. "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "I was pleasantly surprised to find that Big Dog serves Intelligentsia Coffee, which is great. The baristas are always friendly and professional. Every time I've been there I've had good, fast service. The pour-over coffees are quite good, but they do take a little bit longer since they are not often ordered here. The espresso (usually Black Cat) is also good, with the baristas knowing how to properly extract a shot.\n\nHowever, the milk they use is so awful that I can't order milk drinks anymore. After multiple attempts ordering a cappuccino (thinking maybe it was just a bad batch of milk or a new barista) the terribly sour taste of the milk drove me away. If you are adding heaps of sugar, you may not notice, but I find the milk to be sour and sharp rather than properly complimenting the espresso with natural sweetness.\n\nOn that note, the pour-over coffees are great, and the tea is also worth ordering. The atmosphere and location is great, with the patio in the summer and fireplace in the winter. Probably the best place in South Side."^^ . . "0"^^ . . "2014-11-04T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ .