We stopped by this morning during their opening day. 5th Element has a pretty cool story: co-owned by Todd Allbaugh, a Wisconsin native, and Alejandro Mendez, an El Salvadorian and winner of the 2011 World Barista Championship. Did you hear that? That means he was determined to brew THE BEST CUP OF COFFEE IN THE WORLD. And its opening right here next to us. I'm in.
Cool vibe, friendly service, and a strong, delicious cup of coffee. As it was opening day the line was out the door and things were a bit hectic, but owners and staff were extremely warm and engaging. Paul Simon's Graceland playing on the speakers, which I majorly dig. Study/reading space in the back seemed ample. We'll be back.