DonRocks Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I pulled into Westover Shopping Center today, and saw that Village Sweet is now open. Peeking inside, there isn't much in the way of seating, so it looks like there's slim hope for WiFi, but it looks like there might finally be good coffee in North Arlington! It's literally right next door to Lost Dog Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachgirl54 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I was in last weekend (got a cheddar chive scone for later - not bad) and there is space to sit and, yes, they have wifi (I asked). The bathroom is really nice. Good addition to the neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 I was in last weekend (got a cheddar chive scone for later - not bad) and there is space to sit and, yes, they have wifi (I asked). The bathroom is really nice. Good addition to the neighborhood. When I looked through the window, I saw two small, round tables with two chairs each, and a metal bar on the side wall that didn't look like it was very wide - almost for standing next to; I didn't notice any chairs there. Where is the seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachgirl54 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Toward the back there's a family style table. It's kind of dark in there so I imagine it's hard to see much if you just look in but don't go in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Toward the back there's a family style table. It's kind of dark in there so I imagine it's hard to see much if you just look in but don't go in. Oh, I've been in twice, and even tried to go this morning, but there was no parking. The parking situation at this shopping center is going to hurt them, just as the parking situation at Lee-Harrison Center is going to hurt their tenants - the opening of Peter Chang Cafe has made things go from "bad" to "terrible," and North Arlington has become a nightmare destination just to get a cup of coffee. Everything is becoming so crowded - I couldn't even get a space in front of Toby's today. By the way, as good as the cookies are (and they are good), the scones are better still - try the blueberry. That said, a 16-ounce coffee costs $3.00 (refill $1.50), and a small wedge of quiche is $5.00, but I don't mind since they have WiFi and I'm happy to give them my support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachgirl54 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 What about street parking in the neighborhood? I don't think it's all restricted around there. But it will be interesting once The Italian Store opens. I'm so steamed about the parking at Lee-Harrison. Today, after the Peter Chang lunch (organized here), I had to climb into my car from the passenger side IN A SKIRT. The person who parked on the driver side parked so close to me that I couldn't get in my car. I will not go there on a weekend, ever. I hate that parking lot . . . And I will try the blueberry - thanks. But that's a pricey cup of joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 What about street parking in the neighborhood? I don't think it's all restricted around there. But it will be interesting once The Italian Store opens. I've always had better luck on the other side of Washington Blvd. (I was something of a regular at Arax Cafe, and at Toby's (where they have pump-canisters of M.E. Swing's (which often aren't hot enough)), you get change from $2.00 paying for coffee (don't worry, Dawn, it's worth the extra dollar for WiFi)), but I've been foiled more than once, and it's going to be unthinkable once The Italian Store opens (note to Toby: The Italian Store will *help* your business, based on what I've observed in similar situations - everyone also please remember Toby is a member here). Today is only about the second time I've completely given up trying to park at Westover - I ended up at Lee-Harrison Center where I also couldn't park - it took me fully thirty minutes to get a cup of coffee today. BTW, the Starbucks there has started offering hand pours. Swear. They just don't get it - it's the beans, stupid: I don't *want* flavor from your coffee beans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachgirl54 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I'm at a table here now - but I had to park around the corner on the street. The coffee is really good, I'm the only one here and the wifi signal is strong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 I paid with cash today, and had about 70 cents of change. I asked, "Tip jar?" The girl replied, "Nope, there is none." They don't take tips at Village Sweet, and along with The Swiss Bakery, these are two of the last walk-in bakeries I know of that don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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