Stopped in this morning to Loba. The first thing you would notice if you had been a Bad Wolf fan is that the space seems a bit more inviting. There is still a communal table, but now it is has chairs. The vibe just seems a bit lighter; I liked both the old Bad Wolf feel and the new Loba feel (truth be told, there isn't a ton of difference but it does feel a little softer at least to me). Additionally, the ordering experience is a bit more welcoming; there are significantly more options to drink with teas and hot chocolates and the pastries are on plates and labeled with names and prices instead of on the rack behind Jonathan.
Had a coffee and two of the three pastries available (I did not have a tasty looking pepita bar). The coffee was very nice, and while I was offered cream and sugar (which are out on a side table), I didn't think the coffee needed either. Very nice blend. The first pastry I tried was an Orange Blossom Robbie. I had never heard of this type of pastry before; it looks like a very small bundt cake or a cruller. It had a nice glaze and a great orange and somewhat herby flavor. My only quibble with it was it was quite moist and a little doughy on the inside, tasting to me like it was almost under baked. I'm not sure if that is the intended texture and I would definitely try it again but it perplexed me a bit. The chocolate cardamom muffin was a definite hit. Good chocolate flavor with subtle cardamom, very light in texture with little pockets of melty chocolate chips throughout. This is a definite winner, pleasantly sweet and balanced well with the coffee.
All in all, a very positive experience for a first visit and I definitely will return. I hope they are able to get a following like Bad Wolf; I was the only person in there for the entire time of my visit this morning a bit before 8.