Atomic Café - Feedback

The food is great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is friendly... but there is a serious issue with their efficiency. I have waited 30-40 minutes for... read more The food is great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is friendly... but there is a serious issue with their efficiency. I have waited 30-40 minutes for a sandwich on multiple occasions, even when they are not very busy. Because of this, I cannot recommend this place; getting a quick coffee here is just not possible.

We were visiting from out of town and this restaurant was recommended to us by a local. The person who took our order at the counter was friendly and informed u... read more We were visiting from out of town and this restaurant was recommended to us by a local. The person who took our order at the counter was friendly and informed us that our orders would be ready in about 20 minutes. We had some trouble finding available seats as there were people using laptops and one person sorting through mail at a table. The atmosphere of the restaurant is casual, with customers holding tables. Unfortunately, my wife's croissant was burnt when we received our order. She returned it to the counter and the new staff member seemed irritated. Despite the mixed experience, the turkey sandwiches we ordered were tasty. Overall, the restaurant did not quite live up to its claim of being the "Friendliest Place In Town."

Delicious coffee and fresh made sandwiches. Plenty of seating, windows and adjoining juicery for those trying to lay off the stimulants. read more Delicious coffee and fresh made sandwiches. Plenty of seating, windows and adjoining juicery for those trying to lay off the stimulants.

$20k Marzocco machine and the cappuccino was like drinking a cigarette. Hope they dial in the machine soon. Bathrooms were clean. Cake of dust on fans in ceilin... read more $20k Marzocco machine and the cappuccino was like drinking a cigarette. Hope they dial in the machine soon. Bathrooms were clean. Cake of dust on fans in ceiling. Baked goods display needs a cleaning.

Felt a little odd, coming in without a laptop. Why do people take a 4-person table to sit with one laptop? Good food, good bev, great servers, an excellent book... read more Felt a little odd, coming in without a laptop. Why do people take a 4-person table to sit with one laptop? Good food, good bev, great servers, an excellent bookstore adjacent.

I love this place! They have fantastic avocado toast and great drinks! read more I love this place! They have fantastic avocado toast and great drinks!

It took 10 minutes to receive my espresso shot, but I didn't mind. The staff was attentive and seemed to be enjoying their work. Creating a positive atmosphere... read more It took 10 minutes to receive my espresso shot, but I didn't mind. The staff was attentive and seemed to be enjoying their work. Creating a positive atmosphere like this is rare and usually comes naturally, but when a restaurant achieves it, it's like capturing magic in a bottle.

Ahh atomic. Previously you were a cozy little coffee shop with a sunken sofa and dimm lighting, a real place to hang out and chat with friends about an excellen... read more Ahh atomic. Previously you were a cozy little coffee shop with a sunken sofa and dimm lighting, a real place to hang out and chat with friends about an excellent coffee. it has been for several years to visit the opposite, and so perhaps this review is not quite fair, but I am sad to see that the space and the image has been revised into a cheap looking industrial-chic homegoods theme. it no longer has a local caffe feeling, it and more a small chain. coffee is still good to be sure, but not great compared to other local shops, and the vibe is more along the lines of a diet today, unfortunately.

I must admit I was a bit annoyed this morning while waiting for a breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, cheese on ciabatta bread), especially when people who ordered... read more I must admit I was a bit annoyed this morning while waiting for a breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, cheese on ciabatta bread), especially when people who ordered after me received their food first. But I have to say, every second of waiting was worth it. Absolutely delicious! I would definitely wait again. Thank you!

The coffee is fine but it’s ALWAYS so slow. I really wish they’d take down the “friendliest place in town” sign. I’ve been here a dozen times, and I think I’ve... read more The coffee is fine but it’s ALWAYS so slow. I really wish they’d take down the “friendliest place in town” sign. I’ve been here a dozen times, and I think I’ve maybe seen one person smile. These are some grumpy baristas.