If you're a regular at Coffee Ambrosia in Cambridge, ordering is a mere formality. Your barista knew what you wanted the moment you walked in the door or showed up at the drive-in window. "There is a close-knit community feeling in a small-town coffee shop," observed Amber Thoen, who owns Coffee Ambrosia with husband Andrew. "Our customers frequent the shop because they enjoy the friendly atmosphere and specifically desire one of our drinks."
There are over 20 different beverages on the menu, including lattes, smoothies, iced coffees, Italian sodas and brewed coffee. "However, these drinks can be tailored in so many ways that the possibilities are nearly endless," noted Andrew. "There are about 30 different flavors to choose from, plus the option to add extra shots of espresso or top it off with whipped cream." They're happy to make "kiddie drinks" too. The Thoens give their baristas license to deviate from the menu to make whatever the customer asks for. It's just one way they stand out from the crowd.
"Some individuals tend to frequent the franchise coffee shops because of wider name recognition and familiarity," said Amber. "When a new customer walks into Coffee Ambrosia, they are often pleasantly surprised when they find out we can make all the same types of drinks and more." Coffee Ambrosia also offers a wide selection of home made cold sandwiches, wraps, hot grilled panini sandwiches, vegetable pizza, breakfast sandwiches, yogurt cups and delicious soups. Bagels, rice crispie treats and apple fritters are delivered every day from Herman's Bakery. Other goodies, such as cinnamon twists, scones, turnovers, strudel stick, and muffins are baked fresh each morning in the Coffee Ambrosia kitchen.
Holding a lunch meeting? Order Easy Box Lunches from Coffee Ambrosia for just $7 each (including sandwich, chips, dessert and beverage) and have them delivered to your door. Coffee Ambrosia also provides air pots of brewed coffee to go for $10. Consider holding your next gathering at the coffee shop. Amber has accommodated Mary Kay parties, Pampered Chef parties and scrapbooking groups.
Stop by any Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon to learn how coffee beans are roasted. All of the coffee served at Coffee Ambrosia is roasted in-house by Bob Fisk of Open Eye Coffee. Whole roasted and ground coffee beans are for sale.
"The best thing about owning a coffee shop is the interactions with our customers and the connection we have with our community," said Amber. "There's nothing more satisfying than meeting someone new, or chatting with someone who has become a regular and then seeing their faces light up when they take that first sip of a latte or coffee."
Mention this article and receive 25¢ off your next drink order through the end of March. Seniors are offered a 20% discount, and Cambridge-Isanti teachers 10% off. Bring your GTI ticket stub into the coffee shop within a week of the movie and receive 10% off. Coffee Ambrosia also provides the drinks during intermission at Hardy Center events. "Serving coffee, hot chocolate and snacks at many of the Hardy Center events is a wonderful side benefit of owning a coffee shop," noted Andrew.
Coffee Ambrosia is located at 150 Birch Street North in Cambridge (next to Radio Shack). Call 763-689-7604. Become a fan on Facebook, or browse www.coffeeambrosia.com. Hours are Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The coffee shop is closed on Sundays.
What do you drink
at Coffee Ambrosia?
"The one and only White Chocolate, Sugar-free Dirty Snowman with two shots of espresso." - Lisa Johnston
"Sugar-free Caramel, White Chocolate Vanilla Smoothie with two shots of espresso." - Tiffany Thorson
"The Cookies and Cream Smoothie." - Erin Schmakel
"The double espresso every time." - Ray Salgado
"The
Peppermint Zebra: white chocolate, cocoa, peppermint and two shots of espresso topped with whipped cream. Or, coconut cream flavored coffee. " - Owner Amber Thoen
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