Lavish Coffee Bar

Really glad I stopped in. The two young ladies helping me were extremely friendly and I enjoyed my large cold brew with honey. I detoured off the highway to give lavish coffee bar a try and I am glad I did. If you are traveling through the area And like coffee, make sure you stop here.

I had such a mixed experience here yesterday. My first impression was that the décor is super cute and cozy. I saw the pics on previous reviews and was already impressed. They have three different seating areas, all with soft, comfortable seating options and size-inclusive seating, as well. The front seating area is the smallest. I chose the back room seating area which is set up like a home living room with a couch. My only disappointment with that seating area is that it has a TV that was set to a sport station. I also sat in the outside seating area for a bit which is the largest of the three. It's covered, which is lovely for the summer, but also handy since it was raining when I visited. The AC unit is rather loud but otherwise it's perfect out there! I noticed a no smoking sign out there, too, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, when I walked up to the register, the middle-aged cashier just stared at me silently. I had to initiate conversation. I asked if they had any blended drinks and was met with a continued blank stare. After a few interactions with the two baristas behind her, I was informed that any of their drinks are available frozen, which is their term for a blended coffee or a frappucino/frappé. I placed my order for a caramel Pecan drink and then was asked if I wanted whipped cream. I asked if it was dairy-based because I don't like non-dairy whipped cream and could see that the cashier was visibly annoyed at my question so I politely joked, "I'm asking you all the hard questions today, aren't I?" A perfect opportunity for a little customer service finesse was lost as she responded with an eye roll, "Yes, you are." My drink was made instantly by another barista. The drink was good but it did have a faint flavor of banana, for some reason. Maybe the blender wasn't rinsed enough after making someone else a smoothie? Anyway, the entire interaction with the cashier was made without a single smile, which I found odd and off-putting for a Southern establishment. I don't know if maybe it was her first day or she was just having a bad day, but it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. I asked to use the restroom and was directed through the attached clothing boutique, which I also found a little odd. The shop is very cute, while overpriced. I noticed some Biblical references posted around the shop. Worth mentioning, I thought. I was delighted to find out that they have a well stocked Little Free Library out front!!

Cute coffee shop in Jasper. I want to come back and check-out the Lavish boutique another time. The Christmas sweaters and sweatshirts looked super cute!