St. Elmo's Coffee Pub - Old Town North

Ordered iced coffee and the Monroe sandwich. Very yummy!! Both the sandwich and coffee were well priced, especially compared to other cafes in Old Town. The atmosphere was good - lots of people were teleworking, but it was also comfortable to speak with my friend without feeling like we were being loud.
My friend has a peanut allergy, which they accommodated well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the best Cuban sandwiches I’ve had. Fully recommend this place, and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not a bad place to grab lunch. A simple yet sophisticated sandwich called The Montgomery. A very nice cashier.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a negative experience at this location. I ordered online and it was taking longer than the stated time for the online order. I was waiting patiently for my order to be called out like everyone else’s when the barista lady came up to me and rudely pointed out that I need to let them know when im waiting for an online order. Multiple people were doing the same and their names were being called but I was singled out for this rude and unwelcoming behavior. Left a bitter taste in my mouth. I spoke to the manager who invalidated my experience with that negative encounter stating it is their policy however it is not enforced in that manner at all as I did not see anyone else being accosted that way. I was in fact singled out and it was a negative experience. Literally no one else with an online order “checked in”- they were mostly waiting inside and their names were called out. If its the policy, enforce it across the board.

St. Elmo's is one of my favorite spots to grab some delicious food (the homemade pop tarts are amazing!) and drinks (the iced chai latte is always my go-to!) The staff is really friendly and quick with orders as well. My only critique is that sometimes it is very noisy - not the end of the world, it is a popular spot!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came in for a coffee on a weekend late morning and the place was full! That's a great sign that people like this place. I got the latte and it was quickly made. I did not have the food so instead of marking them down, I just have them 5 Stars until I know for myself

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cute spot, way cheaper than Starbucks but they have a kitchen in house which makes it better.

Great place to work from home or just hangout with friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I just had the best latte there this morning along with an avocado toast on a wonderful seeded bread. It was exactly what I was hoping for and I will rave about it for a long time... The staff was super nice and the chairs very comfortable. 💙

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered two lattes, a cheese danish, and a bacon and Brie croissant. The croissant was extremely hot and underwhelming - could have used something sweet like honey to cut the taste. Everything else was okay.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

This is not a coffee place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

First visit left a sour taste in my mouth. Was not aware of there being two ordering points. Within 20 seconds after arriving and standing in line (there was only one other person ahead of us) an employee basically barked at us to go to the second line. The secondary spot does not have a clear view of the menu so I tried to signal to her “no thank you it’s okay, I still need to read this menu please take the next” she very curtly still demanded I come to her instead. I had a simple drink order and she managed to make my drink wrong. Waste of $7

Service: 1

We came with family( little kids) to get coffee and sweets. Place had no line , no waiting customers. Service was horrible , not only guy up front made us repeat our order multiple times with a face he is making us a favor he decided to clean up the whole station before making us drinks. We ate all deserts I checked politely on the coffee and the response I got that we caught him during cleaning so we have to wait. We already waited and kids ate everything. Coffee was served overflowing without oat milk I requested, another drink had 0 flavor. He rolled his eyes on us but at least another lady apologized.
If you go with family to grab coffee and you want to be in good mood please don’t come here, you will not get treated nice and you will not feel welcomed, your coffee will taste like water

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Stumbled upon this gem on our morning walk. We loved the matcha lattes! Pro tip: they make their own lavender syrup and it is amazing - add to your matcha and you will not be disappointed as was suggested by a staff member! It was busy so food wasn’t quick but the place was full so we understand that on a weekend!

Great beer selection too - we left with a 4-pack (super convenient btw) of a local beer to take home and didn’t even plan on buying beer at 10am. We will be back to try the espresso martinis!

Staff was friendly and you can tell they enjoy their jobs which is always a good sign.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

🚫 ZERO STARS — DO BETTER, ST. ELMO’S

If I could give zero stars, I would.

St. Elmo’s staff racially targeted my Bolivian friend just for speaking Spanish. When they messed up my order and I calmly addressed it, I was met with hostility — and then physically shoved out the door by staff and an aggressive bystander. All of this happened in front of witnesses.

This place is not only disorganized — it’s dangerous and discriminatory.

St. Elmo’s: govern yourselves accordingly.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The muffin said it was whole grain and it wasn’t and I told them and thst I was on a special diet but they didn’t offer a refund, won’t go back. No customer service.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1