Coffee Garden
(801) 355-3425
898 S 900 E
Salt Lake City,
UT
84102
40.75
-111.8656
Neighborhood: East Central
Hours:
Sun-Thu 6am-11pm
Fri-Sat 6am-12am
Price:
$
Parking:
Lot; Street
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Coffee Garden
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In Short
Busy on weekends with students, families and groups conversing over coffee, its sidewalk tables and chairs are great spots to sit in the warmer months. Inside, grab a seat at a table or at the counter lining the window. There are also overstuffed sofas and chairs. Coffee is the main draw, but there's also a modest selection of food including house-made quiche, sandwiches and Rico burritos. Side dishes include German potato salad and Greek pasta salad.
User Reviews
ZaftigArtist
March 21, 2009
I love the Caffe Ibis coffee. The beverages (when prepared by select employees) are well-made and delicious, as are the cranberry bran muffins. The service is diversely inconsistent, depending on who's working and what time of the day it is. They are always understaffed or underequipped to handle the morning rush they've had for years and have not done anything to improve the service or wait time during this time period. On average, it takes a MINIMUM of 15-20 minutes to wait in line, order and get your beverage. Because of the wait time and inconsistencies at the Garden, I only stop occasionally on Saturdays or if I haven't purchased Caffe Ibis beans elsewhere. Try the Garden if you're out leisurely in the morning with nowhere else to be soon. Get your drink to go.
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ProudProgressive
December 28, 2008
To be clear from the outset - I love coffeehouses. When I travel, I actually ask around and go out of my way to find good ones. So this review is a little hard on me, since it's about a hometown coffe joint. The coffee and food at Coffee Garden are not the problem. Both are exceptional. I take issue with the help behind the counter. With a couple of exceptions, these folks are indifferent to downright rude sometimes. I cannot figure out whether it's because the place is too small to accomodate the crowd some days, or they are short staffed, or just full of themselves for some odd reason ("I worked at a coffe shop" isn't usually the determining factor on your resume for your next dream job) but there is no doubt they sour many customers. I've seen them treat those who pay their salaries with haughtiness and sometimes barely veiled contempt. I overheard one of them respond to a query about whether a tortellini dish they sell could be warmed up with "well there is a reason it's in the cool counter". If I were the one being spoken to like that, somebody would have gotten the day off - maybe for good. So I appeal to Coffee Garden...have a come to Jesus meeting with your staff, and read them the riot act about customer service. Believe it or not, all those folks who crowd the place now may certainly not be returning if they get enough of the 'tude. Save it for when you own a business, create great art or music, or contribute something to humanity because in the meantime, it's nothing but snark. And snark....sucks.
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theotherguy101
December 12, 2008
I have to say i love this place! i took only a couple of times of coming in for the barista to remember my drink, what size and exactly how i like it! that's pretty impressive considering the line of customers to the door each morning! well worth the wait which isn't usually too long, but then again if you're in a hurry, go to a fast food place! i like the attention given to my coffee, when i bring in my own cup they always warm it up with hot water before adding coffee or tea and they give me a discount! always want to know specifically how i like it. always fresh ground esspresso, again impressive considering the volume of drinks they manage. the baristas are fun, it gives the real essence of a local shop. it feels genuine to have someone react to your personality and seeing theirs and knowing they like to see you come in, as opposed to the robotic corporate drone slave. a real human experience like visiting an old friend. try it! be personable with them have a good attitude and they treat you like family! on the opposite end i've seen surly customers from time to time being told where to go! it made me proud to see someone not taking nonsense from a self righteous individual. i work in customer service myself and it's always humiliating to be treated like a slave. and having to smile and nod and letting people think it's ok to treat others that way. on top of that it's comforting to know the baristas know what they are doing. the downside to this place is the lack of focus on the lobby. every time i come in and hope to just have a hot latte to stay it's always a race to the tables with the lap top people who are sitting there all day. there is a lot of unchecked loitering, sometimes there are even people standing in the hallway using the wi-fi. for shame! it's local! go to the library! so maybe stand up for the customers too? but who's really to blame on that one....
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The Extras:
Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the patio--doggie treats are available at the counter.
Category:
Coffee & Tea Shops, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining
