Food/Drinks: 9.5
Service: 10
Ambience: 8.5
The warm friendly smile and “hello Sarah” when I walk into the ING DIRECT Café tells me A) The service is really great, B) I am a coffee addict who clearly comes in too often, or C) All of the above. I will go with C) on this one.
ING DIRECT does not only offer savings accounts for those looking to earn interest, but they also have 8 cafe locations across the country brewing Pete's Coffee and Tea while serving delicious pastries and sandwiches. Their friendly service and great tasting low price coffee is what brings in the customers and keep them coming back for more.
Where The Coffee Is Cheaper Than Water
The great taste, variety and price of ING’s drinks will have you asking, Starbucks who? They serve drinks such as Macchiato, Lattes, and Café Americano and their quick service leaves little time for standing around waiting. Regular coffee will cost you a measly $1, while lattes are $2 and blended drinks are $3. They also have a wide variety of tea, such as Hibiscus C Blend, Chai and Chamomile for those who want to spice things up.
QUICK TIP: Buy an ING DIRECT travel mug and your first drink will be free, and every time you bring in your mug your drinks are half price.
The Orange Glow
Sensitive eyes beware! The bright orange color inside the ING DIRECT Café is sure to keep you awake if the coffee fails to do so. From the orange walls to the employee’s orange shirts, I think the only thing that isn’t orange is the toilet paper in the bathroom, which by the way is kept up to cleanliness standards.
Computer Users Welcome
Customers can bring in their laptops without the extra fee for Wi-Fi. ING offers free Wi-Fi and also has individual computer kiosks for those who may not have a laptop to browse the internet as well. You can set up at any one of their many tables or comfortable couches and chairs for lounging.
Side of Savings With Your Coffee?
Open up a checking or savings account with ING and you can connect it with your already active checking account. The only downfall of having a coffee shop linked with banking is the occasional pesky sales person looking to lure in another banking customer when all you want to do is get your coffee and get on with your day.
Orange You Glad It’s Free Friday
I am saving the best for last. Come into ING on Fridays wearing orange and get any one of their drinks for free. It just gives you another reason to look forward to the weekend. What other ways can you enjoy a Friday?
FREE COFFEE COUPON
FAST FACTS
Location: On the corner of Wabash and Chestnut
Parking: Street parking or parking garage
Prices: Drinks range from $1-3, food and pastries range from $1-5
Payment Methods: Major credit card
Hours: M-F: 7AM-7PM, Sat. & Sun: 9AM-5PM
Internet: Free Wi-Fi
Photo by: Sarah Henry
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