10/29/09

My go to place for weekend coffee

by kara nortman

I love walking here with my daughter on saturday mornings. S Beverly blvd has so many coffee options, that to win the saturday morning battle is a biggie for me. Why? Well, the outdoor patio, heat lamps and overall feel of the place just do it for me. The wait staff is helpful, particularly if are dealing with strollers and hot beverages (never a good combo). The food options are more varied than the other local coffee spots (Peet's, Starbucks, Coffee Bean)- oatmeal, french toast, soup, sandwiches, you name it

• Pros: coffee, tea and baked goods
• Cons: sometimes hard to get a table (but usually ok)

09/29/09

Attention All Coffee & Dessert Lovers <3

by Miss Amy

I've been to the Melrose & Beverly Urth, and always prefer coming to the Beverly location. The people that come here tend to live or work in the area, whereas the Melrose Urth has blown up to unspeakable paparazzi proportions thanks to Entourage!

Spanish Latte - Ordered with non-fat milk, strong espresso & easy on the condensed milk. This allows me to be able to eat dessert without having too sweet a drink to pair it with.

Egg Sandwich - Only served at breakfast! Who knew avocado & sliced cheese on top of an egg would be so delightful.

Fruit Plate - Thinly sliced with a dollop of creamy yogurt in the center for dipping. They put seasonal as well as specialty fruit on top (e.g. Dragonfruit, red oranges, plums & yellow kiwi) along with your standard melon & berries.

Desserts - Unsure of what to get & don't want to spend $7? Look on the far right and/or bottom section for "Bake Sale" items. These are usually only $2-$4 and are only a few hours old. Usually they are trying to get rid of the breakfast items by 3 PM. Great deal!

Try: Pumpkin Pie, Oreo Cheesecake, Blueberry Cheesecake, Fruit Tart, Lemon Poppy seed Pound Cake, Blackout Chocolate Pound Cake, or Pecan Pie.

• Pros: Spanish Latte, Desserts, Fruit Plate, People Watching
• Cons: Parking can be difficult (Tip: Use the $2 parking lot)

11/30/08

Best Pumpkin Pie on Earth.

by malasay

Read other reviews for details on drinks salads sandwiches etc. All I want to say: BEST PUMPKIN PIE. I think they sell the whole one (it's huge) for $40. Or by the slice if you please.

• Pros: Chill spot, decent food, many teas.
• Cons: Slightly Overpriced