
Coffee in Sloan Lake
Hello Darling (Highlands)
One of 32 coffee we've tracked near Sloan Lake.
Things to Know
Hello Darling is a stylish coffee shop and wine bar in the Highlands known for excellent espresso drinks and exceptional barista service, located on a street with limited parking.
The atmosphere and barista hospitality are the real draw—regulars return for the emotional support as much as the coffee, though prices run high and operational details need work.
- ✓Baristas (Madeline, Liam, Sam, and Mads) are genuinely attentive and remember regulars
- ✓Cozy, thoughtfully decorated interior with character and fine design details
- ✓Consistently excellent espresso drinks, especially lattes and iced matcha
- ✓Serves wine in the evenings for a different vibe
- ⚠Prices are steep for the coffee quality and seating is cheap/uncomfortable—one reviewer witnessed a broken chair
- ⚠Charges a 3% credit card surcharge with no cash payment option
- ⚠Street parking is scarce during busy hours
- ⚠Bathroom cleanliness issues reported during trivia night
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —vanilla latte
- —iced matcha
- —wine (evening service)
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsAlexa Vossler
a month ago
Wow!! Such a beautiful coffee shop & place to grab a great latte or snack. It’s such a vibe & I can’t wait to visit again soon. My vanilla latte was great. 2 hour street parking was fine/available at 10am on a Wednesday, but I could see it being tricky to find a spot at busier times.
Julia M
3 weeks ago
Super cute and fun coffee shop! I’d love to come back and try out the wine later in the eventing too. It’s a little pricey for the average taste of the coffee but it’s cute inside!
K S
2 months ago
TLDR: Trivia night drew me in as a first timer. Pretty on the surface but cheap beneath. - They charge 3% credit card surcharge but I was told there is no option to pay in cash - Furniture was very cheap and less than comfy- I watched a man fall out of his broken chair (see photo) - Cocktails were okay, nothing special, and steep at $14 each - Trivia host was great, the game itself was a bit slow paced - Patron bathroom was closed so we had to use the employee bathroom… Which was covered in poop and smelled bad I do think this place has a lot of potential and the concept/ aesthetic is cute. Would love to see better seating options to draw in the crowds!
Tanvi Jakatdar
2 months ago
I've been going here for close to a year and it is by far my FAVORITE coffee shop. All of the baristas are so amazing and always take their time to see how you're doing. Their drinks are amazingggg, I personally love their Iced Matcha. Madeline and Liam are awesome and the owner is a super great guy! The environment is so cozy and welcoming, there's little details surrounding each space. If you're looking for the right place to work or decompress while sipping on some delicious beverages, this is definitely the place to come. 10/10 recommend!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hello Darling (Highlands) worth it in Sloan Lake?
The atmosphere and barista hospitality are the real draw—regulars return for the emotional support as much as the coffee, though prices run high and operational details need work. Known for: cozy coffee shop with genuinely great vibes.
What should I order at Hello Darling (Highlands)?
Popular choices at Hello Darling (Highlands) include vanilla latte, iced matcha, wine (evening service).
What do visitors love about Hello Darling (Highlands)?
Baristas (Madeline, Liam, Sam, and Mads) are genuinely attentive and remember regulars Cozy, thoughtfully decorated interior with character and fine design details Consistently excellent espresso drinks, especially lattes and iced matcha Serves wine in the evenings for a different vibe
Is there anything to know before visiting Hello Darling (Highlands)?
Prices are steep for the coffee quality and seating is cheap/uncomfortable—one reviewer witnessed a broken chair Charges a 3% credit card surcharge with no cash payment option Street parking is scarce during busy hours Bathroom cleanliness issues reported during trivia night
How expensive is Hello Darling (Highlands)?
Hello Darling (Highlands) is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.4-star rating from 193 Google reviews.
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