"sophisticated and global. gentle and intentional. expertly balanced flavors... you don't experience one flavor and then the other; they're married and intertwined. nothing here tastes like sugar; it tastes like cacao or orange or raspberry or chipotle or whatever the predominant flavor is. the owner is clearly committed to excellence and is always on a journey toward perfection, constantly experimenting and tweaking. heck, there is an appliance specifically devoted to keeping the ganache the correct temp/consistency at all times so the cocoas/coffees are executed as intended. all of this feedback also applies to the baked goods from Feral Gnome. anise cookies? classy. scone? fluffy and fruity, not dry crumbles. staff and atmosphere are approachable and casual. you will feel welcome and acknowledged here."

"Carrot muffin was outstanding, tried 2 specialty coffee's and both were fantastic. Bought homemade pop tart that they sell from another local bakery which was delicious. Drawbacks: lighting very dim so not great for working remotely, really wanted to try their breakfast foods and kitchen was closed but nothing posted on website which was disappointing after I drove 30" just to try them out."

"I work close by and I stop by at least once a week to treat myself, I love the variety of specialty drinks offered and have loved everything I’ve tried so far. Delicious beverages and pastries and the friendliest staff at any coffee shop I’ve ever been to. You can really feel the love that the owner puts into this place and his craft. I recommend The Cup and Leaf to anyone and everyone who will listen!"

"Blown away! As coffee connoisseurs we have grown accustomed to the mediocre offerings available in the area as gap fillers.. This all changed when we made the decision to visit The Cup & Leaf…and this was even before our first sip! The warmth of the atmosphere and sheer knowledge of the staff made us feel as though we were friends from another dimension!! The coffee and baked goods are out of this world. I cannot say enough about this place and space, phenomenal!!!!"

"This little gem is run by a gentle perfectionist, and this is reflected in the quality of the beverages, baked goods, and bags of coffee/tea available for purchase. Lattes are gently sweet and well balanced. You can get a cocoa made with orange ganache, or an espresso with lime. For the best of both, try the Valencia. The place has an upbeat, jazzy vibe, and stands head and shoulders above the rest."