Black & Brew

Black and Brew is an American coffee house. This coffee shop specializes in a variety of coffee types and flavors. In addition to coffee drinks, they offer a variety of freshly prepared clean foods. They also offer options for Mediterranean diets and for vegetarians as well. 

Menu

Black and Brew offers a wide variety of coffee and tea-flavored drinks. They also have a variety of breakfast and lunch items from their menu. A few of their drinks include brewed coffee, espressos, mochas, frappes, and iced tea. From their breakfast menu, they have granola bowls and breakfast meals, including a biscuit and egg souffle. For lunch, they offer a variety of sandwiches and nourish bowls.

Drinks

Drink: Chai Latte

Many coffee houses offer a variety of lattes. It is one of many popular drinks served at coffee shops. Lattes are an excellent drink option for coffee lovers. It is the taste and visual appearance that make these drinks so popular, especially for those who are particularly passionate about coffee.

Latte is a coffee espresso drink made with milk and foam. Traditional types of lattes are often served hot. Lattes are also made cold. Hot or cold lattes depend on the person’s preference, though the cold type of lattes are slowly gaining in popularity, making cold lattes a more popular option compared to hot. There is something refreshing about a cold-flavored latte that makes it more appealing and flavorful to many coffee drinkers. A few different latte flavors include mocha, pistachio, and caramel. A lot of coffee shops offer specialty seasonal latte flavors during the summer and fall time. Caramel iced latte and pumpkin spice latte are a few seasonal popular latte drinks.


Chai latte is a delicious-flavored latte. It is also a popular latte option and can be found at many coffee shops. Chai is an Indian tea mixed with various spices. It is made with milk, sweetener, spices, and tea. The base of the chai is made with black tea and mixed with spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

For this latte, I opted for a cold chai latte flavor. They do offer hot or cold option lattes. As the weather begins to get a lot warmer, a cold latte is a better option. The chai latte was cool, refreshing, and flavorful, with a unique blend of chai spice flavors.

Drink: Matcha Latte

Another flavorful latte drink flavor is matcha. It is also a popular latte flavor that many coffee shops have available. It is an excellent option to the traditional American-flavored lattes. Matcha is an Asian tea that is very popular in Japan. It has integrated into Japanese culture, making this tea one of the most common green teas in the country. Matcha essentially is green tea leaves that have been finely ground into powder. It is a type of vibrant green tea that is known to be healthy with unique grassy and earthy flavors. Matcha can often be added to coffee, smoothies, and lattes. It has been growing in popularity in the United States, making it more available in many restaurants and cafes.

For this latte, I opted for a cold matcha latte flavor. Hot matcha latte is also optional, though a cool-flavored matcha is excellent during the warmer climate. The matcha latte was delicious. It was refreshing, with a nice blend of matcha flavor. 


Lunch Meal

BLT and Vegetarian Chili Soup

BLT is another popular type of sandwich in the states. It is a sandwich loved by many people for its tasty and simple ingredients. BLT sandwiches are often available at sandwich shops but can also be offered at coffee shops

Besides salad, soup pairs just as nicely with a sandwich. This makes a great light lunch meal. Many coffee shops offer seasonal soups or soup of the day. Seasonal soups are a great way to try out the seasonal flavored soup; this can include cajun spiced pumpkin soup or the classic chicken noodle soup made with in-season vegetables. Other popular soups offered are French onion soup and broccoli and cheese soup. Cup- or bowl-size soups are typical serving options when it comes to soups at cafes or coffee shops. Soups can often be associated with cold weather and the winter season, but soups can also be enjoyed throughout the year, such as in the spring or summer.

Chili soup is one of those soups that can be associated with winter. The warmth and spices make chili soup a go-to soup for the cold season. It is also often associated with Tex-Mex cuisine. Chili is a popular Tex-Mex ingredient used in a variety of dishes. Vegetarian chili soup is a great option for vegetarians. In addition, it's also a different type of chili soup to try out compared to the traditional chili soup.

The BLT sandwich was half of a sandwich made with bacon, boiled egg, lettuce, and tomatoes, seasoned with spices, served on toasted wheat berry bread. The vegetarian chili soup is a simple blend of spices and vegetables. The BLT sandwich tasted amazing. It was filling and consisted of the traditional BLT ingredients, making this sandwich delicious. The soup was different, lacked flavor, and tasted bland. This soup was not the best choice to pair with this BLT sandwich; although the soup was not good, the sandwich was well enjoyed as well as the slice of soft bread that was included in the meal.


Turkey Sandwich & Street Corn Cobb

The coffee house is a great place to enjoy a coffee drink and a light and healthy lunch. Various coffee shops offer light meals such as sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. Many of the food items available at coffee shops and cafes offer a healthier alternative to clean eating food items compared to the typical processed foods served at many fast food restaurants. Though the prices may be more feasible at these fast food places, coffee shops and cafes offer a healthier food option for those maintaining a healthier diet or just trying to steer clear of processed food.

Sandwiches and salads are popular food options at coffee restaurants. They typically offer a variety of wraps, sandwiches, and salads. Popular lunch sandwiches, such as vegetarian and panini-style sandwiches, are often available at coffee shops. Turkey sandwich is also a common and popular choice in the states. It is a cafe favorite among many people. Many different types of salads can generally be picked from a coffee shop’s menu, including Caesar, mixed greens, or Asian-inspired salads. Street corn cobb salad is a Mexican-style salad that may not be commonly available at coffee restaurants but does make a nice side salad dish that pairs nicely with a sandwich.

The turkey sandwich is made with smoked turkey, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and mustard served on pressed ciabatta bread. The street corn cobb salad is a mix of greens with corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, bacon, feta, pickled red onions, avocado, and chili lime dressing. The turkey sandwich tasted delicious. It was warm, crispy, and had a nice blend of smokey and cheese flavors. Compared to many other cafe salads, this salad was average tasting. It was good, but in comparison to the traditional Mexican corn salad, it is not the best version of a Mexican salad but still worth trying. 


Information

Price: $$-$$$
Cuisine: American
Meals served: Breakfast and lunch
Restaurant style: Fast casual coffee house
Service: Counter service

Summary

Black and Brew is a nice coffee shop. Though it is not my favorite coffee restaurant, I did enjoy the ambiance of this coffee place and the flavorful lattes offered here. They offer a nice blend of tasty coffee drinks and healthy meals. The variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, including chocolate and caramel, and the unique selection of healthy dishes such as the sandwiches and nourish bowls make this place worth visiting for a flavorful coffee and light lunch meal.

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