Arabica - CHESTERLAND

The establishment has recently changed its name to Coffee Works, and I’m not certain if the ownership has shifted as well (I highly doubt it). I've been a regular customer for over ten years when it was known as Arabica. However, I was extremely confused and disappointed this morning when I went in for coffee and noticed a Blue Lives Matter flag displayed outside. I asked the staff about the flag, and they confirmed it was indeed for Blue Lives Matter. When I inquired whether that implied Black Lives don't matter, they apologized and admitted that’s what it means. Apparently, they have received several complaints about it, but the owners seem indifferent. I find this extremely offensive and will be looking for another local coffee shop that doesn’t promote discrimination. It's one thing to have personal beliefs at home, but displaying such a message at a public business? It's as if they might as well have a "No People of Color" sign in the window. It’s 2020—how disheartening that such racism is still present in our community. I'm ashamed to be from here.

I always enjoy my visits to Arabica. The owner, Kathy, is consistently kind and polite, doing everything she can to please her customers. My go-to order is the breakfast sandwich, which I believe is the best I've ever had and reasonably priced. Arabica is a fantastic way to kick off your day.

The atmosphere of the place is generally calm, and the staff is very friendly! If there’s one thing I would suggest for improvement, it would be to provide more options for light roast and unflavored coffee.

The restaurant is generally calm and not overly crowded. The coffee is quite good, but the food is truly where this place shines. I've never tasted an egg and cheese bagel that compares to theirs. Plus, the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend it!

The egg sandwich was delicious, and there’s a great selection of specialty coffee blends to choose from.