MochaBlend Cafe

It would have been one star if the Chicken Pesto Sandwich wasn't so good! Walking in I immediately noticed the Christian music on the speakers and the strange look I got from the employee. I asked how she was doing and she didn't reply (I think she genuinely just couldn't hear well bc I had to increase the volume of my voice when interacting). She looked annoyed that she had a customer but maybe something else was going on. I was overwhelmed by the menu and how much there was available (I can't imagine how quick they are when they get busy). I asked if she had cold brew (which is coffee brewed specific for cold brewed coffee), and she pointed out that it's the same as the iced coffee (which is cooled down hot brewed coffee/huge taste difference). I took one sip and couldn't finish it. I've been in coffee for over 10 years and this is not a cafe I would personally go to for their drinks, BUT their panini was amazing. When I was cashing out, I was using Apple Pay and when I was waiting to see where to scan, she told me it was on the screen (referring to the screen closest to her and facing her) and seemed to be annoyed I didn't know what she meant. The location isn't ideal either because you'll be waiting over 10 minutes to turn left on hoosick (but I assume that's anywhere turning left without a light on hoosick).

Overall, it didn't seem like a LGBT+ friendly place and they do not have expertise in coffee. She sort of smiled when she handed me my food before I left and told me to have a good day but I did not feel welcome until I was leaving. Not going again and very disappointed. Maybe they should change the vibe they give off that they know coffee vs. bring a genuine cafe that is not meant to stop by if in a hurry.

Stopped in a few years back, and found it meh. Recently tried it again and found it be barely mediocre. Latte was not great, ended up tossing most of it.

But as other reviewers have noted, marginal coffee is not the only issue.

Go to the bathroom, there is a bulletin board loaded with pro-life and right wing ideology.

Walk out of the bathroom, there is bulletin board with big picture of Trump and more right wing ideology.

I have no issue with supporting businesses whose owners may have different opinions on some issues than I do. We live in a great country where people are and should be able to voice different perspectives on issues.

But if you decide to turn your business into an outlet to push a specific point of view, I can use a business such as Yelp to let others know that they will be served a big helping of ideology along with a very mediocre coffee... from a hostess who can't muster more than a scowl for the customer in front of her

Pricy but good food.. Nice little place to sit and visit with friends..quiet..unique atmosphere..unique drinks available..would go back again
Only place to get my coconut green tea!!

Had a fantastic lunch here. Amazing Turkey panini and one of the best iced soy, chai lattes I've ever had. Also warm and friendly service. Trish was our server.

nasty hostess in response to my surprise that I was charged for using a credit card....she said the info was posted, but seriously, not something a customer would seek out to read. ALSO, no info on price of drinks in 'cooler' including water. Panini bread was a bit stale....and I did find the pro Trump and religious stuff kinda interfered with my digestion! I won't go there again. Too bad because tables/chairs are adorable.

I decided I would give this cafe more than ample opportunity before I wrote this review.

I have frequented this establishment a handful of times over the last few years. I have had a positive experience a couple times, mainly when the owner was not working the counter.

The woman who I believe is the owner, (short/glasses) is so incredibly miserable. She is very condescending and irritated every time I have placed an order with her. Forget asking a question, such as, "Do you have wifi?"-- I reluctantly asked this question and was answered in a such a way that I felt humiliated for even asking. The wifi, by the way, didn't work after attempting to sign in with the password she mumbled.

It's too bad, really. This is the only decent coffee shop within a few minutes distance from my son's school, and when I have a couple hours to spare when he's at practice, it would be a great place to continue hanging out to read or do work on my laptop. Unfortunately, the attitude of the owner and the lack of functional
Wi-Fi will prevent me from returning.

The food and the coffee is good enough.

A lot of options of great food. Paninis were great as was the coffee. Friendly people and a warm environment!

Best cafe I have ever been to!! The owner is so sweet and I always enjoy talking to her. I hadn't been able to find a nice chai latte but mocha blend has the BEST chai lattes in the area! The selection is awesome, and I love their heartland turkey panini. Their cookies are delicious and so worth stopping in just for one. The music in the place is so positive and encouraging and I love the decor. This place rocks!

I recently stopped at the MochaBlend Cafe, which is owned by two local guys, who've done a great job bringing a very nice coffeehouse to Brunswick and filling the void in the area. I used to work at a busy restaurant on Hoosick Road and at the time, I wish there was a place nearby I could go for great coffee. The location of MochaBlend is tucked way in the back of the Brunswick Plaza, close to the McChesney Avenue access point. The place has two entrances (front door and back door) with ample parking.

As I was entering the cafe, a pizza delivery guy followed me in and dropped off some pizzas for the young staff (baristas) on duty, who seem pretty thrilled. My former boss up the road never let any workers order pizza delivery, but I did leave during my breaks. Pizza is good and got me through school. Speaking of pizza delivery, I do recall that one of the owners used be a pizza delivery guy too, way back in the day, but his job was way tougher (made the news). I will not elaborate any further off topic.

Anyway, the cafe atmosphere inside is relaxed with community artwork on the walls, large flatscreen TV, very comfortable seating, free Road Runner WiFi access, and a private meeting/community room (for rent). At times, there's also live entertainment inside the cafe. There's also patio seating outside. They have a good menu which offers hot & cold coffee drinks, espresso drinks, lattes, tea drinks, cold bottled drinks, as well as smoothies, frappes, pastries, desserts, and paninis. Egg & cheese breakfast sandwiches (with choice of ham, bacon, or sausage) on a locally-baked croissant or on a fresh-baked panini are also served.

I ordered a large Iced Caffe Americano and a Roma Turkey Panini (with chips & pickle), so I could eat it outside. My iced drink was ready quickly and the panini took 10 minutes to be ready. The staff was really enjoying their pizza in the back while my panini was under the hot press, not all the way down, so the sandwich would not be squashed.

The Iced Caffe Americano was refreshing and great, but I had to drink it very quickly since it was very hot outside and the drink had more coffee than ice. The Roma Turkey Panini was a HOME RUN, one of the best paninis I've had in a long time. The roasted turkey breast, bacon, provolone, roasted red pepper pesto sauce, & olive oil were very tasty ingredients, but it was the delicious bread used which made this panini exceptional and scrumptious! The warm panini bread was firm on the outside and soft inside. I highly recommend the panini which is way better than having pizza, hehe! I can't wait to try out the other paninis on the menu!

This place is great! Their paninis and wraps are so delicious! Their drinks are amazing! A frozen hot chocolate is my favorite or a hot chai tea latte! Yummy!!!
And the owner is awesome too and can't forget the friendly staff. I live in FL, so I look forward to going to Mocha Blend each time I visit family in NY.
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