“Morning staff not so great, though afternoon staff are awesome. Though they have been known to disrespect my son regularly by questioning his origins. They have told me flat-out he is not my son which hurts my feelings. Finally, I hate the fact they raise prices because I have to pay the workers pay raises.“
“We’d never been here before and ordered the Milky Pandan (which I had never had before) and my friend ordered a normal Matcha (and they had Strawberry Matcha but said they would make her regular) and when they finished our drinks they had us try them before we left so if we didn’t like them, they could make us something else. Both drinks were delicious and it was so sweet of them. It’s hard to describe the flavor of Pandan (earthy???) but it kind of reminds me of popcorn flavored jelly beans. That sounds gross but I swear it’s not. Service was incredible, will return.“
“The coffee is good, very good, but the draw here really is that it is in the The Saranac Commons. That means you can enjoy your coffee in a nice wide open space while eating a pastry or a slice of pizza.. Service was friendly, though the attention to the drink means waiting a bit.“
“My family and friends have been coming to this place for about 6 or 7 years and , I recommend it every time anyone asks me about a great breakfast and/or lunch place. They have the very best food around, great customer service and the pancakes are to die for! Thank you! #cottagecafe #bestpancakesintheworld“
“These guys know how to make an excellent latte let me tell you! My boyfriend and I find any excuse to go here on the weekends together because we are obsessed. The house latte is so delish every single time and the baristas are quick, friendly and know what they are doing. The atmosphere is so relaxing and chill as well.“
“Love going here for my coffee and breakfast on my way to work. Always so friendly and fast when I come to visit. And I really enjoy trying their flavors of the month...and I really like that it gives a picture and says exactly what's in them.“
“Literally my favorite coffee shop! I come here practically everyday! The service, food, people, and mission of this place is incredible! Bring all of my friends here! 100% recommend! Special shoutout to all the girls who work there who are so incredibly kind! @ Valeria, Brittney, Bia, Hannah, Eden, Tiana, Savanah, Nikki, Maddi, Lydia and Cj! ❣️“
“I continue to enjoy the consistency of product and culture for which Roast House is known. Their primary roasting facility on East Cleveland in Spokane is centrally located and my preference for whole bean purchase, but other outlets like My Fresh Basket are great go-to's after normal business hours.“
“What a cool concept. I only stopped by the boba tea section because that's what I was in the mood for. I wasn't sure what to get and the person working said their chai is really good. I was skeptical, but love chai so was willing to try. Yes, she was right, it was one of the best, if not the best, I've had. Can't wait to go back, maybe I'll go to the tasting room next time.“
“My sister’s friend owns this place. I’m not a coffee drinker. I’ve been here twice this week and tried different drinks. I love the selection. The atmosphere is so cute. Customer service is great even when it’s busy. I would definitely go here before the chain places.“
“Kind, friendly, and welcoming staff who are always so ready with a smile and drink suggestions!! Absolutely love the decor, art for sale, and music. The take bulldog bucks, offer lots of great deals, and are a regular study spot for my friends and I. Come visit! :)Dietary restrictions: Milk alternatives don’t cost extra!“
“Come here all the time to get a half sweet Logan latte and a hammy! Always delicious, the service is always friendly, and the atmosphere is great if you love to study/work while doing a bit of people watching. And if you like carbonated drinks, don’t forget to try the iced mint frizzy! Super unique, and very refreshing!Dietary restrictions: Has gluten free bakery options, as well as several milk alternativesParking: Small parking lot, can be a tight squeeze“
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“Love the old brickwork inside. There’s a Variety of seating options: bar stool, couches, table & chair. The Big windows in front allow for lots of sunlight to come in. It’s a neat atmosphere with the large bean-roaster in the back. They have specials for you to save money too :)“
“Overall an amazing experience. This was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I was blown away. It can be daunting to initially see the menu but the staff was super helpful and accommodating to my dietary preferences. Also, try their honey wine! 10/10“
“This place is absolutely a gem. Perfect Chinese food. I used to work for a Cantonese Chinese restaurant and have high standards. This place HIT. This tastes like the traditional Chinese I became accustomed to.?The fried rice is by far the best I have had and everything is just perfect. I can’t say enough good things. Just go!??“
“Visiting Spokane and like coffee? Can’t miss this coffee shop. Loved their blend so much, that I ended up buying their beans.Their Pesto Cheese Baguette is soooo gooood! Ask for the toasted version, it’s really toasted - no microwaving or pressed sandwich substitute.Vegetarian options: They have a pesto cheese baguette which worked for vegetarians in our group.“
“Signature cocktails=bombBartender is hilarious, makes super yummy drinks and knows how to keep a place poppin. Bijou is a place I will definitely find my self coming back to especially for Monday night open MIC! Thanks for the great experience, love your niche <3“
“The absolute best! Kind service! Handcrafted yummy drinks with homemade syrups! Delectable foods…like addictive! Atmosphere is quite chill! Prices are chill too!Dietary restrictions: Dairy free and vegetarian!Parking: 15 spots + 2 handicap next to an even bigger lot with a 1min walk.Kid-friendliness: My 3yr old loves it here!Wheelchair accessibility: Super Easy!“
“I manage the Carhartt store downtown. A customer and I were talking about how we love to support local and love mom and pop type places. She recommended this place to me so I went and got lunch there today! Turkey Pesto special WOW! In addition their shop has a wide selection of grab and go as well. I got to meet Cody and Danielle! They were awesome and super friendly. I’m glad I discovered the place“
“Love donut parade, owner is real nice and great with kids. Would recommend coming in periodically until you get a chance to meet him. Donut Parade is obviously his pride and joy, he accepts every kind of feedback and has secret intel on new things/old things making a comeback.“
“This is hands down my favorite WUC. My order always comes out fast, and my drinks are top notch. I mostly look forward to seeing my favorite barista, Emma. Her friendly smile and positive attitude is just what I need to start my day. Sullivan WUC you ROCK!!!“
“Just wanted to give Amanda a shoutout! Not only does my dog get super excited to see her, but so do I and my family. She is our absolute favorite! We go there often and when we don’t get her, it’s definitely a huge difference in customer service. She goes above and beyond, makes her drinks always so good, and you can tell she has a heart of gold!“
“Want to give crush coffee and their staff a big shout out for having amazing service, super positive atmosphere!! Faith their barista was absolutely amazing thank you!! I came from out of town and she recognized my drink right off the back. Again, thank you will be coming every time I’m in the Spokane Valley!!!“
“This is the best coffee shop in town! I love supporting small local businesses especially when they go beyond your expectations! All their food is delicious and drinks are even better. I love getting to know all the baristas, and I love that they know my order when I pull up!“
“I've never been here in person but we order espresso beans (Lofty Skies blend) monthly for our home espresso. They typically roast and ship our order within a day or less of placing it. When the beans get to us here in Texas they are about a week old or less and at optimal flavor. We love these beans! The flavor and quality is superior and they are very affordable compared to other roasteries. You've got a happy customer here!“
“Love my Dutch Brothers. I used to be a latte drinker but a few years ago their special was Glacier Rebel Peak, I've been drinking that ever since! It is a rebel, their version of Red Bull with blue raspberry and vanilla in it. I get with it a soft top and sprinkles every time. The only downfall is my medium drink is almost $7.00.“
“This is our favorite go to place for a quick delicious sandwich and a cup of coffee. The bread is so fresh and the service is always friendly. We eat there every week - sometimes the grinder and sometimes the french dip. Quality and service is always consistent and great. Looking for a great lunch -- there's more than coffee here, which by the way the selection of drinks is impressive.“
“This is the best place to buy a greatLatte. Every time we get coffee they always fix something special. The young ladies are always so friendly & helpful, because every time we stop there we never know what to get either hot or cold drink!!“
“Seriously the best coffee, I’ve tried other places and Shotzy’s by far has the best quality and friendly staff. They have the type of environment that creates a community of loyal customers that create great friendships through a window and a quick stop. Ive read some of the lower star reviews and I think some people have a bit too high of standards for human beings working. They are not robots, nor a factory. And Ive seen many complaints of prices, quite frankly, just how gas, groceries, taxes, and minimum wage and up have ALL increased! ..If you're worried about paying more than a grocery store bottled Frappuccino for a fresh brewed custom drink then you shouldn't go out to ordered catered food and drinks. Shotzy’s will never crumble to the virtual hate of the new generational standards you go girls! ☕️Vegetarian options: There are drinks that don't require dairy. And if you still need the “milk” they have substitute options like oat milk for example.Dietary restrictions: Pastries probably aren’t vegetarian.Kid-friendliness: They have the cutest little kids size cups.“
“All the ladies that work here are amazing. I found out about this stand when my favorite gal from a different stand started here. After my first visit almost two years ago, this is my main stand now. They haven’t raised their prices much, unlike all the other stands around here. Ladies keep up the great work!!“
“My husband and I started going to the Kitty Cantina nearly a year ago, and we have loved it every single time. The food and drinks are amazing, the baristas and the owner are always so sweet and nice, the atmosphere is so positive and happy, we absolutely love it there. Not only that, but we love knowing that by visiting the Kitty Cantina, we are not only helping a small business, but we’re helping the cats too and supporting everyone who works there and makes it possible for so many cats and kittens to be adopted. We have also loved seeing all of the cats who found their furever homes, it makes us both so happy to see all of the Polaroids on the wall of every cat and their families. This is such an amazing business and I highly recommend supporting them.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options!“
“Very cool place! Several food and beverage places under one roof. I've had Peace Pie Pizza and the Black Label Brewing Company pilsner...loved them both. Boots Bakery and a coffee place are there, and I will be there soon for that. The crowd there is very friendly. Definitely a nice place to go with friends or by yourself.“
“Always my go to place for coffee! One day I was in line & told Sienna to surprise me. Best drink ever and it’s now my go to order. Couldn’t ask for a better barista. She’s kind-hearted with a big smile and makes my drink phenomenal every time!“
“This place was awesome, I was a bit tired and my mind went blink, so I had just requested what I would like from this super wonderful nice Gal Hanna, Super Sweet ?, I was lost, so I said " Just make me something good, nice, and tasty. She said, " OK ". I got the drink and left, tried it out and WoW!!! Was amazing flavor and taste. I have to stop by again and hopefully she is there to remake that special drink for me again. ????“
“It’s pricey but you get massive portions, and service is quite quick even though it was busy when we went. Our waiter, Ian, was very attentive and thoughtful. We brought our 20 month old and he was always checking in on us and making sure we had everything we need. They gage us an activity sheet with free crayons which we appreciated. When she dropped it, Ian picked it up and even asked us if she could have the floor crayon back before giving it to her. High attention to detail and high regard for the customers wants and needs. 10/10 would return.“
“Love it every time I come here. Nate is always here too (give him a day off jeeze) and he’s always so nice to help me and my girlfriend out and always remembers us. The atmosphere is always so welcoming and nothing but TOP tier service. Highly recommend the bacon potato quiche if they have it in as well always my go to.“
“I have never been to this place before, and only came in today because I had heard about their partnership with Shine 104.9 and had a coupon from Shine for a free drink. When I walked in, Chris gave me an enthusiastic greeting that honestly felt like he was genuinely happy to see me. Not fake like some places I've been. He was very energetic and took the time to make sure and ask all the right questions to ensure I got the drink I really wanted. It smelled fantastic inside, so I decided to buy a bag of coffee as well. Chris took me over to the coffee wall and explained the differences between the various coffees. As I was listening, I was also sipping my freshly made drink. MAN OH MAN was that probably the best coffee drink I've EVER had (and I worked for Starbucks for 5 years in Dallas). I left Starbucks for Wake Up Call as a customer, but Pitotti beats them both by a mile. As I was leaving, Chris enthusiastically greeted the customer behind me by name! Same enthusiasm I got even though I've never been in there. I was super excited to try my new coffee when I got home (I ended up buying the "Strong" blend) and it is everything I hoped it would be. Dark, rich, full, not at all bitter, smooth as glass, and very forward on the notes of hazelnut, oak, & caramel as the label states. My only "bummer" is that their location is not super convenient to my house (I live way out in the Valley and they're in the Garland District), but this coffee and the service with a smile is definitely worth the drive, and even worth leaving a little early for work so I can stop by on my way in (work up by Holy Family Hospital). Way to go, Pitotti Coffee! You have a new loyal patron.“
“This is my favorite place to get coffee in the valley! There's always super fast service and great people. They always remember my order and a treat for my pup that makes his whole day. Blake and Hailey are always bringing the good vibes! :)“
“Expectations to have when going to Emma Rue's: quality service by a small and dedicated staff means *slow down*.Chat with your friends, read a book, scope the locals. The food options are limited but tasty and I've never been disappointed by their inventive cocktails.Also, this quality of experience is not cheap. But neither is it over-priced. A great place to celebrate, take an exciting date, or treat yourself.“
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“This place gets five stars because of their MOCHAS. They are the best mochas you can get, because they are made of their own chocolates, and you can order milk, semi-sweet, or bittersweet! The bittersweet mocha has such good actually DARK chocolate flavor.As for their chocolates, they are good as well, but definitely a bit pricey. One thing I appreciate though is that their chocolate is soy-free! My husband can't have soy and almost all chocolate products contain soy lecitin. They use sunflower if I recall correctly.“
“Staff are upbeat and welcoming and the chairs are pretty comfortable - the chair height vs table height is good for typing, at least for my body type.Favorite drink is the mocha! The bittersweet chocolate they use is so much better than the milk chocolate/chocolate milk other shops use.“
“Honestly one of the most welcoming and cozy coffee shops I have been too. I am not one to frequent a coffee shop, but due to the atmosphere, the always incredibly nice staff, and the great tasting coffee, I keep coming back. Couldn't recommend this place enough.“
“This is the best coffee stand I have EVER been to!!! My husband and I would go at least once a week before we moved. The baristas are so sweet and make the best drinks. I love their seasonal menus and always look forward to trying the new drinks.“
“The Heirloom Cafe had a lot more options for food a couple years ago. Now they have a lot more quick, to-go options. The food is very good, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Overall it's a very good place to eat, personally I wish they had a bigger variety of food options.“
“Best coffee shop i have been to. employees are very kind and respectful and i would recommend this coffee shop.Kid-friendliness: Very friendly to kids and they are nice employeesWheelchair accessibility: if your in a wheelchair its easy to get to to ordering area.“
“Great place to support your local business and grab a cup of coffee or your favorite latte. Owner is absolutely nice and super friendly. This place definitely deserves a 5 star rating and I highly recommend giving them a try out!! Don't hesitate, give it a shot!!“
“I love this place is my favorite place for coffee. The staff is friendly and professional, I like to have the amazing sofie prepare my drinks she is quick, kind and always has a smile for me . I will keep coming and supporting WUC - dishman you are doing great!“
“What a great coffee stand. The main woman running the place makes fantastic drinks. They have a drink list of creative options. Very cozy and inviting atmosphere located inside the Northtown Mall. It's got an upscale atmosphere with a down to earth vibe. Very friendly server. She ensures you like the drink before you leave, every time. We will definitely be backParking: It's at the Northtown Mall so plenty on free parking around the building“
“I've become a regular! I'm originally from Seattle, and "the shop" is my kinda place. Great coffee, good vibe, friendly staff & lots of gluten free options. I do wish they were open a little later, but that's the only thing I'd changeDietary restrictions: Gluten free“
“This is a good coffee shop with a neighborhood feel. The quality has slipped over the years, a casualty of growth I would guess. Most patkirons assume everything is made in house. It is not. They serve offerings from several local bakeries. Some good (the cinnamon rolls) some not so good (the quiche). The coffee is quite excellent. For now, we will remain patrons, so long as they keep dogs and other creatures outside.“