Espresso Milano — Restaurant in Midland

I stopped in here last year, ordered a coffee then sat down, inside. Apparently they didn't call your name when your coffee is done because I sat there for quite awhile. I finally went up to the counter to ask and my coffee had been sitting there, getting cold, not happy!

This time I rode my bike here. Great bike parking right outside their establishment! Went in to order and this time I just ordered a regular coffee with the free refills. They had an organic Mexican coffee so that was my choice. I pumped the thermos to get only two small squirts of coffee. Not starting out well.

I quickly mentioned it to the staff and they immediately started brewing more. I only had to wait a few minutes before the tasty, hot, organic coffee was ready.

I love that they have different flavors of powders you can add along with sugar, honey and sweeteners.

So I believe they have redeemed themselves, for now!

Parking can be tricky with little parallel parking in front but as I mentioned the bike parking is right in front.

Prices seem ok, if not a bit high. I paid $3.25 for a regular coffee that I fill myself.

Atmosphere is casual. I didn't get the "hippie" feel other reviewers mentioned, but very casual. Seating inside is small with bar seating at the window and maybe 6 small tables. Outside seating is a bench, 2 very small tables and 2 picnic style tables with umbrellas.

I'll probably be back to sit outside and maybe try one of the cold coffee selections, but I'll be sure to wait by the counter for...

Update: my favorite coffee house has vindicated themselves, the pic that actually looks like a cappuccino is the best, driest cappucino I have had in longer than I can remember. The foam was dense, mounded beyond the rim of the cup and extended half way down into the cup, heavenly and absolutely perfect. Thank you for restoring my faith. Edit: it is with a heavy heart I update this review. This morning I stopped at Espresso Milano for a dry cappuccino, I've included a picture with this update because what I received barely could be considered a cappuccino and was definitely not dry in any sense of the word. I always ask that they not put a lid on my cappuccino because only an uncultured heathen would do that and ruin the foam, but it wouldn't have mattered this time because the foam was more like milk bubbles that popped away on their own to leave what you see, basically a latte and definitely not what I ordered. Espresso Milano has been my favorite coffee shop since they opened in the late 1990s. No matter if I'm in the mood for a dry cappuccino or a candy bar flavored coffee drink the baristas made it perfect every time,...

I've been here a few times. All my previous visits were more than satisfactory. However, I just had quite a bad experience. I ordered a 20 oz cococcino (mochaccino mexicano). I've had this before and it was good. This time is was OVER HALF foam. I initially didnt want to say anything but then I reasoned that I payed over 5 dollars for it. But their excuse was that cappuccinos are half foam... which is just straight up wrong. They are 25%-33% foam. NOT over half. I'll ask about it next time I visit. This is one of my favorite coffee shops. I really hope this was a one...