Its A Grind Coffee House

User Reviews of Its A Grind Coffee House

Yelp.com Review - by kahlen l.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's A Grind Coffee House could probably be summed up as one of the most welcoming, environmentally friendly coffee places that is still in existence. As a lesser known franchise than it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa U.

2.0 of 5 stars. Yeah, I've experienced better. I got out of school early today, so I spontaneously decided to make a stop here after driving by to see if Daiso was open. I didn't know what to get, but I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe L.

2.0 of 5 stars. The latte is almost tasteless. The coffee was not strong enough, perhaps the "red eye" is the regular coffee. The free wifi is good only if you can find a table.BTW, I like the coffee mugs on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here to study, and took a seat outside, because there were about 5 seats inside this place. Don't expect to come here with a group and get a seat. If you want to use the wi-fi, either sit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The girl that rang us up was very, very nice and welcoming. We just got regular coffee and it was good. Will go back again!
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. The staff is ultra friendly and they make it a point to remember your name. Also, this is one of the few places that serves a cold brew coffee. That's right, it never touches hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, after reading the reviews, I decided to try out their white mocha. While it's not my preference of drink, I do understand why people are fans. I've personally never been partial to drinks that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by vicky t.

4.0 of 5 stars. I gave it a second go and my iced sugar free vanilla latte was perfect. Shout out to the staff and owner for actually listening to what folks have to say and making sure that it is done right.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Eleven $$ (11) repeat..ELEVEN DOLLARS?!! For a large chocolate-banana- peanut butter specialty drink..something about a monkey in the name.(it was a blended coffee drink similar to a FRAPPUCCINO, or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy D.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've tasted better coffee than this place. We ordered an iced vanilla latte and boy...there sure was mucho crushed iced to make the drink cold on a hot, sunny day... but taste-wise.. it was beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary K.

2.0 of 5 stars. $11 for a large blended drink is just plain ridiculous. I had a funky monkey, it was tastey but watery no frozen factor whatsoever. It was like a flavored cold milk beverage. I wouldn't mind paying...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by shel n.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am addicted to their white mocha. I think its the fact that they used GHIRARDELLI white chocolate in their drink, which in turn makes it so addicting!
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alyssa F.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's small, with limited seating but the customer service is great. The staff are all very friendly and the coffee's pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan T.

3.0 of 5 stars. An even smaller location than the store in Milpitas. But somehow, coming here to do some studying after work was ok today, mostly because there was an open table (among very few in the small space)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I always want to call this place "It's a coffeehouse" instead of "It's a Grind coffeehouse" but anyway...There are like 3 tables in the store. Or maybe it was 2, I lost count. Either way, you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mi c.

1.0 of 5 stars. Clean, practical but boring and lifeless. If you want to live in a world without style and personal charm that feels and smells like plastic this is for you. To have a few of these places is fine, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karl D.

5.0 of 5 stars. While the place is small, they have the best customer service of any small chain coffee house I've been to. You are called by your name, not by what you order. or they will bring your order to you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Darren M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have tried a couple things on the menu: soy white chocolate mocha, nutty cow, soy raspberry truffle, and a blueberry crumble cake; all of the times I have tried were excellent and the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by genna b.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't go to this place TOO often, because i don't hang out at coffee shops very often, but i really enjoyed riding my motorcycle on a nice day to this coffee shop and do some homework or read a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eugene F.

3.0 of 5 stars. In this day and age, product placement can do great things for a business, the same goes for It's a Grind Coffee House. I would probably never have gone to this coffee house if it weren't for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane A.

4.0 of 5 stars. this place is conveniently located inside of a mall right behind my house so i stop by to satisfy my cravings for caffeine. the staff are very friendly and the coffee is pretty good. also, if you sign...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deb L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is an excellent place for:* free wifi* plenty of outlets* comfortable chairs* good coffee and pastries* friendly staff* clean & relaxing atmosphereWhat more can I ask for? This is my place of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by whinde d.

5.0 of 5 stars. My co-worker brought me the BEST cup of Cafe Americano I have had in the bay from here. I drive out of my way to get a cup from them. They have free wi-fi and an excellent atmosphere the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I never been here before but always passed by. Its a cute little coffee shop, I think a bit on the smaller size. There is not big sitting area and I think its more for people coming to pick up there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rev. Dr. Christopher J. G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The coffee's not as good as Peet's, but Iced stuff isn't as good as The Coffee Bean, but overall, it's a very nice coffee shop. It's got a good staff who are very pleasant. That's something that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by laura m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this coffee house! The staff is super nice and helpful, and the owner even remembers my name when I go in. The coffee is great, prices are great, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxed. There...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Drinks at this coffee shop came off too sweet for me, but the service was nice and the owner was happy enough to talk to me on improvements coming to the store. Might be a good stop if I was looking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very friendly service, delicious jasmine green tea (ok I know it's just a tea bag...but still it's really good), and comfy seating, both indoor and out! I love the two giant squishy armrest chairs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a Grind still has the best cold-brewed iced coffee I've had so far. After trying McDonald's, Starbucks', and my own, I've found that It's a Grind makes the only cold-brewed iced coffee that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dang-Khoa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would love to give this place 5 stars, but I haven't been here enough to really make that decision. I came here to get coffee and they had better service and a much better environment compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary T.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great place to study or Yelp to your heart's content. Me, Cal and Thanh-John decided to hang here for an hour or two or three...or has it been four? Free wi-fi, great drinks, clean and open space. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by three's company M.

5.0 of 5 stars. BEST PLACE FOR ICE-BLENDED FRAPS!!!!!!!!! The coffee bean and tea leaf in SF does not hold a candle to those in L.A. Seriously! So, if you need a nice cold hit this is the place with the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Fraps if you like blended drinks. They always have special Fraps for each season that taste freakn great! We Always grab a box of Puffs from Beard Papa's then head over here for the Butter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shaundel F.

1.0 of 5 stars. The first time I tried the coffee here, I didn't like it because it was too sweet and the coffee was weak. I decided to give the another try to see if I ordered the wrong drink, that was the first...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by k p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Super nice customer service. Peaceful ambiance with pleasant people coming in and out. Good plan-B if Barefoot (down the street) is too packed with unemployed hippie kids. Their espresso drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The people who work here are really nice and friendly. I like the iced coffee..
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here looking for some pastries one early afternoon but nothing looked very appealing in the baked good case. A friend got one of their iced coffee drinks and said it was way too sweet.Bottom...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm surprised to see so many fans of this place. I had it a couple of times (once to try it when it opened and again to confirm my disapproval of the place).The espresso was weak and the drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samson W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I must be a big fan of It's A Grind, because this is the third location that I have been to here in the South Bay. Came to this particular location as I was in the immediate area. Ordered the triple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by richard p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Granted this place is a chain, I don't feel as disgusting after patronizing them like I do when I have no choice but drink Starbucks. I'm sure it will come with time but until then I can feel fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Liked "A Grind Coffee House"

I love their Hazelnut drink called the Nutty Cow. Nice cozy place and service with a smile...
openlist - user review - 03/04/2008

Yelp.com Review - by Dave L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think this is one of the best coffee houses around. It's very clean, the staff is very friendly, and they have a great variety of coffee. When I come here I usually get the Nutty Cow because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Floria C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Smaller Starbucks-esque coffee chain with free wi-fi and mediocre setting and drinks.1. Drinks: I say it is Starbucks-esque because the drinks are still your average, mass-produced by a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

5.0 of 5 stars. WHITE CHOCOLATE MOCHA!The name and quality of coffee speaks for itself.Yumm-OH!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by labpugglechi x.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love It's A Grind! This is the only place I get coffee now. I love their white mochas (I get a single, non-fat, no whip white mocha) and their breakfast bagel is delicious too! Sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE this place, used to go there a lot more when they first opened. Minus one star for not having lots of tables that are study friendly. ANd yes, the staff are WAY nice, but overly friendly for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andee A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this location!! The baristas at this location are ALWAYS no matter what time of day it is. I've been there at the crack of dawn and they're just the right amount of cheerful--not too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle N.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's A Grind is definitely my favorite coffee franchise. The barista's at the Steven's Creek location are super friendly and greet you with a smile as you walk through the door. Plus the mocha's are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to go to the Prospect/Saratoga location a lot before they closed. I was SOOO happy when they opened this one up; as the next closest one is all the way down in Gilroy.A really nice change of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tristan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Both the atmosphere and staff are friendly & welcoming. I mean, GENUINELY friendly. Wait...did I mention the staff are super-nice?I, for one, DO think the coffee is superior to that of Starbucks,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid quiet place away from the Starbucks crowds over at De Anza. Kind of hidden in the plaza. Not much outdoor seating.Never really too busy so you get your drinks fast.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a place I frequent not only because it's near my work, but because it's a cool place. The coffee is average and the pastries are good. There is air conditioning inside with some cozy chairs,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yum E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow! I came by for an Iced Mocha earlier this afternoon and it came out on the pricey side, ~$3.75 for a small...I am very impressed with the service and quality of the drink I must say. I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. good quality coffee, we always just get the house coffee, cheap!dessert not that good, kinda dry :(
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth F.

4.0 of 5 stars. After visting the erstwhile location in Saratoga, as well as the Concord store, I figured it was time to hit Cupertino. My cousin and I both ordered the mint mochas and were far from disappointed. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nanette w.

5.0 of 5 stars. their white chocolate mochas are made with ghiradelli chocolate as opposed to Torani syrup and the best I've had! I usually order it w/a little less powder because I don't like my white mochas too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great staff. They acknowledge you as soon as you walk in the door, smile when they take your order, and actually walk to where you are sitting and personally give your coffee to you. I don't know if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place reminds me of college. days spent 'studying' at coffee shops with big, squashy couches. this place has couches, but most structure, sherlock holmesy couches.. well at least kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer G.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love this place. it's everything starfuckers is not. super friendly staff who actually will talk you into sampling the different coffee's, they put your coffee into real cups if you're not taking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have never been the type of person that appreciates that over-caffinated, way-to-early-in-the-morning cheerful greeting that Starbuck's employees are brainwashed to deliver, but the employees at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss r.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sooooooo...sick of Starbucks....and Peets......2 stars for NOT being either .... the coffee is just as good as the others that a star....the mugs for purchase another star...since I like to treat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fifteen minutes after my tall soy Carmel Macchiato was delivered to me, a staff member checked up on me, even remembering my name. Now if that doesn't warm you up fifteen times more than your heated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I fell in love with this chain for their wonderfully tasty blended mochas. Yes... the plain mocha or the white chocolate mocha are my favorites. They actually have pretty good hot mochas also....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by LNK C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good quality, good service. Thank you!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to this coffee house for the first time today while I was waiting 2 hours for my battery to be replaced at Sears (and it was only supposed to be 20 minutes) ANYWAY... Finding this coffee shop...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wanted an alternative to Starbucks, so I went to Pete's. It was alright. I have one on school campus so I get coffee there when I'm craving some caffine but it wasn't all that. After months of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The place is a wee bit small, but it's quaint and the staff is nice. I went here a few times to study Korean with my class partner, and we were often there for 3 hours with only 2-3 drinks between us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. They opened up at least 6-8 months ago. I was bummed when they closed the It's a Grind on Saratogo and Prospect/Campbell. I've been trying to find an ice blended mocha that tastes like Coffee Bean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by George K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Another coffee chain. I guess this one just opened recently in Cupertino. Not much seating inside--maybe 4-5 teeny tables, plus 4-5 wingback chairs. A few tables outside, too.They have a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maryanne R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I walked down to this coffee shop, from the Jiffy Lube a block away, while my car was getting an oil change today. The guy working behind the counter raced to open the door for me (I was pushing a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first thought I had stepping in was wow, very clean! There was a display of pastries and many house coffees to choose from by roasts or blends. I tried their vanilla blend and it was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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