"It feels like the cafe name perfectly represents the ambiance. The petite shop does feel super homey that it gives the vibe of having coffee at your friend's living room. One simple long communal table at the center complemented with plugs for the guests to use. I really love how the background music is slow and chill - not being too loud, and all the guests also mostly focus on their own thing, making it perfect 'quiet' space regardless you're working or just seeking some peaceful space to relax. Being a first timer doesn't make me feel alienated as the barista's super welcoming. Asking for her reco, I end up with their house signature's Maple Walnut Latte. Interestingly the Maple Walnut was actually the dairy-free milk and the default sweetener is house-made brown sugar cinnamon syrup. She does call out that they make all their syrups in house so I'm pretty impressed by how many selections they carry. They do have a handful of non-coffee options if coffee isn't your cup of tea. I see plenty of guests go for their Strawberry Matcha, which indeed is their top one from non-coffee selections. I love my cup of joe, coming just at the right sweetness level, and the flavor's peculiar yet amiable. I request mine to be served extra hot, and it does come like a warm hug amidst the all-day-long pouring rain."

"Amanda was very friendly in showing me the ropes for my first visit. I was passing through for work and luckily find this gem conveniently located on my way downtown. The milk varieties were mind boggling! I loved the maple walnut variation without any added sweetners for my latté. Can’t wait to return for more. Looks like a great place to post up and work if you can find a parking spot, which they had a few for customers."

"Just stopped here for a bag of expressio beans. Totally AMAZINg little gem. The 2 young people working in here when we stopped in were such a vibe. They warmly greeted me before I gen entered the spot. They were happy..positive..kind and so helpful. It smells amazing in here of coffee and fresh baked treats and a great selection of music playing and it is a black owned business. We will definitely be back."

"Such delicious coffee and pastries!! If you need a coffee place that feels like home, has delicious affordable coffee options with AMAZING non dairy milk options then HOUSE COFFEE CO is for you. The Baristas have great personalities, the atmosphere is cozy and loungey- and the outdoor space is fantastic. Great experience everytime I go there. Get the maple walnut milk... trust me."

"Came to this café, sat down at their large dining table and enjoyed my latte, did some mild people watching as others came in with their dogs, etc. Some came with their laptops. There’s lots of outdoor seating, although it is next to a busy street so don’t think you could take a call from there quietly. I wasn’t sure which milk I wanted to try because they had some fun options, and the barista let me try the pistachio milk to put into my latte and that’s what I went with. Didn’t add any sugar or anything else. It was the perfect latte. I sat there quietly and enjoyed it while some people worked quietly at the large dining table and it was a great start to my day."