So, up front I will say that I have been to the st Charles location a handful of times and never liked my coffee. Our group decided to give them another shot at this location. They definitely raised the bar! I tried the brown sugar vanilla latte with almond milk and it was very good! My buddy got a shot of espresso and he said it's gotten better too! This is a cool brake shop vibe. The servers were patient with our group and sweet.
I came here to try a new coffee place. Upshot is very vegan friendly and it’s a local business. Those are two things I look for in a business. I got the charcoal latte solely because of the name. It sounded so interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff was so kind and friendly to me. They were very understanding that it was my first time at the establishment. College students: this is a great place to study! Outlets are everywhere and if the weather is great, you can get homework done in the sun (or in the shade). I love this quaint place.
Live down the road and have been wanting to try this place. The interior is simple, I like the subtle nod to its former purpose (auto shop?) Seems like it may be a nice space to hangout, like most coffee shops… Only giving them 3 stars for the following reasons: Parking? What parking. The barista was lacking… friendliness? Holy inflation ($8 for a matcha latte with 20% tip) With all that being said, I most likely will be back. I’d rather support local than Starbucks. Just maybe, don’t treat your customers like they’re a burden ;-)
