Vic’s Again

I work from home or my office, so it was actually refreshing to see people *gasp* talking to each other in a coffee shop instead of looking at their devices. It was never extremely crowded when I went, and I always got my coffee quickly. The espresso was reliably good. The baristas were friendly and the overall vibe was nice but less pretentious than some Boulder coffee shops. The breakfast burritos were just «meh» — pre-​made and heated in the microwave. It would be great if they had some other protein-​rich breakfast options.

Good coffee and easy parking.
Atmosphere quite impersonal like at Starbucks, but consistent, you more or less know what to expect at Vic’s and I’ll usually get a good coffee there, along with WiFi connection.
Good option for me when I have time to kill in the area.

Very similar to a starbucks in concept and feel. It seems popular in Boulder as a place for people to frequent when they want to veer away from the mainstream-​ness of starbucks, while still remaining pretty mainstream.
My time here was okaaaay. I walked over here by myself after working out nearby. The location is kind of tucked into the shopping plaza with the wells fargo bank overshadowing it in prominence. So it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it.
The service here seemed cold and not personable unlike the enthusiastic baristas you’ve come to expect at coffee shops. When my drink was ready, it was like they barely whispered my order out (if they even called it out at all) because I certainly couldn’t hear it and I chose a table to the side so my drink was not visible to me. So I waited a while before going to check on my drink, which I found waiting for me on the counter unattended for who knows how long. Also, they ran out of lids so I kindly asked if I could have one and the employee met me with a standoffish attitude.
Overall, the human interaction here wasn’t too stellar. But they had free wifi and the iced coffee wasn’t too bad. I also liked how green and environmentally friendly they are with their utensils, containers, and materials. At the end of the day, a pretty generic 3 star experience if I’m not hoping to make friends with the staff or get my drink in a notified manner.

I ordered a latte and was surprised tto get coffee with milk… not sure what the barista was thinking, but I asked for at least a little foam on top (my favorite part!). I waited for about 3 minutes while she steamed milk for another drink and was shocked to see it also had NO foam, and she topped off my drink with it and called it good.
I just stood there waiting for her to acknowledge that there was literally NO foam anywhere on my drink. But nope. She just went back to what she was doing. (she was young, small, blonde woman, by the way).
I hate to write this place off as it is the closest coffee shop to my house, but for $ 3-​$ 4 per drink, I expect better baristas, and better service.
Save yourself the hassle and head to Ozo (about a buck more a drink) or Brewing Market (same pricepoint) and you can get all the delightful frothy foam you could dream of.

Coffee too hot – burned myself this morning.
Great service!
Nice atmosphere.
Close to 24 hour fitness.
Close to drivers license place.
Nice people in the coffee shop too.

Off the beaten coffee shop trail, Vic’s Again has good coffee, decent baked good options, a friendly vibe, tons of parking, and other good things. I’m not a huge fan of plaza style coffee shops but that’s fine for when you need your banking next door. Just a personal preference I suppose.

I liked the coffee and raspberry scones enough but I went there twice because I specifically needed to do some work online and understood they have free WiFi. Unfortunately, both time I was there their internet connection was not working at all and despite asking them to reboot their router, no one in the shop was able to access the internet. This isn’t the end of the world, but it was still annoying. Its a nice place and the people are nice there too so I’ll give them one more shot! 3 strikes and they’re out! :)

My overall experience with their baristas have improved over time. Maybe I just happened to walk in on their bad days.

I’ve cut back on the coffee but stopped here for a quick business meeting and had to order a cappuccino when I saw the fancy smancy red Ranchillo. The barista was quick in making the 3 orders ahead of me and there were two others at the till taking orders (one line just for house coffee or tea). My wait time was really nothing, great when the wait at Big Name Chain Coffee Place feels forever.
The cappuccino came in a cute mint green paper cup with the Vic’s emblem, and tasted divine for a morning where I had to be in All Gears Go! mode. My visit was brief – 20 to 30 minutes maybe – and I didn’t have to use the WiFi, so I can’t vouch for any of the comments I’ve heard/​read about wifi use at Vic’s.
Not a bad place to stop and meet folks for a quick chat.

I live by Vic’s on 30^th and go their once a week on average. They definitely know how to quickly handle a rush from what I have experienced. Most of the time I’ve had a good experience with their baristas as they have been nice and smile when I order (What a novel concept) Their coffee (allegro) is decent. The roast is usually too dark for me and I have to use cream to cut the bitter notes in the finish)
The café is clean and I like the outside patio. I would recommend this shop to anyone in need of a quick cup

I like the Vics on Broadway but this one on 30^th is just not as good. The internet often doesn’t work and even though I asked if it was working when I bought my drink and got a yes. no connection after I sat down. I had to go by a drink somewhere else to get on which is frustrating. They charge too much for almond milk too. I may give them another try everntually.

My boyfriend’s favorite Mocha in Boulder, hands down. And, I love their lemonade and latte.

There is nothing special about this coffee house! The place is just good to meet friends and talk. Don’t come here if you want to study or do homework. There is no power outlets to plug your laptop into.
The coffee was OK but a bit expensive! The staff was not friendly enough and their lack of smile and common business courtesy was very obvious to me!
There are many coffee houses in Boulder that are way better than the Vic’s, so I won’t come here again.

The first time most java-​slamming Boulderites became familiar with Michael Hilliker was during the time, many years ago, when he worked as a barista at the timeless Trident Café on West Pearl. Even then he was known as snotty, arrogant, and prone to go off at the mere existence of a baby stroller, or feet anywhere near the seats of chairs. Really amusing the first couple of times witnessing it, and then just an off-​putting display of immaturity.
Fast forward to Vic’s Espresso and News, Michael’s own gig in NorthWest Boulder. When it opened, it thrived, due to pretty good, strong coffee, a proactive hipness, and fast lines. The service, however, was always an offshoot of Michael’s weird personality: aloof, impatient, and disrespectful. While we all know many people who quickly abandoned Vic’s, due to the constant crap dished out by the weenies behind the counter, many more made Vic’s the go-​to place.
As time went on, shops like Spruce Confections, Jett’s, Laughing Goat, Amante, Innisfree, Espresso Roma, The Cup, Pekoe, Red Rock, Tod’s, AND STARBUCKS all far surpassed Vic’s in quality and service. Still, Vic’s expanded, and seemed to be doing well. Louisville, Longmont (2), Boulder (4) all now sport a Vic’s.
But not all’s well in Michael– and Rob-​land.
I still stop in occasionally, when it’s convenient, but it’s not my first choice by a mile.
Pretty much the same experience every time. Crappy service, average coffee, dirty tables. Did I say crappy service?
Dropped in last Saturday, on 30^th Sreet, mid-​afternoon. Two young ladies, typical of Vic’s hiring and training, spent more time rolling their eyes and muttering under their breath about how much they hated the people paying their wage. Then they were disappointed they didn’t receive a tip. Please consider growing up. And, hopefully, looking for work soon.
Michael: Fire them both NOW. They would never work for me or any other employer in town with that kind of behavior, and they are a primary reason you will eventually fail. But it probably isn’t all their fault. They remind us of you. I have to believe your spreadsheets don’t look so hot, as it is.
You have become the de facto Starbucks in Boulder. The real Starbucks has more consistent, less expensive, better coffee, and their staff is actually nice, almost always.
Everything independents crow negatively about Starbucks actually applies to you and your operations (s).
You are Starbucks. You’re a chain (bad!), your service is dismissive and arrogant (bad!), and your coffee is mediocre (bad!).

Nothing is really great here, I have been maybe three times in the last couple of months. It does seem a tad more expensive than other places.

Ever get the sense that you’re treated more like a commodity than a customer? That’s the sense I get here at Vic’s. I’m pretty sure they don’t want you to sit here and get work done, ‘cuz there are very limited power outlets. I was told that the owner even plates them over in order to prevent the offensive, albeit modern act of laptop usage in his places of patronage. The coffee is okay, but the setting is unwelcoming. I really prize service and atmosphere in a place; this Vic’s is lacking both. I’m going to avoid it.

Would I go here to meet friends over a steaming cup of chai? No. Would I go here to hole up in the corner and get some work or reading done? No. Would I go here to grab a latte after hitting the gym and before going to work… yes– because it is the closest place to do so.
I like Vic’s– probably because I am amused by the name («Want to grab a cup of coffee? Sure, want to go to Vic’s Again?») Creative to say the least. Anyway, I am here to review the coffee, not the name.
I get one of two things, a mocha latte or a hazelnut latte. They are both really good, but I have had better. I think the one thing that is a bit disappointing is the fact that I have been there at least three times a week for the past month (yes, my latte cravings have been a bit overwhelming to say the least) and none of the staff, which are usually the same people, have taken notice of my regularity. I do not need them to know my name or my order, but a smile of recognition would be nice for the $ 50 I have dropped there this month.
Sadly, I may have to get used to the office coffee and skip over this treat, but if I break down and want to spend the $ 3.50 for my latte, I will go to Vic’s since there really isn’t any other convenient, good spots on my way to the office.

I have developed a daily coffee habit-it’s affecting my pocket book, but the strong coffee Vic’s brews puts such an added pep in my step that I am willing to take the monetary hit.
Vic’s is fast-​I never worry about a line that curves from the counter to the door-​I am out in five minutes. The staff is friendly and quirky-​a good combination for a coffee shop. I have two staples-​iced coffee in the summer, Café Florentine in the winter-​the staff is quick to catch on to regulars and this makes my order even faster. The coffee is hot, and strong-​no Folgers brew here!
I love the buzzing atmosphere of the shop, the mix of business professionals, coffeeshop campers, the early morning exercise groups. It’s a community, and I am glad to be an almost daily part of it!

Parking at this Vic’s is, at it’s best, Darwinian. Vic’s patrons are vicious in their search for a parking spot. It’s especially funny to see an Audi S4 with two $ 10,000 road bikes on the roof practically mow down children so they don’t have to walk more than 10 feet to get into Vic’s.
This is the nicest part of my review.
The coffee can’t compete with the coffee at the Conoco station a block away at 28^th and Iris.
The nicest thing I can say about the staff is they display an level of arrogance rarely found outside of Paris.
How can a coffee shop be out of baked goods by 9 in the morning? Every day?
This place is crowded, unkempt, and has the ambience of a bus station.
I’m not a fan of the Vic’s on Broadway, much, either; for most of the same reasons. At least there, you can go into Moe’s for a decent cup of coffee.
Every time I agree to meet a friend here, I regret not being more assertive in choosing a different location.
If you want to pay too much for over-​brewed coffee and play bumper cars for parking amidst Sportmobiles parked sideways in the handicapped zone; this is the place for you. Otherwise it’s not hard to find at least a few better places (no, not the Conoco) within a couple of blocks.

There is really nothing special about this un-​extraordinary strip mall coffee joint.
The coffee is good, but it should be, coming from a coffee joint, right?
Nothing stands out about the ambiance– it is pretty sterile. I like my coffee shops to be a little more homey.
No music.
Freezing cold A/​C on a cool, rainy day.
and my true pet peeve: A complete lack of outlets to plug my old laptop into.
I’ll go here cuz of the free WiFi, and it’s by my house. But dont go out of the way to get there.