the staff are always kind, the food and coffee are top-tier, and it’s been my go-to spot to work and relax for a long time. Lately though, the music has been super loud and not the most work-friendly. With so many people here to study or focus, it’s been hard to stay productive. I really hope they reconsider the vibe soon — I’d hate to have to find a new favorite spot.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Happy National Coffee Day!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great coffee every time! Makayla makes the cappuccino perfect — the milk is always silky smooth and consistent. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Man. If you’ve been here pre-pandemic, pre-renovation, and have visited since, you are already very well aware of the total loss of identity and quality at this cafe. The only thing that keeps me coming back is that the personnel situation has improved tremendously over the past several months (at the expense of the downtown location LOL but that’s a one star review for a different day).

To put it bluntly, the food kinda sucks now. Pastries are hard. Croissants are clearly frozen and stuffed with equally frozen Sysco quality ingredients. The made-to-order menu is uninspired. And inconsistent. Some days it’s a total waste of $15, and most of the time it leaves me wondering why I didn’t cook breakfast for myself. I don’t want to roast this company too hard, but clearly the dual issues of not being able to hold down a staff and the obsession with cost-cutting measures has been to the extreme detriment of the kitchen.

And while I’m here, I’d like to memorialize the vibe of the old Lab. With its rustic coziness and homegrown atmosphere. The cafe since the renovation has been sanitized of anything that made it unique. Decor ordered off of Amazon. Bare walls, fake plants. I feel like I’m at an airport cafe or a hotel lobby rather than the cafe I used to love.

The coffee is still painfully average. I rarely get a beverage I’m unhappy with per se, but there’s clearly been no incentive to elevate the quality of the roasting and/or barista training. As the standard bearers of specialty coffee in Lafayette, Rêve has decided to keep that post knee-high at best. Their marketing also misrepresents this reality pretty brazenly. If you’ve been to larger cities with more robust coffee scenes, you know that Rêve’s commitment to the craft is all fluff and no finesse.

I take no pleasure in writing this! Kinda tearing up thinking about how things have gone downhill this bad and how I don’t really trust this business to do anything to fix these issues. Alright time to step off the soapbox lol.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

#1 Coffee shop in Laffy! Excellent place for a meeting as well as to get some quiet work done. Can accommodate larger groups with their outdoor seating as well. One of the few places I know that does a good hot matcha latte! They also have good music :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent latte and service...😎

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered 3 drinks.
All were delicious and energizing.
I loved the different array of coffees from different countries.
Whether you want a local blend or one from around the world they have you covered.
This place does serve alcohol as well as pastries.
I didn’t have time to stay and enjoy the place. However, it seemed to have an upbeat and very quiet atmosphere for a nice get away from life.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good coffee, sometimes its a bit inconsistent but overall one of the best Coffee places in town

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been to Reve many times before and enjoy their specialty coffee drinks. On my most recent visit, I decided to change it up and order an espresso martini. I sat down at a table and waited about 15 minutes, but the drink never came out.

I went to the counter and told the girl who was making the drinks that I had been waiting awhile for my order. She asked me what I had and I told her an espresso martini. She checked her tickets and said she didn’t have that order. Her coworker explained that those drinks print out from a separate area. The girl making drinks told me she didn’t see my drink order since it printed out from a separate area and it would be out in a minute.

I then waited at the counter and watched as she proceeded to make everyone else’s drinks who ordered after me. If you know there’s been a mixup with someone’s order and that they’ve already been waiting for quite some time, why would you keep them waiting even longer?? After standing at the counter for five to ten minutes as she ignored me, I told her I was going to sit back down and asked that the drink be brought to my table. She said she would have someone bring it. I sat down and waited another five minutes. No one came.

At this point, it had been about a half hour since I placed my order so I walked back to the counter and asked for a refund. The girl at the register went to the back and the kitchen manager (who took my drink order) came out. She apologized and took accountability for the wait, saying that since my drink ticket printed out in a separate location, the person making drinks never got my order. I appreciated her apology since she was the only person that apologized for my wait. However, I explained that the girl making drinks was well aware of what I ordered because I personally told her and she still never made the drink.

They did refund my order but I won’t be back after this experience. A customer doesn’t feel valued if you keep them waiting and ignore them as you continue to make drinks for every single person that comes in after them.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Egg in a Basket

I recently visited Reve Coffee Lab in River Ranch and tried their V60 pour over and a hazelnut latte, and I was genuinely impressed.

The V60 pour over was a real highlight, it was extra finely ground, resulting in a bold, rich cup that felt full of character. The server was incredibly patient and knowledgeable, taking the time to walk me through the whole process and answer all my questions about the V60 brewing method. It made the experience feel both personal and educational. I added a little honey to bring out some sweetness, which worked beautifully.

But as much as I enjoyed the pour over, the hazelnut latte was absolutely amazing!!! smooth, fragrant, and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, it’s one of the best lattes I’ve had in a long time. While Huya Craft Coffee remains my all-time favorite, Reve Coffee Lab has definitely become a close second, especially for pour overs.

Prices were very reasonable for the quality, and the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. Highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates thoughtfully prepared coffee and great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5