Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offers some light ovo-lacto vegetarian food such as sandwiches, burritos, specials, and baked goods. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:00pm.
staff are friendly, they have tofutti cream cheese and vegainase available to substitute on bagels and sandwiches, and non-dairy milks are available for drinks
Walk in the door, wait at least 5 minutes for the barista to acknowledge you. If they do, they're hardly friendly. I've tried going here countless times, but it's just not worth the price. The coffee was watered down, and the food tastes far from fresh. Most of the vegan options are processed, kept frozen, and poorly prepared.
That's not to mention the poor fish swimming in cruddy, gross tanks. I feel so bad for them.
The only good thing here is the free wifi, if you can get the password without the staff acting like you're inconveniencing them.
the only vegan option is a $6.50 bean burrito which is the frozen variety by Amys that you can get at the store for $2. The only other vegan option is soy milk which is $2 for a small!
we ordered a chai with soy and it was unimpressive. watery for one and not very tasty. didn't taste much like a chai either
the "ambiance" was nice but smelled like an old thrift store
Great drinks! Go elsewhere for food. Anywhere. - Edit
The smoothies (vegan) and fresh-squeezed lemonade were very good and the ambiance was college/folk/eclectic. We didn't try any of the many coffees available.
But the food was a big disappointment. The only totally vegan option that I remember was the black bean and rice burrito. They confirmed that it was non-dairy by taking a plastic-packaged burrito out of the freezer and reading the ingredients. It tasted okay, though. Maybe I should find the brand at my grocery store. ;-) I thought it came with chips and asked, but the server said no, just one burrito and a cup of salsa (for $6.50). I later noticed on the menu that it should have come with chips.
My wife had the spinach quiche which came with a couple pieces of orange and some grapes. She said it was good, but a bit burned on the crust and soggy on the bottom. It was a nice size for an appetizer, but not for a meal.
My daughter got the vegan burger (was that a strand of cheese in the Boca patty?) on sourdough bread, but it looked like "Wonder Bread" to me and was also burned around the edges. No chips, fries, or anything with it.
We were so disappointed that we went down the street to Jasmine's to have a second lunch.
By the way, the drinks and ambiance were great!
8 Reviews
First Review by Luke R
NickSnow
Points +189
Good coffee and muffins - Edit
Coffee was good, and have vegan muffins. Like the vibe also.
Read morePros: Have pastries, Good coffee
Cons: Even in person, serve coffee in a to-go cup
Guest
HarrisonHickok
Points +113
Wouldn’t recommend, but it’ll do - Edit
If you work in the area it’s an option. Luckily it’s cheap enough that the quality is hard to gripe about.
Read moreGuest
cassiemae98
Points +249
Great lattes! - Edit
Lattes are delicious and the patio is amazing.
Read morePros: Patio
Guest
corykelp
Points +16
nice cafe with vegan options - Edit
staff are friendly, they have tofutti cream cheese and vegainase available to substitute on bagels and sandwiches, and non-dairy milks are available for drinks
Read moreGuest
ErinOrtasic
Points +77
Not For Me. - Edit
Walk in the door, wait at least 5 minutes for the barista to acknowledge you. If they do, they're hardly friendly. I've tried going here countless times, but it's just not worth the price. The coffee was watered down, and the food tastes far from fresh. Most of the vegan options are processed, kept frozen, and poorly prepared.
Read moreThat's not to mention the poor fish swimming in cruddy, gross tanks. I feel so bad for them.
The only good thing here is the free wifi, if you can get the password without the staff acting like you're inconveniencing them.
Updated from previous review on 2017-01-18
Pros: Free wifi.
Cons: Poor customer service., Sub-par, overpriced food.
Guest
JenniferRMadden
Points +37
Not so impressed - Edit
Ordered a drink with soymilk, it was made with cows milk. Food selection not great. Smug employees.
Read moreGuest
happyherbivore
Points +92
don't waste your time - Edit
the only vegan option is a $6.50 bean burrito which is the frozen variety by Amys that you can get at the store for $2. The only other vegan option is soy milk which is $2 for a small!
Read morewe ordered a chai with soy and it was unimpressive. watery for one and not very tasty. didn't taste much like a chai either
the "ambiance" was nice but smelled like an old thrift store
Pros: free refills?
Cons: smell, few vegan options
Guest
Luke R
Points +21
Great drinks! Go elsewhere for food. Anywhere. - Edit
The smoothies (vegan) and fresh-squeezed lemonade were very good and the ambiance was college/folk/eclectic. We didn't try any of the many coffees available.
Read moreBut the food was a big disappointment. The only totally vegan option that I remember was the black bean and rice burrito. They confirmed that it was non-dairy by taking a plastic-packaged burrito out of the freezer and reading the ingredients. It tasted okay, though. Maybe I should find the brand at my grocery store. ;-) I thought it came with chips and asked, but the server said no, just one burrito and a cup of salsa (for $6.50). I later noticed on the menu that it should have come with chips.
My wife had the spinach quiche which came with a couple pieces of orange and some grapes. She said it was good, but a bit burned on the crust and soggy on the bottom. It was a nice size for an appetizer, but not for a meal.
My daughter got the vegan burger (was that a strand of cheese in the Boca patty?) on sourdough bread, but it looked like "Wonder Bread" to me and was also burned around the edges. No chips, fries, or anything with it.
We were so disappointed that we went down the street to Jasmine's to have a second lunch.
By the way, the drinks and ambiance were great!
Pros: Drinks, Ambience
Cons: Food taste, Food portions, Food selection
Guest
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