WiredCoffeeEspress

This place is truly outstanding in every way. Todd is a very accomplished and passionate barista, and his consistent quality is a thing to behold. His espresso is outstanding alone, but his Cappuccino is a work of art!

This is only a review for the coffee. I DID NOT try anything else there.
I’m a photographer. You ask me to come shoot your wedding and I claim to have a «Real Camera» and then I show up and shoot with an iPhone. Now imagine those results. Unfortunately, that sums up my experience.
If you have the term «Real Cappuccino» on your menu I should not have a choice between small, medium and large. Cappuccino comes in one size and in 1 ratio. Your espresso was over-​roasted which I don’t really mind if it was pulled properly. It wasn’t and was over-​extracted (super bitter) and over-​heated (burnt flavor). It was so bitter that it took my breath away; I did something I’ve never done before which was throw the coffee away after 3 sips.
The reason I didn’t say something to the staff and the reason this is a 1 star review is because you claim to have a «Real Cappuccino» and a real cappuccino you do not have. If you make a claim like that, prepare to back it up because you will be and should be compared to coffee shops serving the «Real» standard. In my opinion and experience having traveled within the past 30 days to Boston, NYC NY, Wash. DC, Princeton NJ and living in Raleigh, your «Real Cappuccino» does not rank.

This place is amazing. One of a very few who know excellent coffee and can consistently produce it. Probably not your thing if you’re a SBUX drone but if you crave crafted espresso drinks you’ll love it. Also makes excellent gelato on site. Décor is sparse and chill so it’s a cool place to hang out. Good wifi and regular music nights.