The Leisure Club is a coffee shop and cafe that is decorated to look like a 60's lounge only with the same historical detail usually reserved for high school girls on 80's dress up during spirit week. The lime green chairs hit you with the subtlety of a Jr. High boy wearing Axe body spray and the tables, made of plywood and piping makes you think that whoever chose the decor was either color blind or just gave up. I remove points for that much visual stimulation before coffee.The sign telling you where to order was a tad confusing. I think it's natural for most people to walk to the back of the cash register to order. This had you go to the side... I think. Since there was no one in front of us, we ordered in the space we thought best and since condescending looks are just part of the coffee shop experience, we payed no attention to the judgmental stares. I ordered a frittata and a coffee with cream. My girlfriend ordered a croissant.
My girlfriend said her croissant was good. I could get no other descriptors from her. I'm still working on her, though. In the end, I was caffeinated and full and what more could you ask from a neo 60s lounge/lodge/home made modern coffee shop? The bathroom hand dryer had the virility of an 80 year old diabetic. I dried my hands on my pants after 10 seconds of conducting under the anemic stream. I give the Lounge 5 out of 10. The price point was good and the people watching was great. Points off for process, decoration, bathroom, taste, texture... ah heck, I'll give it a 3. Don't go here, people. And if you do, take your own hand towels and breakfast food. The coffee is ok to buy.
happy eating, y'all.
I'll be sure to avoid. I like my McD's coffee anyway.
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ReplyDeleteI would have to Agee about the decor. It's all IKEA so that "explains" the 60's vibe but there are plenty of more classy options if that is where you choose to shoo. Personally I would expect something a little more high end from a place named The Leisure Club, but if keeping cost down and waking customers up is the goal, then it's working!
ReplyDeleteThe wall art choices have always puzzled me as well. 80% is of some semi playful semi creepy monster illustrations, 10% is hand printed inspirational quotes, and 10% is of farm animals. ?!
As for the service, there is one waitress that needs a raise because she is so fun, friendly, and helpful. Anyone behind the counter makes you feel awkward like you stepped into the wrong classroom. I try my hardest to make small talk and be friendly while ordering-nothing. I'm the looser. I guess their name went to their head. Or maybe it's the coffee. I have noticed that a friendly barista is hard to come by in independent type shops.
On to the food! We have been here 6-7 times so I would say my favorite thing is their 9am Saturday brunch where you can choose 3 items. I get a flavored latte with an extra shot and it's alway a good mining. I would say their best drink is the cortado but that's pretty much like Denzel Washongton, slightly sweet, dark, and strait to the point. Not thinking Paul would be a fan. Back to the food, I would agree the eggs are not made on the spot but I don't think they are made the day before or they would have "the stench". I make eggs almost every day so I can't STAND the smell of old egg. Fresh is best. I don't hate the frittata, but it could be fresher. This past week my husband got the sausage. It was quite tasty. It had a little heat but was caramelized with something sweet. Mmm. We both almost always get the biscuits and gravy which comes on a little cup. Not too much, but enough to fill up on. All in all, it's still my second favorite place to go on a breakfast date, but I do look for improvements down the road or it might get replaced.
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