sleeper menu item at a lot of cafes, often beats any of the pastries on offer

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

best test of a barista — if it's not balanced, the rest of the menu probably isn't either

ask the server what they'd order on their day off — that's always the right call

sourdough properly toasted, properly seasoned — add an egg to make it a real meal