I like to come here to do homework, because it is cozy and quiet. I ordered a matcha latte and it much too sweet for me. They offered to get me something else and refunded the price difference. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Lewis
It's a small space, but they crank out a lot of bakery. If you go on the weekends, be sure to plan extra time because it's a popular place and the line can be out the door. It's worth the wait though. Real French bakery with an assortment of flavors and types of pastries. They also have a coffee bar.
Lovely place... very quaint and cozy. Delicious lattes- we had a salted caramel pistachio and an apple cider type- both would get again! Fantastic croissants and pastries. Great, friendly service as well! Definitely need to go back! I wish I wouldve taken a picture of the croissants- HUGE!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaron, Classic French Croissant, Croissants Chocolate Croissant
Barry Vaughan
Absolutely fabulous pastries. I'm not a coffee drinker but I know I'll return for the hot chocolate and treats. Both people I was with would recommend an extra shot in the latte's
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
Brandy Rieck
I love it here! Great friendly staff and the pastries are even better than they look! Yum! The almond croissant is my favorite!
Got a chocolate almond croissant and raspberry pasty this morning. Both were so delicious, definitely coming back. My only complaint would be to make the patio dog friendly, and be accessible from sidewalk.
FOOD!! (OMG!!) Delicious & Amazing choices!! COFFEE! (YES!) Friendly staff, cute eating area outside. We often bike there, take a break, eat outside & continue on Altoona trails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry Display Case, Souvenir De Beaune, Chocolate Almond Croissant & Strawberry Almond Tart, Almond Croissant Plain Croissant, Chocolate Deliciousness, Pear and Almond, Tarts, Crustless Quiche, Bakery, Classic French Croissant, Chocolate Tart, Turtle Latte, Croissants Chocolate Croissant
Pamela Swan
I love the crustless quiche. Sausage eggs cheese and hashbrowns my favorite. They always have such tasty treats I am always on the go so they are great
Cute coffee shop in downtown Altoona. The outdoor patio area looked lovely, but we had a dog and baby stroller with us and there was no way to access it without going through the coffee house. The iced chai was good, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Kid-friendliness: Not stroller friendly (or dog friendly for your fur babies
Wheelchair accessibility: Big step to get in the narrow door. Not a wheelchair user, but we had a stroller with us that wouldn't have been able to enter.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crustless Quiche
Josh beyer
Small-town European-style café. Great coffee and pastries, always fresh, always worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah R
There is no better bakery in west central Wisconsin. Nostalgic Bean is the best one by far. Their staples -- almond croissant, cinnamon braid, and chocolate croissant -- are so, so delicious! And their rotating pastries and macaron flavors are consistently out of this world...if the Kouign Amann happens to be on the menu, get it and you'll be so glad you did. They also have a lot of yummy coffee, matcha, and tea options.
Misty is the kindest and most thoughtful bakery employee you'll ever meet. And the rest of the Nostalgic Bean staff is friendly and helpful. They seem genuinely happy to help customers even when it's a busy day.
I cannot recommend Nostalgic Bean enough. We are so lucky to have these delicious baked goods and in our city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaron, Souvenir De Beaune, Tarts, Bakery, Almond Croissant, Classic French Croissant, Chocolate Tart, Croissants Chocolate Croissant
I like to come here to do homework, because it is cozy and quiet. I ordered a matcha latte and it much too sweet for me. They offered to get me something else and refunded the price difference. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a small space, but they crank out a lot of bakery. If you go on the weekends, be sure to plan extra time because it's a popular place and the line can be out the door. It's worth the wait though. Real French bakery with an assortment of flavors and types of pastries. They also have a coffee bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaron, Cookie, Shortbread, Bakery
Lovely place... very quaint and cozy. Delicious lattes- we had a salted caramel pistachio and an apple cider type- both would get again! Fantastic croissants and pastries. Great, friendly service as well! Definitely need to go back! I wish I wouldve taken a picture of the croissants- HUGE!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaron, Classic French Croissant, Croissants Chocolate Croissant
Absolutely fabulous pastries. I'm not a coffee drinker but I know I'll return for the hot chocolate and treats. Both people I was with would recommend an extra shot in the latte's
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bakery
I love it here! Great friendly staff and the pastries are even better than they look! Yum! The almond croissant is my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Almond Croissant & Strawberry Almond Tart, Almond Croissant Plain Croissant, Tarts, Crustless Quiche, Bakery, Croissants Chocolate Croissant
Got a chocolate almond croissant and raspberry pasty this morning. Both were so delicious, definitely coming back. My only complaint would be to make the patio dog friendly, and be accessible from sidewalk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants Chocolate Croissant
Really delicious croissants, and a charming spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cute bakery, with a quirky interior(LOVED the pressed tin ceiling!!), delicious treats and excellent coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you need coffee in Altoona it’s the place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing and cute bakery!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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FOOD!! (OMG!!) Delicious & Amazing choices!! COFFEE! (YES!) Friendly staff, cute eating area outside. We often bike there, take a break, eat outside & continue on Altoona trails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry Display Case, Souvenir De Beaune, Chocolate Almond Croissant & Strawberry Almond Tart, Almond Croissant Plain Croissant, Chocolate Deliciousness, Pear and Almond, Tarts, Crustless Quiche, Bakery, Classic French Croissant, Chocolate Tart, Turtle Latte, Croissants Chocolate Croissant
I love the crustless quiche. Sausage eggs cheese and hashbrowns my favorite. They always have such tasty treats I am always on the go so they are great
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastry Display Case, Chocolate Deliciousness, Tarts, Crustless Quiche, Bakery
Cute coffee shop in downtown Altoona. The outdoor patio area looked lovely, but we had a dog and baby stroller with us and there was no way to access it without going through the coffee house. The iced chai was good, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Kid-friendliness: Not stroller friendly (or dog friendly for your fur babies
Wheelchair accessibility: Big step to get in the narrow door. Not a wheelchair user, but we had a stroller with us that wouldn't have been able to enter.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Crustless Quiche
Small-town European-style café. Great coffee and pastries, always fresh, always worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
There is no better bakery in west central Wisconsin. Nostalgic Bean is the best one by far. Their staples -- almond croissant, cinnamon braid, and chocolate croissant -- are so, so delicious! And their rotating pastries and macaron flavors are consistently out of this world...if the Kouign Amann happens to be on the menu, get it and you'll be so glad you did. They also have a lot of yummy coffee, matcha, and tea options.
Misty is the kindest and most thoughtful bakery employee you'll ever meet. And the rest of the Nostalgic Bean staff is friendly and helpful. They seem genuinely happy to help customers even when it's a busy day.
I cannot recommend Nostalgic Bean enough. We are so lucky to have these delicious baked goods and in our city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaron, Souvenir De Beaune, Tarts, Bakery, Almond Croissant, Classic French Croissant, Chocolate Tart, Croissants Chocolate Croissant
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