.. Patrick Bateman ..
Yelp
At the time of this writing, June Coffee is still a new establishment...
I went prior to their grand opening party, so my thought is that they still have a few kinks to workout -- most notably with their workflow. It being a Saturday at a new, hip boutique café with only two baristas working and a steady influx of patrons, the writing was on the wall that service would be slow. What wasn't on the wall, or anywhere for that matter (not even online), was a menu. Many customers, myself included, approached the counter having to ask what they served, what their speciality drinks were, etc.
There was no drink runner, nor did staff call out orders to customers who decided to abandon their post by the espresso machine. Not that I can blame them! I noticed one person leaned against a nearby wall for 20 minutes waiting for their beverage. When shorthanded, baristas shouldn't feel compelled to repeatedly seek out customers who decide to stroll about the courtyard.
Onto the coffee! June is very reminiscent of Revelator and a little less so of Seeds in west Homewood. I ordered an iced cold brew with a splash of half n' half. Lucky for me it was promptly prepared since it bypassed the espresso machine. It tasted fairly acidic and wasn't the richness I prefer in a cold brew. The second beverage was an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it genuinely took 15 minutes to prepare. Not to my taste preference, but it was as it should have been -- thick, sweet, and oaty. With a voluntary 15% gratuity added, I spent a total of $12 on my two drink order. However, being knowledgable and accepting of inflated coffee prices, I still felt this was a bit high for a pair of 12 to 16 ounce coffees.
They do offer paper straws but I didn't see any receptacles for recycling. Perhaps I overlooked it. The interior was clean and pleasing to take in; straight lines and mixed media, a bay door, low slung seats and small bespoke café tables. The pebbled courtyard and adjacent units offer a cohesive aesthetic to June Coffee's interior. Street parking was abundant in the tucked away corner alongside the overpassing Red Mountain expressway.
This first encounter offered a moderately enjoyable people watching experience, complimented by some decent boutique style coffee. For me to return though, they'll really need to hone their craft and efficiency. Also, some baked goods wouldn't hurt either.