Coffee Culture- Stoney Creek, November 14/12

Our trip to Coffee Culture wasn't a first, in fact I have been there many times before; it's interesting to go with a fresh perspective and purpose (all for fun of course;).

The Coffee Culture on Centennial Parkway, between Queenston Road and Barton Street is always clean and friendly.  I was welcomed by two great servers with all the relevant questions asked a potential coffee purchaser. Today I ordered a coffee americano and everything bagel, I was very pleased that they asked me if I wanted butter (because I didn't, but wouldn't have thought about the choice).  The americano was a little bitter, but full bodied and rich with just one shot of espresso. It lead to a conversation with fellow patrons about possible future visits for double shots and eventual caffeine "freak out" (note to self - keep with the single shot, don't get talked into it).  I was pleasantly served my drink promptly and correctly made, the bagel as well was quick.  I am always pleased and surprised with the little biscotti offered with my coffee (nice touch Coffee Culture).  Maggie doesn't take the biscotti because she is a vegan, and orders her coffee/latte/tea with soy, this qualifies this cafe as a very nice place for those that are veggie or lactose intolerant.

1) price $2.29 cafe Americano - 8/10

2) roasted - off site

3)service - 9/10

4) location - 8/10 ( lots of parking but very difficult to leave and got south)

5) flavour - 8/10

6) Eco - 7/10  (corporate environment but nice china for in restaurant instead of paper as well as vegetarian options).

7) cup size - 8.5/10 (nice size cup for drinks)

8) food - 7/10 (unremarkable but tasty and prompt)

9) ingredients -( non milk is available as well as both snack and light meal options with reasonable prices)

10) ambiance - 7.5 (wifii is available for patrons but no interesting music "cool up" the vibe.

*washrooms were discussed as an important part of a cafe experience, Maggie gave it a 6/10.  She mentioned it had all the necessary parts of a clean bathroom but a little messy/dirty.  Jessy said she judged it more harshly due to the fact that she was wearing her fantastic purple jacket and thought she was pretty good.  She may be right.