Firenze Coffeehouse & Gallery, Suwanee, Georgia - A Review

Firenze Coffeehouse And Gallery
145-B Satellite Blvd.
Suwanee, GA

Hours:
M-F 6am - 7pm
Sat 7am - 10:30 pm
Sun closed

Coffee :

Firenze's coffee menu is split into 3 different, but equally delicious categories. There is the coffee and specialty drinks which consist of latte's, espresso, cappuccino, caramel macchiato, and cafe mocha. There are a large number of different syrup flavors on offer that you can add to your beverage for a little taste variety. I generally go with the vanilla latte which adds a little bit of sweetness without having to dump in any sugar. Next up, there are the iced drinks which are basically the same items as the specialty coffe menu but served cold over ice. A very nice treat in the hot summer months. Also included in this section is a blended, iced fruit flavor drink called a liscio (pronounced lee-c-o) which is a real big hit with the kids. Finally, there are the coffee alternatives which are, chai latte, a nice selection of gourmet teas, hot chocoloate, steamed milk, hot cider, and a really nice caramel apple cider. All of these items are a good deal less than what you'd expect to pay at rival coffee chain shops.

Service:
The service here is what sets Firenze apart fom it's competitors. From the store owner, down through the manager and the part-time staff are all very pleasant all all of them take the time to get to knoe their customers and what their specific drink orders are. My coffee is usually ready for me as soon as I get through the front door...the service is just that good.

Ambience:
The interior of the store is very elegantly, and tastefully decorated. Magnificent original artwork by renowned local artist Steve Hickok line the walls, and don't expect to find any plastic fold-away chairs here. Almost all of the seats are made of luxurious Italian leather and once you sit in them, you may never want to leave. There is always music playing but at a very nice level so that you can sit and talk without having to yell.

 
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Unfortunately, I hear that the soaring cost of fuel drove many of Firenze's customers back to commodity coffee. As a result, Firenze closed its doors in May. A real bummer. Thanks Democrats for making gasoline so expensive, people can't afford a decent cappuccino anymore. :-(

Posted on 09/07/2008 at 11:09:06 AM

I too have visited this coffeehouse and find that it is uncharacteristically stylish given its location in the suburbs. It seems like it would better fit in Buckhead or some place like that. It's got amazing art for sale on the walls, literally the best coffee I have ever tasted in the States, and an atmosphere that is very conducive to sitting down and having conversation with my business associates. I only wish there were more of these in Atlanta.

Posted on 09/19/2007 at 9:09:00 AM

Sounds like a rawkin' place ...

Posted on 07/31/2007 at 7:07:00 PM

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