1:1 espresso to milk, the perfect midday pick-me-up without the bloat of a latte

large is plenty, the caffeine hits harder than you'd expect — pace yourself

good test of the bar program — if the house cocktail is bland, stick to wine

ask if it's house-made and warm, vanilla ice cream is the right pairing

small is the right size — anything bigger and it's really a latte in disguise