What's the buzz about? The atmosphere is fantastic, albeit seating is limited. However, the service leaves me uncertain. When placing my order, the employee at the register struggled to hear me, responding with a blunt "What?" Perhaps a more suitable reply could have been, "I'm sorry, what was that again?" After receiving my pasty, the lack of a receipt prompted me to ask another employee for it. Additionally, the self-service area with coffee stirrers was noticeably unclean. Improvement is definitely within reach, don't you think?
This is the original store which houses a 40' long Peet's/Coffee Museum!!! In the final outcome, since I believe that Peet's (the original of this genre) and SB both train their employees on great customer service, the main difference is that Peet's does not scoop out the foamy head like SB does, and probably uses a slightly better array of ingredients. Baked goods at Peet's, however, are vastly superior... Then walk over and get a falafel sandwich (with extra napkins) at Mediterranean Grill, or Saul's, both with their own succulent takes on this savory classic...and a short walk away...
The flagship store. Historic location. Great coffee; friendly, helpful staff. Outdoor tables without much traffic. Vegetarian options: Plant-based milks are available. Parking: There's usually metered street parking nearby. Wheelchair accessibility: Entrance and restroom is accessible.
Great location, vibe, and friendly staff
AFTER 50 YEARS OF BEING A LOYAL CUSTOMER THE REVIEWER CAN NO LONGER RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS FOR COFFEE OR TEA. I love the baristas there, but went in to get a strong chai masala tea like I have been doing for nearly 50 years, only to discover that now they charge per the tea bag, and to get an extra strong chai the way I've been ordering it most of my life, was not going to cost me nearly $8. The conglomerate who bought this has officially destroyed Peet's legendary customer focus. They won't see me here again, but that has nothing to do with the baristas who I love. Thumbs up for the manager, kids, and local workers who are the baristas here. Thumbs down for the corporate structure and how they're treating these stores. JAB, THE GERMAN FAMILY CONGLOMERATE WHO BOUGHT THIS OUT HAS DESTROYED OUR HOMETOWN COFFEE SPOT
The original Peets location enough said