Downtown Coffee and Espresso Bar

Category:	Espresso Bar
Address:	601 N Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA
Phone:	+1 361-882-8100
Rating:	2.8
Working:	Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours

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Delora Dalton

When I googled coffee shops, I WAS LURED HERE BY THE **OLD PICTURES** OF A FULL PASTRY CASE. What a DISAPPOINTMENT. Despite the fact that the menu says cookies, muffins, cupcakes. They did not have a good selection of pastries...... Sams club banana nut, chocolate chip, double chocolate muffins. Sams club mini brownie bites, and two trays of oatmeal cookies. Barista was sitting down, eating a bag of popcorn, in the dining room portion of the cafe when we got in. Okay, whatever. She was not "personable" or friendly. Didnt offer any suggestions, even begin a conversation. Anyway, after we ordered. She did not gesture us to check out, instead proceeded to plate up and hand a muffin over, then make an iced tea (by brewing a single bag of hot tea, then prepping a cup of ice) and then setting up a french press and a small cup of cream. She then proceeded to put my creamer cup inside my empty coffee cup for ease of carrying to the table. Who does that? Meanwhile, Im just standing there waiting to check out..... Geez. Talk about underwhelming in every aspect.

Jacob O

Im not from around here but this is the only coffee place I could find in the downtown area. The first time I came here the barista (if youd call her that) was standing behind the counter on her phone for a good 3 minutes while I was waiting to order. I placed my coffee order and asked for soy to which she said Im out is a pissy way. I then proceeded to order a bagel. She told me I should just go to the hotel lobby and get a free one, I told her I was not staying at the hotel and she said "yea but they dont know that". I gave up and paid for my coffee and left, the first sip I took was barely warm indicating that she didnt even steam the milk! The second time they seemed like they knew slightly more than the previous time I went. Still, very poor attitudes (almost a what do you want) and still no soy milk! What kind of legitimate coffee/breakfast place is always out of soy milk!?! And to top it all off the late was terrible and still not hot!! I wont be returning again. Id rather drive down to SPID and wait in line to get Starbucks.

Anna Davis

This place is very cute. Me and my fiancé stopped by for coffee and quick breakfast. We had egg and cheese sandwiches, loved that they had a little sauce stand with a variety of needs, I put Sriracha on my sandwich and the other half of the bread put honey on it. We played checkers and drank our coffee. Its right up the street from the seafood place Harrisons Landing-which is awesome, and near the ocean where you can sit on steps and chill. The girl working there was all by herself and said she was going to be there 6 am to 10 pm! Wow what a hard worker! I give her so much credit. Thanks for all you guys do!

Josh Lloyd

Staff was very friendly, but everything is very expensive and took 15-20 minutes for very basic food. They werent even busy. Egg & cheese croissant was $8. Comes with a small side of celery & ranch. They royally screwed up a couple of my friends orders. Added sauce when asked not to, even the wrong type of meat on 1. Everything was mediocre. The latte was made like a cappuccino. Unfortunately the hotel they are in is a dump, but it matches the rest of Corpus. They ARE 24 hours though, so bonus there. On a Sunday, theyre literally 1 of the only places open.

Michelle Pyle

The barista seemed unskilled at both communicating with customers and crafting drinks. The latte I ordered was lukewarm, and so was the second one she made to replace it. This place is not really worth the prices they charge. The espresso machine was not working, and they used an automatic coffee maker instead.

Jesus Hilario Hernandez

Great service! Awesome barista Destiny! Excellent at handling and preparing our orders. Order house coffee and white chocolate mocha! A great place if you need a place to study. Open 24/7! No in house WiFi. :/ ...bummer. However, there is other local WiFi that you can pick up on if you have a strong signal.

Powla

The cashier was on the computer the whole time and did not even greet us.. gave my friend attitude because she did not get the tea bag before ordering... he was really rude when we asked about the Wi-Fi password.. It was our first time and we are not going back.. worst customer service ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BreeAnna Musgrove

$12 for a cafe latte, cupcake, and a blueberry muffin. Coffee was not great at all. The cupcake was horrible. I have never spat out a cupcake in my life. How can a cupcake go wrong?! Theyre always good? Advice of the day, Dont go there... if you value your taste palette.

Laura Bryer

Friendly and knowledgeable about local area things to do. Eclectic atmosphere. Delicious espresso drinks and warm muffins for breakfast. Fabulous choice for taking a break or starting your day!

Kris Ollivierre

Cashier does not acknowledge you or offer to take your order.... Guess that is why not one is inside. Dont bother visiting downtown coffee in corpus.

c j

Good tea, great coffee, and delicious muffins. Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. I definitely recommend it for your morning cup of warm.

Phyllis Johnson

The food and drinks are great! I love the Monte Christi. Everything is homemade and delicious. Dont even get me started on the cheesecake!

Vincent Bennett

Asked for a coffee, got an Americano that wasnt even made properly. Good coffee shop if you want to pay $3 for hot water. Garbage.

Raul Vazquez

Very laid back place. Dim lighting, comfy leather chairs, and lots of history and character. Great place to get away 24/7.

Linda flores de leon

The coffee was bad and the service was even worse. No business and theyre trying to make sure they never get any business