Crema's Take
“Rotunda Cafe is a polarizing spot—it nails the vibe for laptop work and business meetings with its distinctive clock tower setting and reservable private rooms, but you're paying premium prices for matcha lattes that are more suggestion than substance. The coffee itself is solid and the space is genuinely cool, though some visitors feel the office-like atmosphere trades intimacy for professional functionality. If you're meeting clients or need a reliable workspace with character, it's worth a visit; if you want specialty coffee craftsmanship and cozy vibes, keep looking.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Everything in there was cool, it’s just we 15$ for 2 small ice matcha lattes w/soy milk and simple syrup. Just to get soy milk with a sprinkle of matcha. No exaggeration. Drinks had a tinge of green in it and to top it off there was no simple syrup in them. Also the menu doesn’t…
The coffee was good but the atmosphere is more of an office atmosphere than a coffee shop. Good if you want to attend office meetings but it wasn't it for me. Wouldn't come again
Staff seemed nice and well meaning, but inexperienced/unequipped. Published menu had no details, descriptions, or pricing. Was surprised to find that the classic breakfast sammy had vegan cheese and a gluten free “bagel” but still regular egg and sausage. The gluten free “bagel”…
Very eclectic and inviting space, great drinks and food options, and you can pretend you’re in Back to the Future in the clock tower! ;) Joking aside, this has become a favorite stop for my husband and I.
I absolutely love Rotunda coffee and their private rooms that can be reserved for meetings. The staff is always pleasant, even though they are usually one person doing everything! - it's pretty amazing. The coffee is on point, and the teas. I love the affordable handmade…
Crema Reviews
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