Marana Cafe

Great location, hidden in a quiet corner across from a garden park, yet in bustling part of town. Owner keeps the place immaculate! It is cozy and comfortable with a variety of seating arrangements, magazines to read, and clean facilities. I go for small breakfast, a sandwhich, tea, or smoothie. The food is extremely fresh tasting, and healthy so I feel great after eating there. Variety of folks there-- local business people, kids from the nearby art school, parents relaxing while their kid is at a nearby activity, artists collaborating... The staff has always been very friendly to me and all the myriad of customers, whether they are regulars or not.

I was just looking up a new place to get juice. Based solely on the incredibly rude and hostile responses from the owner, I will NEVER go here. Refusing to let a 3 year old child use the bathroom because she didn't purchase something??? And the ongoing commentary about it? Damn, you're just a greedy and soulless mean person. Good for you and the 'the rules,' how much would would one toilet flush really put you out??? You're the reason people hate capitalists and if you're sense of humanity is soo lacking and your greed so large, I don't see your business ever taking off. You're a sad sad misguided person lacking empathy. Addendum, I just looked at the photos of this place and remember i did stop in here once for a juice. I wanted to use the bathroom before ordering so I could relax and enjoy my food and I also remember being hassled about ordering first. I remember being stressed about that as I really had to go but they gave me a hard time and made me wait until after I had my stuff. It wasn't pleasant. I didn't feel welcome here.

This place calls itself a "family business" but it's anything but that. Today I rushed in with my 3-year old daughter because she had to use the bathroom very badly and the girl behind the counter REFUSED to let her use the bathroom, saying it was for paying customers only. How horrible is that! There were maybe 3 people tops in the place. She ended up peeing on herself outside and was so traumatized! How horrible must you be to refuse a 3-year old a bathroom. Very bad experience after a wonderful brunch at Flora. Needless to say, we will never be Marana customers.