George Howell Coffee — Restaurant in Newton

Upon entering, my nostrils forthwith grew tumescent with the stench of the glorious expresso and sweet hot cream.

I ordered two drinks with different espessos, one of which took a little adjustment to get perfect (espresso is extremely persnickety).

Even though they were busy and the shot was off by a decidedly de minimus margin that most baristas would have no qualms about serving, they remade it for me and gave me a coupon for a free drink! Imagine the surprise and delectation of their dear customer! Nary a displeased chunter from this imbibeant would these fine baristafolk elicit from me!

While I was waiting, they were sure to clean their surfaces with punctilious exactitude, abrogating the proliferation of covid or any such pathogen as might inflict a distemperate affectation upon a lady such as I!

The drinks proved a dazzling olfactory experience most sensorial, nay, sensuous. Until today, I have never had an espresso nor any drink as good.

I shall be returning posthaste to use my...

George Howell is one of the American visionaries of specialty coffee that offers greater transparency in the supply chain from distant farm to the café counter and your table. Specializes in single origins, medium and light roasts of washed coffees. I had an excellent Kenyan espresso this time. Expect more emphasis on high-toned acidity rather than fruitiness and low notes. The shop is nice, the seating good, and the baristas were very friendly. Food is limited, and we only found a vegan option in the tasty packaged bars. Lots of beans on sale from Africa and South America. Sat at a quiet table on the street. They offer something unique, which is a freezer that sells Cometeer frozen coffee shots. George Howell is among the Roasters that Cometeer brews and freezes. Normally you have to buy these online, so this is a nice way to try them out or just pick them up if it’s...

Unfortunately, I’ve loved this place until my encounter this morning. I’ve told many people about how great George Howell’s coffee is and how welcoming they are.

I placed an order in person and was happily greeted by the cashier. My experience went sour as soon as I heard what I thought was my drink order. (I am hard of hearing in one ear and did not have my aid in)… I mistakenly grabbed the wrong drink and was rudely spoken to by the barista who made it. “That is not your drink, I said insert drink order” and proceeded to grab the drink away.

I take full responsibility for grabbing the wrong drink. However, it was not intentional, nor was I going to play the “victim” of being hard of hearing… though I do believe this is a lesson learned. You truly do not know what people have going on in their lives and should be a bit...