I was so sad when my most favoritest ( is that a word??) coffeehouse of all time, The Muddy cup went out of business. Im not sure what happened to it, but I loved their caramel Latte's, the Rasperry iced Tea, and the Giant chocolate chip cookies. Jordan and I would go in there every Thursday and Friday morning after dropping Jackie off at her violin Lesson for some Mommy-n-me time. And Sunday's after church Renee, Jackie, Jordan and I all would sit outside on the patio eating one of their Giant corn muffins or just relaxing. It had an atmosphere to it that was relaxing and fun, at the same time. My friends and I would meet for coffee after work almost daily and Its location right on the corner of Main Street, Just up from the train station was very conducive to commuter traffic, while being inviting to us locals. To see it go was almost like having an old friend move away. Anna and I had some heavy "girl talks" over Lattes on the patio. But I digress.......
So, when I got word that Bank SQ Coffeehouse was to open up in its place, I was admittedly skeptical. I realized Katie, the owner/operator of Mountain Tops the hiking gear store across the street was going to be the new owner of this coffeehouse. She also was the one who made my lattes on Friday Mornings when Lisa, the Muddy cup manager was off. I said, "PHEW, at least someone who knows how I like my latte!" I got sooooo spoiled by just walking in there and not having to say a word, she just knew what I wanted, made it perfectly everytime, and I had great conversation as well.
So, I walk into Bank SQ and the first thing that hits me is the Brightness of it all! Gone, are the dark colors, the maroons, the blacks, the browns of the Old muddy cup, and in their place are bright yellow and white walls, large plasma screen TV's bright colored chalk board Selection menu, shiny new latte machine ( which I zoned in on) plenty of counter space! Yes! to add my millions of packets of sugar ( j/k, I love my teeth). Behind the counter was open, not cluttered, even the bathroom was brightly painted. The windows and sills werent too cluttered over with literature. The tables and chairs were small and numerous. And there was already a line!
Okay, Okay, I thought, so maybe I'll give it a try! I congratulated Katy and Buddy her husband on the opening, said hello to a few local Laborador dogs who came in with their owners ( This I love) This reminded me of when I used to frequent The Peekskill coffeehouse when it first opened with my dog, S.A.M. at my feet, a good book and a nice cup of coffee. Im in heaven already.
The next day, The Funky Baker and I go in for a Latte, again, a line, (good sign) Katy is bustin her hump and Buddy is too, while being as bright and cheery as the yellow on the walls. Im beginning to think its a 'lil too bright, but, it brightens up the dreary day outside, so anything resembling sunshine is right up my alley. More locals, and their dogs drift in, with babies in those uberfunky 3 wheeled hiking strollers. My Latte is Great! Yessss! Foam- Perfect, even the giant mugs are good quality.( I notice these things). And, when we went in today, the barrista gave me a saucer under my mug of Latte, yes, this matters. Where do you put your spoon/stirrers? not just on the napkin, nooo, it is proper to have a saucer under a mug.
My only point of dissatisfaction is the blueberry muffins, they seemed dry, not sweet enough and though I understand they are privately made and gluten free ( 50 years ago, nobody cared about glutens, but whatever) they could use an upgrade. The chocolate chip cookie the Anna's son had the other day was okay, though it could have done without the sea salt sprinkled on top. Today's scone was a bit dry and lacked some flavor. Perhaps think about carrying some pastries made by Cheryl, The Funky Baker www.thefunkybaker.com for those of us who don't mind our glutens and more flavor ;) and for the extra-health conscious, keep the ones you currently carry.
Reasonably priced, though not reasonably enough to justify to Renee, but she understands my need for coffeehouse time. I am overall pleased with Bank Sq. Coffeehouse. I can see that I will be a regular there as much, if not more than I was at the Muddy cup.
Once again, Congrats on the opening Katy and Buddy, Keep up the good work. Contact The Funky Baker, and I'll see you guys after church on Sunday :)
Bank SQ Coffeehouse
129 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
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