We ordered the caprese panino and prosciutto panino. They were awful! Such a disappointment. Not worth the $10 they charged for each. We will not go again.
Z Z
Honestly, not great. And I really wanted it to be! Maybe I caught it on a bad day, but coming here was a disappointment. I came in around early evening, 4-5:00 give or take.
My visit may not represent the cafe properly but in summary: stale muffins, easily crowded but good location, drinks weren’t good, and the service wasn’t either. Prices are alright, but you might be better off saving your money.
1) The food I got was…gross. I ordered a muffin and it was stale, with a strange, fridge/supermarket-like aftertaste that was also somehow the main flavor. I have pretty low standards for food and still had to force myself to finish it, but at least I did.
My drink, a hot chocolate, was okay and well-presented. I went with another person who ordered something different and they mentioned theirs was super watery. We tried them pretty much from the counter and dined in.
2) Sadly, the person who took my order was cold and unfriendly. I also work in customer service, so I understand having off days and other general circumstances, but I was told they didn’t act like that with other customers.
I can’t confirm this, but independent from that fact, it didn’t feel the best and I’d imagine others might feel similarly if they come in with the same experience.
I’m sure every employee is lovely, including the person who took my order, but the way things aligned today just made for a crummy experience. And whew, that muffin was bad.
Dogan Ozdemir
Corner, yes it's the corner café , all good
Kayleen Joyce Joyce
went there for a coffee and ended up with espresso martinis, which were delicious It was a Sunday afternoon, people out and about
Joe
Had a really great date here the other day, great atmosphere, and not too loud! Definitely recommend it for a cool place to go in Elmwood that is open when a lot of other places are closed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
John Thomann
Hasn't changed much in the last 20 years and that is okay with me. Such wonderful memories coming here for soccer games in the 2010's. Its new owner has been working there since I can remember, is supremely dedicated and her attention to detail is apparent. She really does love the place and it shows in the decor and service . Staff is always friendly and attentive. And the coffee here is very STRONG indeed. The greatest location in the city for people watching, dog petting, and just good vibes in general. God has blessed this establishment in our beloved Elmwood Village.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Erin Barr
The best and one of the oldest cafes in the city. Before we even had a Starbucks, we had Cafe And Aroma. Thank goodness we still do. Excellent coffee and espresso, tasty desserts and breakfasts, and you will be as happy with a cocktail in the evenings as you are with your morning coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh-Lynne Jenifer
Stale cinnamon roll.
Sup Day
Always A Cozy, Comfortable, Relaxing Environment to be With Your Friends and Loved Ones, Amazing Food and Service As Well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blended Mocha Flav Iced Latte, Bagel or Toast
This place had lots of different options if things to get & had a cute indoor & outdoor seating. I got a caramel cremosa, which was nice for a little sugary pick me up. My friends enjoyed their coffee drinks & the person at the cashier was happy to give recommendations or explain what we didn’t understand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
David Harvey
Over the past 10 years they have gotten every order I have made wrong! I'm sure it's lovely but for me it's a curse! :-)
Joel Cuthbert
A local told me this was their favourite place to sit a coffee and gab with a friend. Highlighting it's prime people-watching placement! I had an iced espresso with honey... and let me tell you! My greatest mistake was that I rushed the thing before the espresso could really have it's full way with that ice. But it not only opened my eyes, it also sweetened my steps. Seems like a perfect place to meet up with an old friend, or perhaps find a new one!
Haley Millstein
My fiancé and I live across the street and come here almost every day. We enjoy the atmosphere in the nice weather and especially the fact that it claims to be dog friendly and there are other dogs there for our pup to interact with. Today we had one of the worst customer service experiences of our lives here. Our puppy was barking due to another dog being hostile towards it and what appeared to be the woman in charge of the shift came out and condescendingly asked if our pup was friendly and if she could pet him. After that she very quickly said his barking was ear piercing and suggested we took him for “a lap or something.” We were on the end of the walk. Perhaps she could’ve brought out a bowl of water for the dog or a pup cup which ownership usually does for us when we come here. She made us feel so uncomfortable being there that we decided to leave and no longer feel welcome coming to a spot we frequent with our dog. Shameful
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stacey Boyer
Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and great service. Thank you.
Reminds me of how caffès used to be
We ordered the caprese panino and prosciutto panino. They were awful! Such a disappointment. Not worth the
$10 they charged for each. We will not go again.
Honestly, not great. And I really wanted it to be! Maybe I caught it on a bad day, but coming here was a disappointment. I came in around early evening, 4-5:00 give or take.
My visit may not represent the cafe properly but in summary: stale muffins, easily crowded but good location, drinks weren’t good, and the service wasn’t either. Prices are alright, but you might be better off saving your money.
1) The food I got was…gross. I ordered a muffin and it was stale, with a strange, fridge/supermarket-like aftertaste that was also somehow the main flavor. I have pretty low standards for food and still had to force myself to finish it, but at least I did.
My drink, a hot chocolate, was okay and well-presented. I went with another person who ordered something different and they mentioned theirs was super watery. We tried them pretty much from the counter and dined in.
2) Sadly, the person who took my order was cold and unfriendly. I also work in customer service, so I understand having off days and other general circumstances, but I was told they didn’t act like that with other customers.
I can’t confirm this, but independent from that fact, it didn’t feel the best and I’d imagine others might feel similarly if they come in with the same experience.
I’m sure every employee is lovely, including the person who took my order, but the way things aligned today just made for a crummy experience. And whew, that muffin was bad.
Corner, yes it's the corner café , all good
went there for a coffee and ended up with espresso martinis, which were delicious
It was a Sunday afternoon, people out and about
Had a really great date here the other day, great atmosphere, and not too loud! Definitely recommend it for a cool place to go in Elmwood that is open when a lot of other places are closed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hasn't changed much in the last 20 years and that is okay with me. Such wonderful memories coming here for soccer games in the 2010's. Its new owner has been working there since I can remember, is supremely dedicated and her attention to detail is apparent. She really does love the place and it shows in the decor and service . Staff is always friendly and attentive. And the coffee here is very STRONG indeed. The greatest location in the city for people watching, dog petting, and just good vibes in general. God has blessed this establishment in our beloved Elmwood Village.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The best and one of the oldest cafes in the city. Before we even had a Starbucks, we had Cafe And Aroma. Thank goodness we still do. Excellent coffee and espresso, tasty desserts and breakfasts, and you will be as happy with a cocktail in the evenings as you are with your morning coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stale cinnamon roll.
Always A Cozy, Comfortable, Relaxing Environment to be With Your Friends and Loved Ones, Amazing Food and Service As Well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blended Mocha Flav Iced Latte, Bagel or Toast
Restaurantji Recommends
This place had lots of different options if things to get & had a cute indoor & outdoor seating. I got a caramel cremosa, which was nice for a little sugary pick me up. My friends enjoyed their coffee drinks & the person at the cashier was happy to give recommendations or explain what we didn’t understand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Over the past 10 years they have gotten every order I have made wrong! I'm sure it's lovely but for me it's a curse! :-)
A local told me this was their favourite place to sit a coffee and gab with a friend. Highlighting it's prime people-watching placement! I had an iced espresso with honey... and let me tell you! My greatest mistake was that I rushed the thing before the espresso could really have it's full way with that ice. But it not only opened my eyes, it also sweetened my steps. Seems like a perfect place to meet up with an old friend, or perhaps find a new one!
My fiancé and I live across the street and come here almost every day. We enjoy the atmosphere in the nice weather and especially the fact that it claims to be dog friendly and there are other dogs there for our pup to interact with. Today we had one of the worst customer service experiences of our lives here. Our puppy was barking due to another dog being hostile towards it and what appeared to be the woman in charge of the shift came out and condescendingly asked if our pup was friendly and if she could pet him. After that she very quickly said his barking was ear piercing and suggested we took him for “a lap or something.” We were on the end of the walk. Perhaps she could’ve brought out a bowl of water for the dog or a pup cup which ownership usually does for us when we come here. She made us feel so uncomfortable being there that we decided to leave and no longer feel welcome coming to a spot we frequent with our dog. Shameful
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff and great service. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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