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Lunch Break: A Bite at B-Side

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If you’re looking for modern vibes, good food, and a place to spend your lunch break, study, or enjoy a bite with friends, B-Side Coffee Bar might just be your next stop. The modern ambiance of the coffee bar is part of its unique charm. Aside from their delicious menu, the little cafe has an inviting staff and friendly atmosphere.

I ordered my meal through the QR code at one of the cafe’s tables, and then I received a text once my hash and coffee were ready for pick up at the counter. This feature is perfect for study sessions or afternoons when you just feel like sitting down at the Cafe to have a bite to eat and get some work done. However, if you’re looking to spend time with friends, B-Side has comfy couches and beautiful artwork, making great conversation.

In the heart of Huber Heights, the small coffee shop and tap house can be found bustling with loyal customers and friendly conversation. The menu, although concise, offers a perfect variety of choices, each with its unique flair. As a coffee shop, B-Side presents a wide range of fun and tasty lattes and drinks to choose from. In an attempt to beat the summer heat, I opted for the chocolate-dipped strawberry cold brew, topped with strawberry cold foam. The bright taste of the coffee was perfectly cut with whispers of strawberry and dark chocolate. The cold brew itself was icy and refreshing, but when topped with the sweet and creamy strawberry cold foam, it really stood out. The drink, as a whole, resembles the taste of a natural chocolate-dipped strawberry and the feeling of a summertime picnic in the park.

B-Side’s lunch and breakfast menu has several great options while still being concise and easy to pick from. In the spirit of summer and fair festivities, I decided to go for a meal with the base of the festival food classic, tater tots. Although the famous Tater Tot Hash was tempting, I was searching for something on the greener side. The tasty Veggie Hash is served in a bowl, with a base of crispy Tater tots, topped with fajita fried peppers and onions. This mixture is finished with fluffy scrambled eggs, gooey cheese, and fresh avocado. I also added ketchup to achieve the best tater tot casserole bite.

As well as being a fashionable coffee bar and brunch spot, B-Side is conjoined with Alematic Artisan Ales. This booming night-time scene has an equally exciting bar food menu and a list of beers featured in their taproom. Although I don’t see myself indulging in any ales anytime soon, I can see the appeal of a late lunch study session turned into a night sampling of local brews. However, in the morning or afternoon, B-Side Coffee Bar is a unique and enjoyable coffee shop experience, with tasty brunch treats and coffee sweets. B-Side is located at 6178 Chambersburg Rd in Huber Heights.