Revival Cafe & Kitchen

I come to revival as often as I can! The coffee is amazing and their food is always delicious. The staff are friendly and kind! 10/10 recommend to anyone visiting or local.

Was this the best avocado toast I have ever had in my life? Surprisingly YES. It had crunchy garlic, arugula, onions, and a perfectly done egg. SO good I already want another. I also got the pomander latte which was so delicious I had to pause in surprise after taking the first sip. It was a little sweet for me, but I could clearly taste all the notes of orange, clove, and coffee. The service was sweet and I felt at home even though it was my first time here. There was plenty of seating with many tables open (I was here from 10:30am-1:30pm on a Friday). I didn’t feel guilty taking up space for so long because there were so many open tables for people to sit at, so this is definitely a place where you can linger. There is also free wifi, and I will definitely be coming back here to work in the future. The ambiance is a little lacking and drafty (I was here in the winter), so I was hesitant about this place when I first stepped in, but other than that it’s a very cute place and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. Glad I didn’t judge this book by its cover and decided to stay for a while.

I came to revival on a Thursday afternoon, and it was pretty quiet. The inside was well designed and the staff was decent. My issue comes from the food and food quality. I ordered an iced matcha which is slightly sweeter than I prefer but otherwise good. The problem was with the chickpeasy salad. I was unaware that the salad came tossed with dressing, and before I took it from the hands of the person handing it to me, I asked if it was possible to get it remade, as the salad was drenched in dressing. He assured me that it would be able to be remade. 5 mins later, it was remade and was excited to try it. Much to my dismay when I removed the cover on the salad I was hit with a smell that wasn’t fresh and all of the toppings still had dressing on them with some looking like they’ve been rinsed. I am not sure if the person who remade the food didn’t think I would notice, but I notice food quality and presentation. If you zoom in, you can notice the poppy seed dressing still on the chickpeas, radish, and pickled onion. The cucumbers were soggy. I could not eat it. I didn’t approach the staff about this matter because there’s an obvious lack of concern for patrons health and proper food safety practices. The drink was okay. I wouldn’t eat here.

TL;DR: If you need a quick, healthy, and delicious meal and/or coffee, this is the place for you! Their prices are reasonable, their ingredients are fresh and yummy, and the staff very friendly. I've gotten a few meals here after starting to work in the area, and it's safe to say that in just a few weeks, they've won over my loyalty and I plan on being a regular. The staff are always laid back, friendly, and hard working here. Additionally, if you come in regularly, the staff will remember you and make you feel especially welcome, and they will work with you to get the coffee and/or food that makes you want to come back. I have a dietary restriction around pork and shellfish for religious reasons, and they are able to accommodate that with protein swaps and/or removals. They also have other food restrictions labeled like dairy free dishes, vegan dishes, dishes with soy, gluten-free stuff, nuts, and probably more. Their coffee is also delicious, with a focus on light roasts. I didn't used to like light roasts too much, but the way their lattes pair with the coffee and the good quality of the coffee itself has changed my mind on that. The batista is especially friendly and will work with you to help get the cup of coffee that you want and/or need! Overall, there's something for pretty much everyone here that wants a good coffee, breakfast, or lunch from a convenient location downtown.

Really excellent lattes, per usual. Love that they have a few vegan menu options (low-key wish they had more) but I'll take what I can get. We got their Sweet Potato Sandwich on whole wheat bread, and it was delicious. Good combo of sweet and savory with the apples and vinaigrette, I think it could use a little more tang to offset the sweetness, like pickles or something, but it was great.