Arcola Cafe

Cute little coffee shop right on Harford road. Free street parking right out front. Coffee was delicious - I got a Cubano Latte, it's $6 plus 75¢ for oat milk. Loved it.Got a breakfast sandwich, bagel was ok - a little hard but it had a nice jam spread on it which was so good, and lots of avocado.This would've been a 4 star review had they not included tip automatically. I can't stand that, especially for counter service. A tip is not a demand, customers should be able to choose what, if any, they would like to provide. This charged me a tip before I even got my food... For the automatic tip, I wouldn't come back, which is a shame. It's really a poor business practice. My bagel was $13 and coffee was $7. If you can't support your business on that $20 meal, that's a business issue, not mine.

Cozy coffee and tea venue. Lucky to grab a parking spot in front. Extensive menu on the wall. We went with the focaccia platters. Delicious. Locally roasted coffees provided for pleasing cold mixtures. Pleasant and patient employee, helped us make decisions on our orders.

This place is so close to home it may be a problem!! lol I love when I stumble upon a new coffee shop and it's great. I was home one day and threw coffee shop in the map and went to the first place it sent me and I wasn't disappointed! The staff were welcoming and helpful and even modified a drink to my liking. The space is cute and cozy with a communal table in the middle that really makes you feel like you want to stay and work awhile. I also like that they have some local artist items for sale. I haven't stayed to work but I've been a few times to pick up and each time it's been great. Also get the breakfast sandwich, it's so good!!

After a coworker raved about this place I had to try it! Austin was very welcoming as soon as I walked in the door. The coffee was fantastic. It is a smaller space and voices can echo, so plan accordingly if you need to work. Another customer told me I would be back, and he was right!

Not a good start of the day this morning after my walk around the lake. When Arcola opened at 8:15 this morning there were just two of us patrons.The barista added music right away, pretty loud.I asked him if he could lower the volume (I intended to read). He wasn't pleased I could tell, but he may have lowered it some.I couldn't stay longer than 15 minutes, it still sounded like I was in a disco.I've been at Arcola in better days, in a more friendly atmosphere.We bought coffee beans last week, the lady kindly explained to me that they don't sell regular dark roast, without the added flavors. Probably most people prefer it enhanced, outside of Italy, fair enough.In any case there are other places in Lauraville, but it sure was disappointing!

my go to coffee shop for studying/ bringing friends! everything is yummy, everyone is kind, and it is close to my house which is always nice. this is a relatively newer business so it has been great to watch it grow and get better. such a cute spot i love arcola!!

Yes, I'm going to be "one of those" customers; but, still, after having been a barista at independent coffee houses back in the day and now the defunct Borders, I think I am eligible to say this criticism: Please do better. There is absolutely no reason to have nearly everything edible be out of stock during Sunday brunch and take more than 10 minutes to make iced tea. Really?

Great drinks and immaculate vibes Exactly what the neighborhood was missing! The employees are always patient and calm, even when it gets super busy in the mornings. Plus, the lake is right around the corner, so it's perfect for a little treat on my walks.