add chicken or salmon to make it a meal, anchovies are the make-or-break

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

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

order it over ice in summer, way better than iced coffee that's been watered down

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