I’ve gone to this cafe a couple of times before leaving this review so I want to make it very clear that I have always enjoyed the food and coffee here. The price is standard for what you are getting at chain restaurants, but Free Range have always made it clear that everything is local and is made in mind of the customers health and for the community. The drinks have always been good here too. The soft launch of the new menu was a nice surprise when I came in with my partner, as the last time I ordered food here was after MLK week. The wraps look smaller, but are still very hefty and filling. I’m saying all this positive stuff because it looks like the owners are very active when it comes to answering reviews with kind of a weird energy, and I have no interest in getting hit with it. I want to be honest here, the thing that is making me not want to give a 5 star review is the AI generated images. They have it on their merch with an AI bear and the coloring pages are AI generated. Their Facebook page has AI generated posts and images. For a cafe that once seemed so concerned about the health of the community and the environment with its compostable containers it seems rather like a front if you want to use AI. AI has plenty of evidence of HARMING low income communities and the environment. Is it free to use? Sure. But if this cafe wants to virtue signal being good then maybe they could, I don’t know, use art made by humans or by people in the community they claim to care about. The point of my review isn’t to bash anyone or the owners, but as someone who has enjoyed coming here for a couple years I want to share some constructive criticism. I’m glad this place didn’t shut down as the owners seem to point out in negative reviews, and I hope Free Range can continue to be a place that provides quality food.
Free Range Cafe
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I’ve gone to this cafe a couple of times before leaving this review so I want to make it very clear that I have always enjoyed the food and coffee here. The price is standard for what you are getting at chain restaurants, but Free Range have always made it clear that everything is local and is made in mind of the customers health and for the community. The drinks have always been good here too. The soft launch of the new menu was a nice surprise when I came in with my partner, as the last time I ordered food here was after MLK week. The wraps look smaller, but are still very hefty and filling. I’m saying all this positive stuff because it looks like the owners are very active when it comes to answering reviews with kind of a weird energy, and I have no interest in getting hit with it. I want to be honest here, the thing that is making me not want to give a 5 star review is the AI generated images. They have it on their merch with an AI bear and the coloring pages are AI generated. Their Facebook page has AI generated posts and images. For a cafe that once seemed so concerned about the health of the community and the environment with its compostable containers it seems rather like a front if you want to use AI. AI has plenty of evidence of HARMING low income communities and the environment. Is it free to use? Sure. But if this cafe wants to virtue signal being good then maybe they could, I don’t know, use art made by humans or by people in the community they claim to care about. The point of my review isn’t to bash anyone or the owners, but as someone who has enjoyed coming here for a couple years I want to share some constructive criticism. I’m glad this place didn’t shut down as the owners seem to point out in negative reviews, and I hope Free Range can continue to be a place that provides quality food.
It is a chill spot with great music choices to mellow the vibe. The food is delicious and makes you feel good eating it. The people are hardworking and friendly. I love the PB&J smoothie bowl and the honeycomb latte. Get there early - they recently tightened up the menu which has really increased traffic - they are deservedly very popular! Love it!
It is a chill spot with great music choices to mellow the vibe. The food is delicious and makes you feel good eating it. The people are hardworking and friendly. I love the PB&J smoothie bowl and the honeycomb latte. Get there early - they recently tightened up the menu which has really increased traffic - they are deservedly very popular! Love it!
First time ever stopping in finally decided on the salmon bagel and Dubai latte. Perfection. Definitely will be back! All the holiday decor gave it really good homey vibes. I loved that they also helped other business by having some of there products on display.