They apparently closed down, but still are advertising on facebook. This makes no sense. The town of Clifton Forge is still advertising for them, also. I had family drive more than an hour today to visit this shop. Their facebook page says they're open. Irresponsible!
Stephanie D
Website, Facebook and Google should list correct hours of operation.
Cheyenne Sweeney
Amazing Cafe. Great coffee, drink and food options are plentiful, and the atmosphere/aesthetic is perfect for working or catching up with friends!
Craig Potter
Overpriced Warm CoffeeOrdered a small Classic coffee with no room for cream. The small ceramic serving cup was 3/4 full. I asked about refills. Was told NO refills!?! I sat down to drink it and it was lukewarm and not even close to hot.I went to the counter to ask if they could steam it or replace it since it was warm. The barista looked like she didn't understand as if mystified by my request. She said she could put it in the microwave!!! The other barista came over and offered a fresh cup saying she didn't understand how it could not be hot.I politely said that for the fact it was warm and at the price of $3.90 for a small cup it was comparatively much more expensive compared to a small excellent drip coffee in the neighboring town of Covington at the much nicer and more friendly Kanawha Café which charged $1.98 and had free refills and a European vibe. I also said that Starbucks for a small cup charged only $2.89 on average for a great coffee with free refills with a gold Starbucks card.The Barista said the owner only bought the best coffee beans. I thought to myself, what and Starbucks doesn't or Kanawha doesn't (which it does)???The owner was there the whole time at her 'office' desk that is right in the middle of the cafe area which I thought was a bit of an abstractly unusual location. The owner heard me but never entered the conversation or stepped up in response to a customer's legitimate complaint. As a business owner that is poor practice.Afterwards I spoke with a friend who lives there and said she paid $7 for a pour-over which was mediocre or average at best. My friend has not gone back since. She didn't like the "energy" there nor did I.Why this coffee shop in a small distressed scrappy town has a 4.2 rating out of 60 reviews is somehow suspect after my personal experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
Nancy P
This coffee shop is incredible! The decor is antique coffee grinders from late 1800s to early 1900s. A great look back in time to the manufactures of these grinders. The owner's hosted a reception for the ACME (Association of Coffee Mill Enthusiasts) Club. We all had a great time looking at the owner's collection of mills and enjoying the variety of food and drinks put together by the staff. Great map on the wall to mark your home state too.
Deon Rensburg
Great little coffee shop, this reminds me of the European style coffee shops!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nora Weber
Cute spot to grab a coffee and baked good. The decorations inside were really neat!
Heather Snead
The service is fantastic here! I was looking for a nice study spot for school and their free access to wifi, ability to plug-in chargers, and their coffee and treats all come together to create a wonderful atmosphere. I'm looking forward to their extended hours as I will certainly be back.If I get bored of studying or need a brief break, I can wander around the shop and look at the different coffee grinders and learn the history behind various coffees. The staff is super friendly and always up for a conversation or ready to answer questions.They don't just serve coffee and sweet treats, either. They have a nice food menu that I'm sure is great for brunches and lunches. They also offer beer, wine, and flavored sodas for those not big on coffee. If you have younger kids, they can get delicious gelato, baked goods, or sodas and teas. They also have sugar-free and gluten-free options.Finally, the most unique aspect about this local coffee cafe is the awesome collection of coffee artifacts and decor.Overall, this is a place with friendly service, great prices, a wonderful atmosphere, and a nice little book for relaxing or studying. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato, Biscotti
Jose Leon
It was a really nice stop off the highway as we road out motorcycles home to Indoana from Richmond. The hospital was great, and the food was good. The setting was comfortable and full of interesting items. It's always a joy to have lunch at a real local establishment. I recommend it to all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Keadle
Really good coffee and really friendly folks. Wish it were close to our home.
A museum of coffee grinders / mills or a coffee,You'll have to find out for yourself what's real.The Coffee has friendly nice service, excellent coffee, tea and more. It was a good place for me to relax and hanging around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Hunter
Are you a true coffee freak? Better yet do you buy whole bean? If so do you grind by hand? If you answered yes to the above three you are a coffee freak and you must stop in here. I'm going to ruffle some feathers here but if you are drinking ground coffee you are drinking stale coffee to some degree even if it is freshly roasted. Buy an adjustable hand grinder (you don't have to buy an expensive one) find a local roaster. Buy whole beans and brew at home with a French Press, a pour over, an aeropress etc. You will soon learn you can make coffee as good as any coffee shop. Plus you will save so much money. The correct grind for the method of brewing used is the key.(Hand grinding is the only way to dial the grind in perfect). Even the humidity and temperature can change the grind needed from day to day. Electric grinders are better than buying preground but they are so quick you really can't control it. Whole bean (correctly grounded to brewing method used) plus good, filtered water at the correct temperature. Yes it's really a science.Ok enough with the lecture. Stop in here and see this collection of coffee grinders. Oh so cool! From a retired art teachers personal collection the barista said this was just a fraction of his collection.Their London fog was top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
L P
Great little cafe with delicious coffee and homemade desserts. Terrific and unique collection of coffee grinders the capstone of this coffee shop. Definitely worth a visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Cahow
Staff was super friendly, service was fast and coffee/cakes were great. Good selection of seating with separate nooks for small groups in the back as well as tables in the front. Lots of history to check out too.
amanda schwaab
Great coffee spot we happened upon after hiking at Douthat. Eclectic inside and we enjoyed the coffee
They apparently closed down, but still are advertising on facebook. This makes no sense. The town of Clifton Forge is still advertising for them, also. I had family drive more than an hour today to visit this shop. Their facebook page says they're open. Irresponsible!
Website, Facebook and Google should list correct hours of operation.
Amazing Cafe. Great coffee, drink and food options are plentiful, and the atmosphere/aesthetic is perfect for working or catching up with friends!
Overpriced Warm CoffeeOrdered a small Classic coffee with no room for cream. The small ceramic serving cup was 3/4 full. I asked about refills. Was told NO refills!?! I sat down to drink it and it was lukewarm and not even close to hot.I went to the counter to ask if they could steam it or replace it since it was warm. The barista looked like she didn't understand as if mystified by my request. She said she could put it in the microwave!!! The other barista came over and offered a fresh cup saying she didn't understand how it could not be hot.I politely said that for the fact it was warm and at the price of $3.90 for a small cup it was comparatively much more expensive compared to a small excellent drip coffee in the neighboring town of Covington at the much nicer and more friendly Kanawha Café which charged $1.98 and had free refills and a European vibe. I also said that Starbucks for a small cup charged only $2.89 on average for a great coffee with free refills with a gold Starbucks card.The Barista said the owner only bought the best coffee beans. I thought to myself, what and Starbucks doesn't or Kanawha doesn't (which it does)???The owner was there the whole time at her 'office' desk that is right in the middle of the cafe area which I thought was a bit of an abstractly unusual location. The owner heard me but never entered the conversation or stepped up in response to a customer's legitimate complaint. As a business owner that is poor practice.Afterwards I spoke with a friend who lives there and said she paid $7 for a pour-over which was mediocre or average at best. My friend has not gone back since. She didn't like the "energy" there nor did I.Why this coffee shop in a small distressed scrappy town has a 4.2 rating out of 60 reviews is somehow suspect after my personal experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 2
This coffee shop is incredible! The decor is antique coffee grinders from late 1800s to early 1900s. A great look back in time to the manufactures of these grinders. The owner's hosted a reception for the ACME (Association of Coffee Mill Enthusiasts) Club. We all had a great time looking at the owner's collection of mills and enjoying the variety of food and drinks put together by the staff. Great map on the wall to mark your home state too.
Great little coffee shop, this reminds me of the European style coffee shops!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute spot to grab a coffee and baked good. The decorations inside were really neat!
The service is fantastic here! I was looking for a nice study spot for school and their free access to wifi, ability to plug-in chargers, and their coffee and treats all come together to create a wonderful atmosphere. I'm looking forward to their extended hours as I will certainly be back.If I get bored of studying or need a brief break, I can wander around the shop and look at the different coffee grinders and learn the history behind various coffees. The staff is super friendly and always up for a conversation or ready to answer questions.They don't just serve coffee and sweet treats, either. They have a nice food menu that I'm sure is great for brunches and lunches. They also offer beer, wine, and flavored sodas for those not big on coffee. If you have younger kids, they can get delicious gelato, baked goods, or sodas and teas. They also have sugar-free and gluten-free options.Finally, the most unique aspect about this local coffee cafe is the awesome collection of coffee artifacts and decor.Overall, this is a place with friendly service, great prices, a wonderful atmosphere, and a nice little book for relaxing or studying. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato, Biscotti
It was a really nice stop off the highway as we road out motorcycles home to Indoana from Richmond. The hospital was great, and the food was good. The setting was comfortable and full of interesting items. It's always a joy to have lunch at a real local establishment. I recommend it to all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good coffee and really friendly folks. Wish it were close to our home.
Restaurantji Recommends
A museum of coffee grinders / mills or a coffee,You'll have to find out for yourself what's real.The Coffee has friendly nice service, excellent coffee, tea and more. It was a good place for me to relax and hanging around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Are you a true coffee freak? Better yet do you buy whole bean? If so do you grind by hand? If you answered yes to the above three you are a coffee freak and you must stop in here. I'm going to ruffle some feathers here but if you are drinking ground coffee you are drinking stale coffee to some degree even if it is freshly roasted. Buy an adjustable hand grinder (you don't have to buy an expensive one) find a local roaster. Buy whole beans and brew at home with a French Press, a pour over, an aeropress etc. You will soon learn you can make coffee as good as any coffee shop. Plus you will save so much money. The correct grind for the method of brewing used is the key.(Hand grinding is the only way to dial the grind in perfect). Even the humidity and temperature can change the grind needed from day to day. Electric grinders are better than buying preground but they are so quick you really can't control it. Whole bean (correctly grounded to brewing method used) plus good, filtered water at the correct temperature. Yes it's really a science.Ok enough with the lecture. Stop in here and see this collection of coffee grinders. Oh so cool! From a retired art teachers personal collection the barista said this was just a fraction of his collection.Their London fog was top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great little cafe with delicious coffee and homemade desserts. Terrific and unique collection of coffee grinders the capstone of this coffee shop. Definitely worth a visit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was super friendly, service was fast and coffee/cakes were great. Good selection of seating with separate nooks for small groups in the back as well as tables in the front. Lots of history to check out too.
Great coffee spot we happened upon after hiking at Douthat. Eclectic inside and we enjoyed the coffee
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