Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Bar

Tried the Bridgeport location for the first time today. I ordered lunch. I got a 16 oz cold brew with almond milk and sugar free caramel. I also ordered the caprese panini. Total came to just under 15.00, which was okay because I have been wanting a caprese panini for a while since Panera took it off their menu and Starbucks never has them. I ordered online for pick up, navigating their website was decently easy so that is a plus. When I got there to pick up my order, there were 4 employees so I was glad the service would be decently quick. I received my order a few minutes late but I didn’t really care because I was not in a huge rush, just off to work for the day. I got my coffee first and it was really good, I sipped on it while I waited. Normally when you get cold brew with things added to it, it is bland, but this one was good. I got the panini a couple minutes later and wasn’t sure what to expect for over 8.00. I thought I would just get the panini. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box and there was also chips and ranch in there ( it may be good to specify that when ordering. I could have missed it though.). I was glad that they included that. My pleasant surprise quickly turned to disappointment however because 1.) when I went to put the side of balsamic vinegar on my panini, the tomatoes were cut so thick (at least 1.5 to 2 inches thick) that when I went to eat my sandwich it was a slip and slide and got all over my shirt and face. 2.) I didn’t get any napkins, but it could have been a beginners mistake as they may have been on the counter for me to pick up myself. 3.) before I even bit into the thing, there was hair crusted into some of the cheese on the outside of the panini. I picked it off and went on about my day, because I really didn’t wanna wait another 10 minutes for another one. It kind of was a let down unfortunately. For 15.00 I could have went somewhere familiar and had the quality I expected. Employees weren’t over friendly, but they were ok in attitude. Coffee was ok. Just wish it gave me more. 🥺

Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at SNDTRAVELS. So I have a day off and decided to find a place to do paperwork outside of the hotel. Blackberry turnover and Jasmine tea. Great combo. The turnover is large but thin so it's not too heavy. Good flavor ro the pastry so I bet the pies are really good also. Friendly staff and just a great place to stop. Recommended 👍