smooth and concentrated, not bitter — ask for a splash of cream if you want it richer

pairs well with a heavy red wine or a stout, ideal Friday night order

flaky, buttery — ask if it's same-day baked, that's the only way to order this

foam should be dialed in, dense not airy — that's the test of a real espresso bar

ask what beans are on today, the answer says everything about the cafe