Crema's Take
“Elaine's Coffee Call lives in the Hotel Lincoln lobby, which means convenience trumps consistency—some visitors rave about the cozy vibe and flaky pastries, while others report disappointingly thin espresso and inconsistent service. If you're staying at the hotel and want an easy grab-and-go breakfast spot with decent croissants, it's fine, but specialty coffee drinkers should manage expectations. The real wildcard is service quality, which swings wildly depending on who's behind the counter.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Cute spot with potential but sadly the cappuccino was so watered down it was see-through and the double shot of espresso was bland and literally the worst I've ever had. Super disappointing. I inquired about the espresso to confirm it was indeed a double shot and was first…
Cool, cozy vibe and excellent coffee with all the options. Good pastries etc and we loved the ham and cheese croissant. Friendly service. Elaine's was a highlight of staying at the Hotel Lincoln, but people came from all around for it.
Unfortunately the coffee was very weak and the wait staff girl with curly hair was very rude and would obviously rather be anywhere else. I was treated like a bother instead of a customer. And it wasn't just me as I also overheard several guests in the lobby of the hotel…
Located inside the lobby of the Lincoln hotel, this cozy spot has a small selection of breakfast sandwiches, a decent number of pastries, and a standard selection of specialty drinks. Not a ton of seating, but the space is cozy and well decorated.
We checked this place out because it was connected to our hotel. One of my kids got a chocolate crossiant and LOVED it. She said it was so flaky and the flavor was great, but not too overpowering. We all got coffees with plant milk. They have quite a few options for this,…
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