Shopping Guide: Bar Botanik
Bar Botanik: Your Shopping Guide
Why You Should Visit
- A Lush Oasis: You'll find yourself immersed in a space overflowing with plants. The ambiance is described as "lush," "green," and "wonderfully styled," creating a relaxing and refreshing atmosphere.
- Excellent Coffee: The coffee receives high praise, described as "AMAZING" and "smooth with no bitter aftertaste." Shoppers can expect flavorful coffee, with plant-based milk options available.
- Delicious Treats: The location offers tasty treats to complement your coffee, with specific mention of a "perfect coffee and orange & white choc muffin" that's considered one of the best. Other food items include croissants with various fillings.
- Extensive Plant Selection: You'll discover a wide variety of plants, including creepers, succulents, and cacti. Many shoppers highlight the well-organized layout and the opportunity to find both common and rare plants.
- Decent Prices & Unique Pots: Shoppers report "decent prices" for plants, a pleasant surprise given the location's aesthetic. The location also offers an "unusual range of pots" at reasonable prices, which add to the plant collection.
- Beautiful Gifts and Decor: Beyond plants, the location offers a selection of gifts for plant lovers and home decor enthusiasts.
- Friendly and Helpful Staff: Staff are repeatedly mentioned as being "friendly" and "polite." They are also noted for being excited about the store and plants, which enhances the shopping experience.
- Convenient Location: The location offers easy free parking around or 2 slots in front. It's also described as a "lil hidden gem not far from the city."
- Wheelchair Accessible: The entire store is wheelchair accessible.
- Repotting Service: One experience suggests the previous owners offered excellent customer service, including a free plant repotting service.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Potential for Plastic Taste in Coffee: Be aware that takeaway coffee is served in Huskee reusable cups, which may impart a plastic taste, impacting your coffee experience.
- Limited Food Menu: The food menu is described as "limited," so if you're looking for a wide range of food options, this might not be the best choice.
- Inconsistent Customer Service: Previous experiences suggest a high level of personalized service. However, one review mentions a potentially indifferent interaction, so experiences may vary, depending on the current ownership and staffing.
- Potential for Strong Coffee: One review stated that the coffee was not too strong, while the other described the coffee as flavourful.
