"Wow. This has consistently been my favorite coffee spot in Columbia since I tried it for the first time. I love the atmosphere, the coffee, the cookies from wishflour, all of the workers here the seating, everything. It's the best quality espresso I've ever had. Anywhere. Anytime I have a visitor I bring them here."

"It was really hard to find the entrance. I had a stroller and there were stairs from every direction, including inside. The coffee was good (had an iced latte), also the apple cider donut. The chairs are arm chairs so super comfy and cozy, def a place I'd come for quiet-ish coffee time."

"First visit today - hard to find, but Artist Alley is one block long between 10th St & Orr, just one block north of Walnut. Easy street parking, at least at 8:30 on a Wed. morning. Not sure how to describe the vibe - older building, more distressed, comfy. If you want a slick/modern place, this isn't the spot! Cappuccino was great. Would come again!"

"This used to be my fave stop when traveling East on 70. But our last experience was not great. I ordered a dirty chai (Hugo) and it was kids temp. The tip preferences start at 25% and that doesn’t include a smile. The two women were stingy with their friendliness. We also got scones (blueberry and everything). They were like the baristas—bland and flavorless. The MIZZOU students we talked to had never heard of Fretboard and went somewhere else. I will to."

"The coffee is... what’s another word for “life bearing elixir?” Smooth, yet bold. Assertive, yet delicate. A beautiful roast... unsure of the beans origin or roast but wow. Had one of the better Americanos in recent memory. Lovely location, hidden down a slip alley just a block off Broadway. Quiet, yet busy enough to know this is a place worth returning. Recommended by a professor at Mizzou, good people."