Crema's Take
“City Grind Espresso wins you over with genuinely warm staff and solid espresso drinks, but inconsistent food quality and surprisingly long wait times have been eroding what used to be a reliable neighborhood spot. The East Coast sandwich is worth ordering when you catch them on a good day, and the outdoor seating makes it a pleasant place to linger—just don't count on quick service during peak hours. It's a charming place to meet friends if you're patient and flexible, but recent visitors suggest the kitchen isn't firing on all cylinders anymore.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The employees are absolutely delightful and service is always wonderful, even when it’s busy. Highly recommend the East Coast sandwich, it’s really good.
Staff spent more time chatting than working. It took 20 minutes to get a single latte.
The food here used to be way better. This time my sandwich was tough pieces of toast, burnt bacon, floppy lettuce, super thin pickles, and a few bits of soggy fried chicken. When I asked if one item could be removed, I got treated to a patronizing "small business" spiel about…
I had the pleasure of waiting 30 minutes for a pre-made sandwich to be heated while watching people who ordered after me get their sandwiches and drinks with no issue. When I asked about my order, I was kindly taught the valuable life lesson of learning how to wait. Highly…
I used to come here regularly and the staff were always nice and would get my order out pretty swiftly but recently I haven't had the best experiences. I try to be understanding but the other time I came it wasn't busy and the workers were just talking behind the counter and…
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