splits well as a starter, two between four people sets the table up nicely

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

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

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

good crema means good beans, not over-extracted, two shots is usually plenty