Bitter + Sweet

The café offers high-quality coffee beverages such as espresso and flat white, with Sightglass beans used to prepare well-executed, complex-tasting milk espresso. The gesha pourover is highlighted for its excellent extraction, resulting in a bright and juicy cup. Unique coffee-based drinks like the black sesame latte and miso latte are also available, providing interesting flavors that aren’t overly sweet. The red velvet latte is noted for its smooth and creamy texture, with impressive latte art.

The café environment features a cozy setup with stuffed chairs, a large communal table, and a raised bar with seats. However, some find it cramped and recommend it more as a spot for quick coffee breaks rather than long work sessions. The ambiance includes quirky decorations, including anime memes, bodybuilder Pokemon figurines, and retro games, which contribute to the place’s unique charm.

There are tables with outlets available for those looking to study or work, and WiFi is provided via a voucher system with a two-hour limit per device. Despite the limited seating, the place is visually stimulating and has a generally friendly, albeit sometimes inconsistent, service. The café also offers various sweets, including twice-baked almond croissants, and allows customization of drinks like the Karl the Fog tea latte with oat milk. Popular choices such as the pho latte and taro matcha offer further diversity in the drink menu.