The Coffee Class
24oz Black Walnut Iced Latte – Double Espresso, Housemade Black Walnut Syrup, Whole Milk
Vegan Biscuits & Gravy – Black Pepper, Vegan Sausage Gravy
Side of Fruit – Grapes, Strawberries
Breakfast Panini – Baked Quiche Egg, Gruyere Cheese, Bacon, Ham, Creamed Spinach, Ciabatta Bread
Chicken Pesto Panini – Roasted Tomato Jam, Housemade Pesto, Provolone Cheese, Grilled Chicken Breast, Garlic Herb Butter, Ciabatta Bread
Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Quiche
Biscuits – Orange Blossom Butter, Homemade Strawberry Balsamic Jam
Almond Croissant
Vegan Blueberry Pie
Bailey’s Chocolate Irish Cream Poptart
Vegan Gluten Free Cherry Poptart
Vegan Funfetti Sugar Cookie
Lemon Blueberry Sugar Cookie
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie
White Chocolate Raspberry Scone
Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Scone
Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Brownie
Opened in July 2019 with a promise of single origin Beans and extraordinary service The Coffee Class has finally found its audience, record numbers on weekdays plus a socially-distanced “full house” on weekends attesting to the quality of Kyle Cunningham’s concept.
A passion project for the local real estate professional, who can frequently be found on-site educating staff and greeting customers, it is in consultation with Chef Beth Ryan-Small that the cozy yet upscale space seeks to give guests an all-day experience, the menu focused mostly on Breakfast items but also featuring everything from Quiche and Panini to Desserts and several items mindful of guests’ dietary preferences.
Sleek and light in terms of decor, with a covered outdoor patio up front and recently-added private dining space in back, it was around 11:00am that The Coffee Class was found with all seats occupied, its Pastry case full of temptation while a digital display suggests choices both savory and sweet.
Fluid in terms of service, friendly Baristas behind high-end machinery charged with a variety of tasks ranging from Pour-Over and Espresso to Tea service, it was after lengthy debate that a Black Walnut Latte was requested, its smoothness particularly noteworthy atop Milk-subdued notes of housemade Syrup.
Taking an outdoor seat after ordering, Chef Ryan-Small and team visibly preparing items fresh inside The Coffee Class’ kitchen, it was not long before a Pastry Board arrived, two styles of Poptart virtually indistinguishable in terms of texture even though one is Vegan and Gluten Free while the same can be said of Cookies including Beth’s exceptional “Triple Chocolate” round upgraded by Butterscotch.
Next taking a look at two types of Biscuits, the first a reference-standard Buttermilk version with housemade Butter and Jam, those eschewing Animal-products will be happy to know The Coffee Class also offers a pretty impressive Vegan version complete with peppery Gravy equally thick as any containing Sausage.
Continuing on with Sandwiches, a half-dozen pressed-Paninis currently highlighted by Bacon, Ham or both juxtaposing Eggs and Cheese, it is actually Creamed Spinach that sets Beth’s Breakfast option apart while grilled Chicken gets an upgrade from housemade Tomato Jam and Garlic-Herb Butter.
Onward next to this month’s Quiche, Smoked Salmon with Herbs and Cream Cheese eating lighter than one would guess inside a golden Crust, suffice it to say that housemade Paste keeps The Coffee Class’ Almond Croissant less sugary than many, though the seasonal Fruit Pie, Scone or extra-fudgy Triple Chocolate Brownie are still far more noteworthy.
FOUR AND A HALF STARS: Approaching their two-year anniversary at 8878 South Eastern Avenue, and picking up steam amidst the Pandemic, The Coffee Class pairs well-sourced Beans with a menu from Chef Beth Ryan-Small for one of the city’s best under-the-radar experiences.
RECOMMENDED: Black Walnut Latte, Housemade Biscuit, Breakfast Panini, Vegan Blueberry Pie, Vegan Gluten Free Cherry Poptart, Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Scone, Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Brownie.
AVOID: Late arrivals are likely to miss out on some of the good stuff, as Baked Goods are made in small batches to assure freshness.
TIP: 7a-3p Monday through Thursday, 6:30a-5p Friday through Sunday.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.thecoffeeclass.com
