We’ll admit right from the start this is only a partial review. Why? Well the first time we went into this place, we were ignored by the staff for fifteen minutes before we decided a pint of Ben and Jerry’s was going to be just as fulfilling as anything they served us. [We don’t like being ignored].

The second time we went in, we got a simple coffee. The computerized register proceeded to crash confounding the girl behind the counter. At least they gave us the coffee for free.

In either case, the Market half of the cafe is nice enough. We had plenty of time to window shop while we were being ignored. The market has the sort of boutique products we might find useful to give as gifts at a distant relative’s wedding. But the market items are somewhat overpriced as these things go and could probably be found just as easily at Pier 1 or the Pottery Barn or any good hotel gift shop. But we do like the interior design and while we think the products are overpriced, it won’t stop us from admiring them.

Eventually, we’ll go back and actually order some food if of course we aren’t completely ignored. We’ll hold out for an hour if we have to.

It seems for now that the Beechwood Cafe and Market is simply the next yuppie hangout, like many of the new downtown stores.