So I worked fast food for years. I was so, so happy when anyone bothered to tip me, but I never begged for tips. I opted not to tip during my visit, clearly as I went through the touch screen options which includes tipping. I was asked anyway if I wanted to put a tip on the card after I already did all of this. Obviously I didn’t want to. I support tip culture in so many ways because I know how much more can be made via tips versus an hourly wage. Frankly, I am much more likely to tip at a coffee shop than elsewhere, but you aren’t a waitress or at a sit down serving me for an extended time. There is no obligation.A few things: the sandwiches are kinda expensive for what you get. Not much meat or cheese. Coffee has been fine.What I found irritating was the employee closed up shop half an hour earlier than posted on Google and the shop’s official Facebook page. I know things happen at times with staffing. My whole experience was lackluster though, so this didn’t help. Most places will allow you 10-15 minutes past closing. I’m extremely conscious about not staying after a place closes, but surprise closings don’t count. Especially when I’m in a place where I can’t just eat or drink wherever I want. The barista kicked everyone out half an hour early and gave no grace period. As far as I’m concerned, if your posted hours are 5 PM and I went out of my way to go to your place, anything before that is early.I’ve worked with lazy coworkers who would close early just because they didn’t want to be there. Is that what happened? I don’t know. I don’t know how hands on the owners/management are. I generally find no issue with employees having needs outside of work, but this time I did care.I don’t think I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Taylor Dorsett
Surprisingly good for a library coffee shop! They even have some baked goods.
Chef Consultant
First visit here. Ordered the fried cheese appetizer which was good but I don't understand restaurants in Montana serving cold maranara with hot items.The French dip sandwich was ok for what it was. The Swiss cheese on it was slightly overpowering. The Morning after sandwich was a NO for me. The flavors didn't meld well together & it was served on untested bread.Fries were excellent as we're the onion rings & service was pretty spectacular.
Dan Hulina
First visit here. Ordered the fried cheese appetizer which was good but I don't understand restaurants in Montana serving cold maranara with hot items.The French dip sandwich was ok for what it was. The Swiss cheese on it was slightly overpowering. The Morning after sandwich was a NO for me. The flavors didn't meld well together & it was served on untested bread.Fries were excellent as we're the onion rings & service was pretty spectacular.
Randi modin
I'm pretty picky about my coffee so I know my rating may not be as high as others, that being said, it wasn't terrible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rex Accavallo
Very nice coffee shop - super friendly staff. Open floor plan, lots of glass, lot of seating areas with available chargers. Its located inside the library. Nice and quiet environment.
Finn T
Wheelchair accessibility: It's flat (no stairs in or out), there's a ramp into the building and large elevators.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options!
Valerie Wischmann
Always friendly and remember what we drink
Planet Hellgate
First class java rush in a hella cool public forum.
So I worked fast food for years. I was so, so happy when anyone bothered to tip me, but I never begged for tips. I opted not to tip during my visit, clearly as I went through the touch screen options which includes tipping. I was asked anyway if I wanted to put a tip on the card after I already did all of this. Obviously I didn’t want to. I support tip culture in so many ways because I know how much more can be made via tips versus an hourly wage. Frankly, I am much more likely to tip at a coffee shop than elsewhere, but you aren’t a waitress or at a sit down serving me for an extended time. There is no obligation.A few things: the sandwiches are kinda expensive for what you get. Not much meat or cheese. Coffee has been fine.What I found irritating was the employee closed up shop half an hour earlier than posted on Google and the shop’s official Facebook page. I know things happen at times with staffing. My whole experience was lackluster though, so this didn’t help. Most places will allow you 10-15 minutes past closing. I’m extremely conscious about not staying after a place closes, but surprise closings don’t count. Especially when I’m in a place where I can’t just eat or drink wherever I want. The barista kicked everyone out half an hour early and gave no grace period. As far as I’m concerned, if your posted hours are 5 PM and I went out of my way to go to your place, anything before that is early.I’ve worked with lazy coworkers who would close early just because they didn’t want to be there. Is that what happened? I don’t know. I don’t know how hands on the owners/management are. I generally find no issue with employees having needs outside of work, but this time I did care.I don’t think I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Surprisingly good for a library coffee shop! They even have some baked goods.
First visit here. Ordered the fried cheese appetizer which was good but I don't understand restaurants in Montana serving cold maranara with hot items.The French dip sandwich was ok for what it was. The Swiss cheese on it was slightly overpowering. The Morning after sandwich was a NO for me. The flavors didn't meld well together & it was served on untested bread.Fries were excellent as we're the onion rings & service was pretty spectacular.
First visit here. Ordered the fried cheese appetizer which was good but I don't understand restaurants in Montana serving cold maranara with hot items.The French dip sandwich was ok for what it was. The Swiss cheese on it was slightly overpowering. The Morning after sandwich was a NO for me. The flavors didn't meld well together & it was served on untested bread.Fries were excellent as we're the onion rings & service was pretty spectacular.
I'm pretty picky about my coffee so I know my rating may not be as high as others, that being said, it wasn't terrible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very nice coffee shop - super friendly staff. Open floor plan, lots of glass, lot of seating areas with available chargers. Its located inside the library. Nice and quiet environment.
Wheelchair accessibility: It's flat (no stairs in or out), there's a ramp into the building and large elevators.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options!
Always friendly and remember what we drink
First class java rush in a hella cool public forum.
Easy going place.
Restaurantji Recommends
Opens at 8am; enter the Library on the west side. Good coffee, friendly people .
Tasty Americano in the cool new library building
Best coffee in Missoula!
Best latte in town.
Very good coffee it was hot and ready not old Nd nasty anyone should come for a breakfast coffee and good price