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| - I hadn't been to the house in a LONG time but stepped in today (after an amazing lunch at Brasserie Kensington) and was thrilled to see Fratello beans in use- three vac pots with different varietals and what I assumed was Godfather or Black Jack for espresso. I didn't see bagged beans so I asked if I could buy some; yes, says that very polite, friendly barista, and he bags me a pound of Fratello's absolutely stunning CR Tarrazu for just $16. We get to chatting and I ask what they use for espresso- turns out it's Competition Blend, absolute top-shelf, so I get an espresso as well, made on an Elektra that's seen better days but made professionally, beans ground to order, a very good shot indeed.
To say that Kensington is underserved in the coffee realm is an understatment. Higher Ground is a coffee disaster and so is Peppino's; the chains are, well, chains. Right now The House is a shining beacon there and hope residents of Hillhurst and Sunnyside can appreciate what they have in this little gem. And for the record- yes, it's a church-affiliated coffeehouse, but no, they won't proselytize and they absolutely welcome anybody of any faith tradition there.
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