If I had written this review yesterday I would have given it a 2 but today it hit a 4. The difference? Yesterday I ordered a cappuccino, no cinnamon, no chocolate and couldn't find a seat nor did I order any food. Today I ordered the same cappuccino, no cinnamon, no chocolate and a chocolate chip dough and nutella doughnut plus I had my choice of where to sit. For those that are coffee lovers, don't expect this to be the creamy concoctions or artfully poured beverages you're used to. This is old-school but done well. It is a traditional Italian style coffee bar and if you just give it a chance it will embrace you just like it does all the neighborhood regulars. Expect to see the same guys working behind the bar but they do it with panache and it won't take them long to remember what you order. I had 5 people in front of me today and without asking what anyone wanted the barista rattled off what they would order! I'm impressed and I'll be back tomorrow!
Oh and just a few tips...bring cash as I'm not sure they accept anything else, don't expect to get much work done here as the environment is lively and if you are easily upset by things that others say don't sit near the bar....did I mention the place is lively?