large is plenty, free refills at the right spots, brewed strong is the move

griddled crispy edges and juicy middle — ask for medium-rare, fries non-negotiable

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

ask for extra dressing on the side, house croutons should be fresh and crispy

almond version is upgrade-worthy, the filling and topping makes it dessert-tier