Carpe Diem Coffee & Tea Company

Great coffee shop near the shopping center. The staff were nice, the shop itself was quiet and a nice atmosphere to work, nice seating options, plenty of drinks and pastries available, and some nice coffee beans and accessories they have to purchase. The lemonade and the coffees were refreshing and delicious for a hot day. Highly recommend this coffee shop near the shopping center!

There is no drive through, it’s hard to find a parking spot, and there is always a line inside — and it is infinitely worth it. This isn’t a review, it is a love letter to coffee shops that have held on to the way things used to be done. This place still has the same vibe that coffee shops did in the 90s: cozy, relaxed, and inviting. There are oversized leather couches and chairs. The music playing will be something like Phoebe Bridgers. The staff is friendly. They take their time to make your latte, and it tastes perfect every time. Nothing about this place says “Take your coffee and get out.” In a world where coffee shops feel more and more sterile and designed for discomfort to increase turnover, a cozy coffee experience feels invaluable. Never change, Carpe. You are worth the wait.

Stopped here on our road trip for some coffee. It was around 10 AM on a Sunday and it was packed. Waited a while in line, but didn’t have to wait very long for our coffee and muffin. Coffee was strong, which is great! But the cranberry muffin was a bit dry. I think I would’ve enjoyed this more spot if it were less crowded. Overall, pretty OK pit stop for coffee.