E. Claire's Coffee House

Unable to get a decaf coffee. Sandwiches were mostly bread with rotten spinach and lettuce. They forgot my iced coffe and when I did ask for it and got it, it was suppose to be dark roast but looked like milk. I came here last year and thoroughly enjoyed it but not today.
Mar 15th, 2024

Not really sure what to say as I've had an alright time here the few times I've gone, but the barista, who I can't blame if what they said was true, was having what can only be described as a bit of a breakdown upon entering. It was not busy in the least but they were cursing and acting kind of strange. The only two other customers there were a little shocked it seemed. After ordering, the barista, whispering curses under their breath the whole time, then told me to not tip as the owner takes their tips. Again, not sure if this was true, but the person was obviously pissed for a, supposedly, good reason. The only reason I am posting now, a week later, is that they said they were going to quit so I hope they have. Supposedly others are considering quitting too. They did say they were hiring... Having heard that the owner is a bit rude to say the least, I don't doubt this allegation, but i also dont know the truth of it. Just reporting what i experienced which was probably the strangest interaction ive ever had at a restaurant or coffee shop as a customer. The poor kid probably shouldve handled it better but also probably wasnt expecting to get their tips taken. Would love to know the hourly rate. I've worked in restaurants since I was 15 and have seen that kind of behavior from overwhelmed owners before. I know how hard it is to run these kind of businesses but if you can't pay your workers for an honest days work, what's the point? Veggie sandwich was fine. Never ordered coffee here as I've been told not to but the hot tea was good. It's nice on the inside, but is ruined by angry, grumbling workers who clearly feel disrespected by the owner. The blame is on the owners if this is all true. Sad as the spot is so nice but seems to not be properly appreciated.
Mar 5th, 2024

We love this place! Great pastries, sandwiches and coffee!
Feb 8th, 2024

Sherry (the owner) was disrespectful to everyone and all the workers overall never going here again the only person I will ever like there is Abby.
Jan 12th, 2024

First time going here today. My husband and I were taking a small day trip to Clinton from Knoxville. This place looked cute and I had high hopes that we had stumbled upon a good, local coffee shop. Well, I was wrong First, when we were looking at the menu and ordering, the cashier was having another conversation with the other person working. He asked us multiple times what we had said and we had to repeat our order several times. Second, we got our drinks not stirred. We had to ask the lady that made them to stir them for us. Third, we ordered 2 medium iced lattes with half and half no extra espresso. Not complicated, right? We got 2 extra large cups of half and half. No coffee in either of them. It literally just tasted like half and half. I did not want to talk to the guy again, so we left. The best part of the experience was the lemon blueberry cookie, but even it was hard and tasteless. Dont waste your money. There is better coffee at McDonalds.
Jan 12th, 2024