Coffee By The Books • Pasadena, CA
With buttery richness, the espresso almost perfectly compliments the hazelnut syrup I requested with this cappuccino. Looking at the picture, you could see immediately that Coffee by the Books cares about presenting this European specialty with confident flair. when in Pasadena, take the time to stop off and support this espresso connoisseur.
Linnaea’s Cafe • Garden Street in San Luis Obispo
Pacific Whey • Costa Mesa, CA
I don’t have anything nice to say about this cappuccino. The most mild comment I could make is that it only cost me $3.75 and that I would not choose to drink this same cup were it given to me. The espresso was drawn long and added to to watery milk with inadequate proportion and [...]
My Coffee Sidekick
My daughter has been treated to cappuccinos since before she was born. Should I even wonder why she reaches for my mug and easily swallows the final sips?
Lux • Phoenix, AZ
I usually steer clear of mochas since they tend to come out heavy on sickeningly sweet chocolate, but Lux offers a delectable Cafe Mocha with promise of continual return. When in Phoenix …
LUX • Phoenix, AZ
A most delicious option for cappuccino (or any other espresso based drink). I recently treated my grandmother to experience this Coffee Lover’s Dream upon my last visit to Phoenix. Her classic Mocha (see next post) and my cappuccino made a great pairing for a girl’s day out on our way to the salon. This is [...]
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf • Lake Forest
I call this a typical chain-store Cafe Con Leche* disguised as a cappuccino. With a little effort in training and motivation, chain-store Baristas could be successful coffee artists. For some reason, it is unusually uncommon to find a true espresso specialist in a chain-store coffee shop. It can be compared to finding a great hair [...]
Con Panna • Chapman Coffee House
I don’t know if it was the barista on duty, or just the need for caffeine on a cool California night, but this Con Panna hit the spot! If you love good espresso with a creamy sweet cap, try this two dollar drink. Served in classy matching cup and saucer, perfectly pulled single shot of [...]
Panera at The District Tustin, CA
Panera’s cappuccino is described as espresso and steamed milk “capped” with foam. Not a traditional approach, but it seems to work for this food chain. The foam seems to be well frothed, but little attention was paid in making this typically artful drink. Some automatically pulled shots tossed in the bottom of a ceramic mug [...]
Felix’s at the Orange Plaza
An excellent choice for any time of day, Felix’s in the Orange Plaza offers Cafe Cubano, served quick and fresh. Pairs well with any Cuban style apetizer and conversations with loved ones or alone with your thoughts. Definitely a winner. ::em:: atmosphere *****functionality* [no wireless]cappucino****