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| - Things I love: Coffee, Ambience/Décor, Sweet Stuff (in no particular order) this place met all of my expectations for a good place to toss back the caffeine.
Coffee:
Espresso was tasty, smooth and then I went for an iced mocha afterwards, to give my semi-dulled senses a jolt due to a night of poor sleep at the airport, I love particularly how the mocha didn't taste like an espresso in cold milk, and a whole lot of super sugary bleh in it, but rather a nice dark chocolate that complimented the espresso rather than trying to mask it.
Ambiance/Décor
If I haven't said it before, I think I love communal tables. The only other thing I love more than a communal table, is a wooden, inviting communal table that you can picture a large family enjoying a meal together with natural light (think window), and warm, gentle glow from a non-intrusive light source (well shaded, non neon, non fluorescent light bulb). Chairs were a plenty, with many different shapes, comforts, couch-like, school chair like etc. exposed brick, wooden beams, lovely detailed framed mirror, wrought iron magazine holders, paintings -- loved all of it.
I loved how each table was different and promoted both animated group discussions, and intimate twosome chitchats. I loved the spacing between the tables, so you didn't feel like you were imposing on someone else's space, or overhear anyone's conversation. I love free internets!
Sweet Stuff
Sheep's Milk Yogurt with Fruit Compote, Granola, Honey Drizzle: I was both intrigued, and partially turned off by the idea.... so why did I order it? I love yogurt and granola for one thing, but then remember my experience with Sheep's Milk, I cringed slightly. I asked the barista for her opinion, and she sold it. She let me know it was not like the milk itself, it was a lighter taste, not as heavy as yogurt, and that she thought it was amazing, granola was crispy, and fruit compote was not too sweet. I had the option to have with or without honey and I opted for.
Got over my fear of Sheep's Milk and went for the first bite, and I LOVED IT. It was a lot like yogurt, but she was right, not as heavy, but still really filling. After seeing all the other goodies in the case, and even with my friend picking up a chocolate chip cookie, I still think that I made the most sold choice, (even though I eyeballed the salted caramel brownie til my eyes drooled). Side note: Chocolate chip cookie was a bit deceiving, looked moist and decadent, was a bit on the crisp side, but still good.
Desserts seemed to be made by a bakery called Circle and Squares, reasonably priced (coffee too) as per current market price. Oh and heck yes, I'd recommend this place. Dark Horse Wins!
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