The Mug Community Coffee Shop, Inc.
1137 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA
Crema's Take
“This welcoming Fresno spot has mastered the art of the leisurely coffee hangout, with a thoughtfully designed space and outdoor seating that keeps regulars coming back for hours at a time. Beyond their solid traditional espresso drinks and cold brew, The Mug's real draw is their exceptional pastry game—their cinnamon buns are legendary enough to inspire return visits, and their croissants (especially built-to-order) rival specialty bakeries. The consistently warm and attentive staff create an atmosphere where you genuinely want to linger with friends, making it feel less like a quick caffeine stop and more like your local third place.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I met up with a friend on a Sunday to check out this place. It was super busy. The space is really nice. The shop is a good size. Decor is cute. There is seating outside. The vibes were good! I had a breakfast sandwich. The brioche was soo good. I also had an iced cinnamon toast…
Loved it! I went for the first time and got an ice coffee and this gold nugget (their cinnamon bun? - it’s by the cashier section). I’m going to go back and buy like 8000 more cinammon buns. #bakingperfection 🫶🏼😁
Wow! Decided to try a new place on a whim and ended up here at The Mug. I ordered the Carmie iced and a built your own croissant. Hands-down, the best croissant sandwich I’ve ever had!! and the iced coffee was perfectly, not too sweet! I’m very impressed and hope to get to come…
I was just in at 10:00am on 11/25. I was there for about an hour. ALL of the workers were amazing. Cashier was especially helpful and kind to everyone he interacted with, even offering to walk an elderly lady to the door. Everyone was on top of their job. And the coffee was…
I have been in this parking lot hundreds of times, and even next-door at the vet over many years. Today though was the first time I went to The Mug! I had the brioche breakfast sandwich and it was quite tasty, I did put the chipotle aïoli on the side because I wasn’t sure how…
Crema Reviews
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