Politics aside - good coffee. I avoid Good Earth like the plague - not because of their service/products, but their political message is something I do not agree with; however this is Urbanspoon and reviews are based on the service and products received, not any sort of political discussion.
Based on the coffee and service that I received, I give it a whole hearted 2 thumbs up. Despite it being class change and very busy, the person who took my order still greeted me with a smile. I picked the medium roast and I've got to say, I enjoyed their coffee more than Starbucks. I especially liked the woodsy earthy tones in the coffee, despite adding in cream/sugar. It was also steaming hot, which is how I like my coffee.
Will I be back for another java boost when required at Good Earth ? You bet.
Great coffee, busy locale. This Good Earth stands up against a lot of traffic being in the new U of C library, which has floors and floors of study space. It's no surprise, though, given their delicious beans (roasted by Fratello) and the nice seating nearby.
If you can, avoid going at prime time. That is when it gets a little chaotic. There is bound to be a mishap every now and then with so much traffic, so I think that friendliness and understanding go a long way in setting things straight. A couple weeks back I ordered a Rooibos Americano, and an unclaimed Americano came up. I discussed it with the barista on shift and she concluded it as a mistake and promptly made my proper drink. Easy and quick fix.
The other day I ordered a soy latte from here and it was perfect. The "milk" was silky and the coffee deliciously integrated into the foam. If you are looking for a fix this place beats Starbucks by miles any day.
This Good Earth location is my favorite coffee place in the university. The owner is simply amazing - super nice and kind. You can tell they genuinely care about customers' satisfaction, and go the extra mile to make sure everyone has a great experience.
The staff there are real professionals, and they all share the same goal of making every experience there a great one.
They clean their equipment every day so that the coffee never tastes weird or stale. Overall, Highly recommended.
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