So I spent last weekend in Bethlehem, Pa., and our friends asked me to check out a new coffee joint they have enjoyed lately called Rock N Joe. Although I am generally a Starbucks guy all the way, I figured...when in Rome.
Rock N Joe is a small coffee franchise with a handful of cafes in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. They seem to be aggressively franchising. While the rock-theme interior and music are appealing, this is a tough niche to break into.
I ordered the spinach quiche and my friends also ordered a variety of salads and sandwiches. In addition, I had a double espresso and Ms. Darkroasted had a caramel macchiato.
The food was well presented and had great taste. Even so, for me the real test would be the coffee. The espresso was better than I have had at many establishments. It was strong and smooth. The macchiato was well presented - as you can see - and Ms. Darkroasted said it was superior to the Starbuck's drink she normally enjoys.
While the food and coffee were excellent, it was the customer service where this shop shined the brightest. In an era when coffee houses sometime grind customer after customer through the door, this small franchise was polite, patient and consistently attentive as the employees made sure we enjoyed the visit.
If they keep up this combination of service and quality product, they may just make it.
6 comments:
That Caramel Macchiato looks great! No Rock N Joe's in Chicago...but your review makes me curious:)
QUESTION:
Who is the child with neck issues?
Secondly, glad you are able to say the food was "presentable." That must be tough to get to the level where you notice things like that.
Three, why is the woman in the green sweater holding up her plate? Is she proud of herself for finishing what was on it?
Fourth: A quiche eh? What did the other man order? A croissant?
Thanks Laurie, it was good. Knowing you, I am sure you would have been pleased with this place.
Andy! I just saw the link to your blog on facebook and it is cracking me up! I think you missed your calling as a writer and/or spokesman for a coffee company. I hope you and the family are doing well, I really miss you guys!
I am not sure, but I think I think that I was there once in that coffee place and the coffee there was so good, I want to go there again!
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