Located a few doors down from Goyemon, off of Decatur. Despite its name, there isn’t an outdoor patio, but the interior, with its dark wood palettes, faux grass, swing, and plants, creates enough of an outdoor vibe that it doesn’t matter. They did a great job decorating this place. The modern, yet approachable and comforting… Continue reading The Patio Desserts & Drinks
Tag: Coffee & Tea
Joe Maxx Coffee
This chain coffee shop from the midwest is open in southeast Vegas. The minimal, modern interior, full of art from local artists, is home to quality coffee drinks, pastries made in-house, breakfast sandwiches, and wraps. Specialty drinks are great options to get, like the black and tan (rich mocha steamed with creamy peanut butter) or… Continue reading Joe Maxx Coffee
Grouchy John’s Coffee
I’ve found myself on the east side of town more often than I would like recently thanks to my kid’s after school activities. Luckily, the original location of Grouchy John’s is close by. I’m a fan of the Star Wars motif and love all the local art that adorns the walls. Their blended drinks are… Continue reading Grouchy John’s Coffee
Le Petit Café & Bakery
Their out-of-the-way location probably doesn’t draw many passerby’s, no doubt relying on traffic from the nearby hospital and office parks. But, it’s a spot worth visiting if you’re in the area Their bread pudding looked small as it arrived at the table, but was filling. Served warm, the center was soft and soaked through with… Continue reading Le Petit Café & Bakery
Delices Gourmands French Bakery
Located in an old strip mall at the corner of Sahara and Valley View, Delices Gourmands is fairly large, with much of their space dedicated to the production of pastries and other goods. Display cases are extensive, walling off their open kitchen space to show a wide variety of items. Several tables line the walls… Continue reading Delices Gourmands French Bakery
Desert Wind Coffee Roasters
My love of coffee is pretty new. Up until a few months ago I rarely drank the stuff. But now it’s a necessity. With this place so close to my house, it’s become my go to place for caffeine. I love that it’s rarely busy, the staff is always friendly and informative, and their product… Continue reading Desert Wind Coffee Roasters
Serenade
Cool, hip, modern Korean coffee shop, a stone’s throw from Gelatology. The dark wood and hand-drawn artsy decor make this a cozy, appealing spot to chill for coffee or dessert. The go-to dessert here is one of their honey toasts. They’ve got a regular, garlic, berry, and cookie version. The cookie monster honey bread ($11.50)… Continue reading Serenade
PublicUs
I’m not crazy about the name. It reads as Public U.S., why not lowercase the ‘u’? I don’t get it. Despite that bit of odd branding the food won’t leave you scratching your head. It’s good. The place has a hipster vibe. It’s more of what Downtown LV needs — restaurants with delicious food. Open… Continue reading PublicUs
Scandia Bakery & Coffee Shop
Before heading back to Vegas after a short trip to Cali a while back, we made a short detour to Laguna Beach. Walking by all the downtown shops, we stopped by Scandia Bakery for a quick meal. Not just a bakery, they sell all sorts of items from desserts, pastries, hot food, salads, and sandwiches.… Continue reading Scandia Bakery & Coffee Shop
Leoné Café
Hanging out at Tivoli with my kid, he wanted to stop by Cafe Leone for a snack. Who am I to say no? Especially when desserts are involved. Their display is on the small side while prices are on the high end. We can blame their Tivoli location for that. Everything here seems to have… Continue reading Leoné Café
Sambalatte Torrefazione
I’m not a coffee drinker so I’ve been reluctant to check out Sambalatte despite its popularity. I finally gave in and tried it for lunch. The Greek salad was not good at all. The dressing had a funky metallic taste that rendered it inedible. The sandwiches, on the other hand were good but a little… Continue reading Sambalatte Torrefazione
Tiabi Coffee & Waffle Bar
I’m all for helping out small, locally-owned shops, but to get me to visit a second time the food has to be good. With Tiabi, I’m on the fence. On one hand the B.A.T. wafflewich ($4.95) with its bacon, arugula, and tomato was delicious. I don’t know what the Tiabi sauce in the wafflewich consisted… Continue reading Tiabi Coffee & Waffle Bar
Aloha Harmony Tea House
This small shop specializes in more than just tea. After eating dinner down the street and walking by, I noticed gelato, the perfect way to end almost any meal. There are only two sizes available — 2 scoops or 3. I opted for tiramisu and Hawaiian dark chocolate, while my kid got mint oreo and… Continue reading Aloha Harmony Tea House
Open City
I’ve been slacking off with blogging due to a busy schedule, but I’m finally getting around to reviews of places I visited more than a month ago. I’m starting off with a cool spot from my trip to Washington, DC. Located right down the street from my hotel, the Marriott Wardman Park, Open City is… Continue reading Open City
Va Bene Caffé
The Cosmopolitan is known for it’s amazing array of restaurants. If you’re willing to drop a pretty penny they have something for everyone. However, if you’re looking for some inexpensive fare you have few options, with the exception of Va Bene Caffé. Located on the second floor, close to Holstein, you’ll find a small shop… Continue reading Va Bene Caffé
Urth Caffe
It’s hard to miss this cute little brick building on Beverly. Sure, it looks inviting and apparently it attracts quite a crowd. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and the place was packed. So, get here early if you want a table. Otherwise, you’ll have to fight through the crowds to order and find… Continue reading Urth Caffe