Red Lobster - Auburn

It is SO cute in here first of all. Second, they have such a fun selection of cook books, and fiction!! We had a blast browsing while we drank our coffee. And oh my goodness all the baristas were so happy and kind!

I love this place! It has my favorite iced chai latte out of all the local spots I have tried. The quiche is delicious and the wine selections are great. Definitely recommend going to a tasting to experiment and have good fun!They had every book in a series I was reading except for one and the owner was able to order it for me. The publisher sent the wrong book cover, sending the more expensive copy but the owner honored the original price of the version I was initially trying to order. We spoke just on that occasion and he has not only remembered my name, greeting me as I come and go, but has made it a point to remember other names of people that go in and out of the doors. You can hear him greeting people like he's known them forever.All of the people working make things run quick and smoothly. The atmosphere is comfy with several seating options, including indoor, outside on the front patio, the front yard, and the back patio. Parking is kind of always full but there's an empty lot across the street I've been able to use. I brought my dog here once to sit with me outside so I would say this is a pet friendly local coffee shop, bring waste bags just in case and enjoy!

This is the best locally owned coffee shop in Auburn and it shows considering how busy it always is. You can tell by how the tight parking lot is always full. Fortunately, there is a lot across the street you can park in that always has space, you just have to cross a somewhat busy street (Opelika Rd) to get to and from. It at least has a crosswalk with a button for a signal you can use, but we know how Auburn drivers can be.Great selection of books, wine, pastries, and cafe drinks (coffees, teas, etc). They didn't have a book I wanted to try and the owner or manager was able to order it for me. He makes an effort to remember people's names, which gives it such a home-y feel. It has always been pretty much busy every time I go, but there are always several hard working people behind the counter so it never feels terrible waiting in a quickly moving line. They have lots of fun events throughout every week that I have on my to do list. Truly a local gem.

Best coffee in town! If you want a real cup of coffee, this is the place. Crafted breakfast items, pastries, and treats. My new favorite spot!

Less bookstore and more cafe, Well Red is very well designed and has wonderful service. The major downfall at my visit was overcrowding. I brought a book to read and ordered a drink for here, hoping a table would open up, but all of the tables were taken up by people who seemed to be overstaying. When the very nice barista brought me my cappuccino, plated with a piece of chocolate and seltzer water, I was unable to find a place to sit (besides an cramped bar seat) and had to ask her to place it on the bar. I walked around for around 10 minutes nursing my coffee but still couldn't find anything. Finally as I was leaving, and my drink already finished, I found a table on the front porch. By then the warmth of the place was sapped. I'm not sure what the solution should be, but for more people to fully enjoy this place, time limits would be appreciated.