It appears everyone is looking for the perfect cup of coffee. There are many places to find great java but The Coffee Class is setting a new standard.
The spot on Water Street in Henderson is the third of a growing chain. And you certainly will find much more than just coffee.
Part of a three-story building, the bakery and coffee spot occupies the bottom floor. There are several places to sit or you can take your goodies home.
Leading the charge is their take on avocado toast. This selection is made with multigrain bread that is enhanced with avocado, lemon juice, bagel seasoning and a choice of eggs.
If you want to keep things light select the chef’s fruit medley that includes caramelized oats, mascarpone cream and a boatload of fruit like mango, cantaloupe, watermelon, and more.
The creamy spinach crab benedict has brioche topped with bearnaise sauce and gremolata delivered with a fresh side salad. There is a croque madame croissant with soft poaches eggs and applewood smoked bacon immersed with mornay sauce and chives.
There are a lot of croissant sandwiches to pick from like the creamy spinach offering that includes eggs and melted Swiss cheese inside a buttery croissant.
A vegan breakfast will start the day off right. Sitting on the plate is sliced avocado, scrambled eggs, seasonal fruit and toast.
This place is not your mama’s bakery. There are pastries here that you won’t find anywhere else. For instance, there are pop tarts. The mango raspberry version is filled with sweet fruit, raspberry compote and then topped with fruity glaze.
Another edition of the all American classic includes gluten free dough packed with cherry filling and a kiss of amaretto.
I sampled the mixed berry strudel and it was something I haven’t experienced anywhere else. Cinnamon sugar crust is filled with sweetened cream cheese that is crowned with royal icing. The price is $9.00 but there is plenty for two or maybe even three.
Coffee selections run the gamut like the brown butter toffee latte that is enhanced with house made butter syrup with glimpses of brown sugar and a choice of milk to finish things off.
One of the best sellers is the blueberry cobbler latte with espresso blend that is finished with a cinnamon vanilla cloud top. Dubai chocolate makes an appearance with a pick that includes pistachio and whipped cream. They also import coffee from around the world. V60 South American and bags from east Africa will perk your interest.
Since I like tea, I was impressed with their selection. There are the favorites like English breakfast, hibiscus and Moroccan mint and they are moderately priced at $4.00. There is also high-quality Rishi jasmine tea that is brewed fresh in-house.
Impressed with the coffee? Take some home to brew on your own.
Pop tarts and imported teas…you will find it all at The Coffee Class where creativity is offered daily. The Coffee Class, 37 South Water St. Henderson. (702) 330-0137. Three other locations in the valley. www.thecoffeeclass.com.
