The Sweet Spot

The sole reason for the single star is that they were not open when they advertised to be open.  I wanted to check it out and had a friend meet me at the cafe.

I checked the hours on yelp before getting there.  Between Fri-Sat. the hours were 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

I get there Saturday at 5pm.  The door was locked.  I looked at the times on the window and clearly, I was between there hours of operation.  Above the hours, there was a big sign saying "OPEN".

So, its cold and I look around to see if there was another entrance.  To my right were condo entrance and to the left was a corner grocery.  At this point, I reach for my phone, and give them a call.  I get a automated message telling me the hours.  Ok, same thing as door, and it proceeded to ask me to leave a message.

There was no sign on the door saying they were closed.  There was no bell or any other way I could get their attention inside (there's a second door inside the first, so you can't see inside the cafe).  Maybe a emergency came up and they had to close, but if that was the case, they should have put a note on the front door so people wouldn't expect to come in.

At this time, I had enough and decided to find something else around there.  My friend already came here, so we both and to go elsewhere.

I will gladly followup my review when or if I ever go to this cafe, but until then, I think it deserves one star.

This place is super cool. Verrrrrrrrrrry cozy! I had the oatmeal cookie and a brownie..All of them are gluten free. The cheesecake looked yummy also! Aquanetta is very friendly and sweet.She gave my friend and I free cookies. I live near this place so I will definetely go back!

The Sweet Spot is what I call a "Grassroots business" (or cafe in this instance).  What the heck do I mean??
Well, it's a one person dream come true, starting from the basics and working its way up.  Well I am on a mission to promote it.  From the minute you enter the dingling front door, and slide open the second glass door, you step into a world of relaxation, leisure, and friends...Truly a SWEET SPOT.  The owner Aquanetta (her name Italian meaning 'pure water' is quite appropriate) is quick to greet you with open arms.  Instead of her hug (although I'd sure those are free), she shares her best cooking secrets.  If it's your first time in, she'll give you a free cookie of your choice (chocolate chip or oatmeal)--FREE, heck yes!  Go for the Oatmeal which is ultra tasty and one of the various Gluten-free options.  As Aquanetta will tell ya, she doesn't use that compounding ingredient of xanthan gum or any other strange items that she doesn't know anything about.  That's probably why these organic treats taste "normal" and the best Gluten-free treats I've ever eaten.  Each item is made daily: from the brownies, to the cookies, to the round individual cheesecake pies.  All prices are suuuuper reasonable (and I would give her a nudge to raise them to earn what she deserves...instead I throw a dollar or two in her little tip house).

Check out the pictures I took for Aquanette of her cafe to promote it.  So Yelpers, you in?? (Only a block east of the Kimball Brown Line stop).  Keep in mind that SS is closed Thursdays and Sundays.