This sign pretty much sums up the whole mood of The Coffee Loft: artsy, eccentric, bohemian, and fun. I have no idea who put this sign together but they really put their ALL into it! This spot has free wi-fi and while I did not have the opportunity to test it out, one reviewer claims they have an "honor code for coffee payment early in the morning after a run"! How cool is that?! I don't think any place in NY would do that for you.
They have art from local artists all over the shop, mismatched furniture, and of course the typical moody teenager scattered about. I did see some local reviewers complaining online about the prices being a little too high, but being from New York, I did not think it was anything unusual. Of course my perspective may be a little skewed coming from one of the most expensive cities to live in, in the U.S.
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| Check out the glitter painted directly onto the building! |
Another complaint was the limited parking. Again, not an issue for the typical New Yorker who walks everywhere, but I could see why it's frustrating in a town where everyone drives.
As you would expect from a small business, they are anti-establishment (read: anti-Starbucks). Try ordering a 'Frappuccino' in this place and you'll learn a thing or two!
They proudly advertise other anti-establishment views with the poster above, featuring the local hero: Willie Bean Roscoe P. Coltrane, an honest-to-God yellow Labrador, who ran for mayor in 2008, and almost won!
It may be worth mentioning that the Latte Da! coffee shop, only a few blocks away, has many similar drink names (such as: Shamrock and Ice Rages instead of Icerageous) but who came first, I'm not sure. It's obvious though that there's a little competition going on here.
This is a pretty great shop and their sausage biscuits are a-mazing!! The real deal folks!
Happy 4th of July y'all!
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