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

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

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

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