Haddon Hill Cafe

Amazing little bakery in the neighborhood next to Lake Merritt! Walkable too so you can grab coffee/pastries and walk by the Lake.The menu itself is pretty standard, simple coffee shop fare. I like that they also have a pretty hefty tea menu; I tried a lychee tea which had a nice, subtle but clear lychee flavor to it.Pastry-wise, this is one of those places where pretty much every single pastry looks delicious! I opted to get the caramelized onion and mushroom croissant, a unique item that I've never seen elsewhere. This may have been one of the best filled croissants I've ever had--the croissant itself was buttery and flaky, and the inside was super umami from the mushroom blend. There was plenty of cheese inside and it didn't overwhelm the mushrooms and the caramelized onion was the perfect flavor to wrap it all together.Lastly, service was super friendly and some smooth classical music was blasting from the inside of the bakery--what a vibe! Great bakery to start your morning at.

I got an espresso and an oat milk cortado. Both were just ok. The espresso had a slightly burnt flavor that also came through in the macchiato.That said, I also had a Khachapuri for the first time and it was excellent. I got the veggie one with mushrooms. Highly recommend.

I decided to try Haddon Hill Cafe with my sister as a little catch up date and because it was local! Haddon Hill Cafe is a little hidden. I'm not sure I saw an actual signage for it, but there's not much around that block except for the cafe, so you won't miss it! I came on a Friday morning, and it was easy to find parking around the block. Currently, there's only a couple of outdoor seats available, but it seems like generally people take their items to-go, or just sit down for a short while. They do not offer indoor seating yet. They display their pastries right by the window, so if you're in-line, you can think about what to get. When it's your turn, you order right at their door counter, and they'll let you know when your order is ready! My sister ordered a Latte with oat milk and Khachapuri. I ordered their Apricot Scone with a Cafe Au Lait with almond milk, as it seems to be a popular item on Yelp! I'm a total noob when it comes to coffee, but I normally get a latte or cold brew, so the Cafe Au Lait was not my norm! I had to ask the employee what the difference between a Cafe Au Lait and Latte was, and he was kind enough to explain to me. Totally butchered pronouncing Khachapuri too, but he gently corrected me, haha. Nice employees! It took a couple minutes for a table to open up, and thankfully we were the only ones waiting around, so we got first dibs on it! Thankfully it wasn't too cold to sit outside today either. Our order was ready relatively quick. We were pretty excited to give the Khachapuri a try because the only other time we had this was in Seattle and the one we had there had set the bar really high. I think the Khachapuri here could be a little softer on the crust and the egg was a tad overcooked for our liking, but other than that, it was satisfying. My sister had most of it since I tend to avoid dairy. As for my scone, I thought that was pretty good. Mildly sweet, had some apricot pieces here and there, and I liked that this scone wasn't too dry, and not too crumbly either. It was well made! As for the Cafe Au Lait, I figured it just didn't really fit my personal taste, but it's probably good for people who do like Cafe Au Lait! I was just feeling a wee adventurous today and gave it a try. Would I come back? For sure if I'm around the area. I feel like their pastries are pretty worth it! I'd like to give their morning bun a try next time. Thank you for the warm service!

Cute place to stop at if you're in a walk in the neighborhood. Good coffee and yummy pastries! I got the almond chocolate croissant! My iced drink did come in a hot Togo cup so that was odd but not a big deal if you don't take forever to drink your cup. If it sits around then the cup getting soft.

I like this coffee shop because it's right next to the laundromat I go to, but it is a walk up coffee shop with outdoor seating set up outside. While I'm working on my computer and waiting for my laundry to be finished, I can count on this place to be open after 8am. There usually isn't a line right when it opens, but this is a neighborhood coffee shop so an influx of locals at different times of the day isn't unexpected. The service was friendly and their alternatives for dairy milk are oat milk and almond milk. I ordered the dirty chai (chai with a shot of espresso) and subbed milk for oat milk. The total came to $7 for a medium cup. It's kind of pricey in my opinion, but long gone the days of getting chai and coffee for under $5.

Kat here with another review for y'all!*********First time checking out this quaint little bakery found it through Yelp. We arrived around 11:30am looking for their Kachapuri but they ran out. Manager said to arrive a little before 10:30 to grab a Kachapuri breakfast.Out of what was left, we tried out the Cheddar and Chive Croissant and the Almond Croissant based on the Yelp reviews that were listed. Both were amazing ! We will definitely be back again to get my hands on their Kachapuri

Just picked up potentially the best croissant I've ever had. Perfect start to my Friday morning. It was specifically the caramelized onion & mushroom croissant, highly recommend. And the cold brew pairs perfectly with this on this warm morning!!

Medium cappuccino ($4.75) 4 stars because it was served warm, not hot. Another star removed because of no latte art and was given just over a 1/2 cup of coffee once the foam settled. If this is their medium, I hate to see their small portion. Reminder to self, order a large next time and ask for extra hot. Remember to smile

Forgot what I had, but I liked it enough to make a note to write a review lol. Small coffee shop next to the laundrymatt I think.

I've been going here since 2020 when you not only couldn't enter the storefront but the coffee had to be ordered online at the pizza shop. Back then there were 1-2 baristas that rotated each time I came by. Now that they've not only moved to the location next to the laundromat but also have expanded to allow for in cafe customers, many things have shifted. I don't know if there is a conversation upon hiring around basic customer service, but have one soon. Because not only did this young non-POC not greet me but he was all around rude for no apparent reason. I'm not here to have a conversation or take up any one's time while they are on the clock but learn some basic manners or don't work in the service industry.