Another super hip coffee joint. Im all for new coffee shops i just wish they weren't all so similar in their approach to roasting. I find that the more hipster the place the worse the coffe is. I need a nice bold dark roast, the options here are way too acidic. They often will not roast anything more then medium. I had an Americano because the espresso is sometimes better but not the case. It is like drinking a cup of hot orange juice. I love coming to new cities and trying their coffee scene, but more often than not end up with my tried and true Starbucks. Love it or hate it you will most likely be able to find a coffee roast you can enjoy which is more than i can say about the new...
Read moreI had a couple of hours to kills in FiDi before a client meeting so I decided to park myself at the Coffee Shop. I decided to get the cold brew ($4.50) and asked for single pump of vanilla flavor but was told that apart from simple syrup they don't have any flavor shots. The barista was friendly which is the case in most of the coffee shows in FiDi except Peets.
The cold brew had a clean non-acidic taste as expected but it lacked any real depth of flavor and felt monotonous. It did the job of keeping me busy for an hour or so and I was on my way as a happy customer. 3.5 stars rounded to 4 is how I'd...
Read moreI come here because of two things: ambiance and the Dynamo Donuts. They serve Four Barrel coffee and their mochas are okay, not as rich as Philz coffee, but I like supporting them versus Starbucks. So far, I've the powdered cake and spiced chocolate donuts. The texture is cakey, moist and substantial. And the flavors are will balanced. Since they serve out of 111 Minna gallery, you can enjoy the artwork and find plenty of seating. Not a bad place to work remotely. Most folks...
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