EJ’s Coffee Shop And Bakery

I tell you — I drove by several times telling myself, «That looks really interesting! I’ve got to go in there!»
One month went by. .. saw people in there. some buying coffee, some what looked like cookies.
Another month — rode my bike by — Darn! No money… next time.
I was getting this really built up in my mind, I think.
I thought on the little coffee shops in California I’d gone to on vacations; the cafes and coffeehouses in Boston… Central Perk of «Friends.» Okay, so I knew it wouldn’t be Central Perk, but really?
I decided I’d go in one day after dropping kids off at school & before starting the day’s running around… I really needed some caffeine. Wow.
I walk in to find a guy sleeping in one of the over stuffed chairs. He mumbles something about a headache, welcomes, me, and asks what I’d like. I ask what he has and am told something like, «Well, basically coffee, we have flavors and its 1.99 for a small a $$$ for a medium and $$$ for a large.» The $$$s are substituted in, because once I heard $ 1.99 for an approximately 12 oz. of plain black coffee — with no refills, I went numb. Then he says, «If you want an espresso shot or latte, it’s a dollar more.» A Dollar — MORE?
I’ve spent this time looking into the display case at gorgeous looking pastries, cookies, etc. — was never asked if I wanted any of them — they were comparably priced with the coffee anyway, so — no. Then I was informed the «chef» was at the store buying food, so there wasn’t any hot food yet. Hmmm…
I bought the small plain coffee — like I said, I needed the caffeine — went to the condiments table and found no liquid creamer (something I’d expect to find for a $ 1.99 cup of plain coffee in a small town), and only one sugar substitute — one I would not use in hot liquid as it turns bitter. I added a little sugar and powder creamer. Sat down and tried to drink it. It was okay coffee — but, honestly? I could’ve gotten just as good a cup down the street at the convenience store — different flavors, flavored creamers &/​or half-​n-​half, and — for the price — 12 oz. more coffee, too.
I guess the place is good for people who want to sit down and drink an expensive cup of coffee with friends, or with the shop’s ‘barista.’ Since I couldn’t have the food or baked goods, I’ll have to check those out another time — like after a payday.