Steam & Bean

Unforgettable Croissants and Stellar Service!

Upon entering the modestly adorned interior of this increasingly favored haunt, one might not expect to find morsels that evoke such passionate devotion as my taste buds experienced this past weekend. With an aroma that prises open the morning like no other, the buttery croissants remained an encompassing marvel with their gilded, flaky exterior sheltering a velvety core. Depending on whom you ask, it seems versatile fan favorites are what frequenters often speak about in spirited tones—from the spicy Italian panini with its confident grind of peri salt accompanying chips to the lusciously prepared traditional breakfasts that lured in the array of latte-lovers who lined the counter.

Perhaps one of its greatest feats, beyond the humble but exquisite fare, is the staff's prerogative for service that firmly plants a smile at the beginning and closing of your engagement. An unmistakable feeling here perseveres: the nurses’ ability to shepherd each patron’s preference with robustness—a trait that inspired sound satisfaction alongside the excellence on the plate. While it had been echoed that a peculiar disappointment over missed ingredients or delayed pleasures arose for a handful, what stood distinct throughout my visits was a swift and responsive embrace, tightly grasping most customer whims into gleeful reward. Although not devoid of blemish and imbued occasionally with a lingering aroma needing ventilation adjustment, this vibrant setting cups cozy corner coffee cravings and evokes tested friendships between revelers and their chefs alike. — Clarissa Cuisinier