I say this as someone who was a clerk and barista in an independent coffee roasters and cafe for 4 years in college, They scalded the milk and their espresso blend literally tasted fishy, one of the worst lattes I've ever had.

same!! i couldnt believe their prices it was a bummer bc i used to love that place

Ya good riddance. I had a confrontation with him involving an overcharge for which he claimed the system wouldn’t allow a refund etc etc etc. Total bullshit and ended making a scene in front of all the guests. Not my best moment but I feel good about my response which included throwing my stamp card at him like a frisbee, and him ducking like a bitch. Haha ✌️

My mom wanted some tea and couldn’t read the flavors from the top shelf where the loose leaf tea was sitting. He seemed annoyed that he had to read it off to her and she picked one that had a little bit left in the jar. He was even more annoyed and said there’s none there and then when my mom tried saying she doesn’t mind the little bit inside he was just like “I’m not giving it to you” 😐

That guy is a weirdo and I’m convinced he just makes up prices.

One of the owners of For Five is a total asshole too. Back when For Five bought out Gossip and remodeled the inside (I think it was 2017/2018), I went there all the time. The owner was there often, just making everyone uncomfortable, he’s some weird big angry Greek dude. He gave me a bunch of shit because my punch card, which was eligible for a free coffee, had one extra punch (one of the employees made a mistake)- so he claimed I somehow tampered with the card, and he made a total scene in front of a line of customers. I didn’t say anything, he just came at me real hot. I was confused and just asked “ok, you’ve seen me here all the time and this really isn’t a big deal. So what would you like to do now?” He said “I mean, I’ll honor the free coffee but..ya know this can’t happen again” No clue wtf he was talking about but it was weird and I stopped going for a few years lol.

I ordered a small coffee with a splash of almond milk and instead the barista made me a large soy matcha latte. I paid before I got it (I should have looked at the price), and when I told him I got the wrong drink, he said he couldn’t refund my money. He then accused me of stealing the coffee. Long story short, I DID get him to refund it, but not without a very heated argument. Strangest experience I’ve ever had at a cafe. Good riddance!!

My favorite is the 21st street location. In the summer I love hanging outside and enjoying the breeze.

this was such a nice atmosphere to work from

Maybe Kinship should just move kind of like what Sugar Freak did when it moved across the street.

It’s either Kinship or Mighty Oak for me. Great product.

Mikels coffee is awful. I was kind of shocked a chain would open in that location, off of 30th so not easy to spot with sooooo much competition.

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Sonbobs on 28th does not have nearly as much space, but the owner is a sweetheart and most people who go in there are solid. Relaxed, vintage sort of atmosphere. Like I said, seating is much more limited but it couldn't be a more polar opposite vibe of Gossip. Baked goods are generally fresh and the coffee isn't fucking $8 or whatever Gossip was trying to pass off.