What a surprise! If you’re like me, when I pulled in at a little strip and saw the sign, I was expecting a cold, business-like pack & ship that happened to also sell coffee. THAT IS NOT what I found!
It’s true that you can get a coffee, an ice cream – and even a sandwich – and also ship a package, but this is a very cozy, inviting coffee and sandwich shop that really offers a nice spot to relax with your favorite java, grab lunch, or enjoy a quiet spot to read or get some work done at World Blend Coffee, Ice Cream, Ship & Copy.
As you enter, you’ll first see display cases with a wide variety of pastries, including many vegan and gluten-free choices. You’ll probably next notice the chalkboard behind the counter with so many choices you’ll likely change your mind more than once. The drink menu lists both hot and cold coffees, smoothies, juices and other iced drinks, as well as boosters and 6 choices of milks. The other side of the chalkboard lists about a dozen choices of sandwiches or wraps, followed by a long list of espresso options.
I ultimately selected a favorite coffee of mine; hot hazelnut latte, which was served with a small macaroon as a cap on the opening of the cup. I also chose the Brazilian brisket sandwich, which was quite good, but I also had the chance to try the Cuban sandwich, which I preferred because of the contrast of the pickle and mustard to the pork. Both were served on a lightly toasted roll and a bag of chips.
The décor is warm, and there’s something to see everywhere you look, including what I believe is a faux fireplace and coffee bean burlap bags from various countries. The service was good and appreciative. I believe the gentleman was by himself in taking the orders, making the coffees and preparing the food, but it was not a long wait on anything.
We didn’t try the pastries or ice cream, and there is also a cooler of bottled sodas for the non-coffee drinkers. There’s certainly something here for everyone, no matter your tastes. If you haven’t been, it’s definitely worth a try.
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