Discovered this place by accident, but I’m glad I did. The place itself is really charming.
We were there in the early evening of a Sunday. When we walked in, we were the only ones in there. Not a bad thing as the place is small and not meant to accommodate crowds. But we decided to have our drinks to stay and sat at the few stools there are in the front by the window. It’s cozy and not really a drinking-in place, but it worked out for the two of us.
As we drank our beverages, tons of people came in and out. I was surprised, but glad that people were patroning this place even at odd times (Sunday evening coffee?).
We got one cappuccino and one pacnor (which is there version of a cortado). They make their pacnor with whole milk and add a splash of cream to make it richer. I always take my cortados with all cream, so I didn’t try it their way. The cortado was delicious. Cortados are so hit or miss at places because you can really taste the quality of the beans from the espresso. Sometimes it’s burnt and bitter and there isn’t much milk to hide the flaws as with a latte or a cappuccino. This one was great, not bitter at all, and served in a really charming glass.
The cappuccino was shorter than most are, so it tasted stronger than normal. But everything is good quality and they grind their own beans. They have a roaster on site.
They have a few pastries as well if you want a little snack. But I wouldn’t go here to chat or hang out with friends – no room. And no bathroom in case you’re wondering, either.
