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Small, sweet-smelling corner bakery run by exceedingly friendly, and rather knowledgeable (including coffee), staff. Only three tables with most of the space devoted to baking. Ask for a ceramic cup (a large, wide-brimmed brown ACF) instead of paper - their default. Single-group La Pavoni can sometimes run cool, but the attentive staff will voluntarily discard errant pours; they take their time out of simplicity and in wanting to do it right. And they'll talk you up a good conversation while you wait. Espresso has a mild, sweet smoky flavor, a sometimes-thick but more recently thin body (one of its inconsistencies), and a moderate amount of crema across the wide top. Has the potential to be inconsistent, but interacting with the staff will ensure you get it right. Milk-frothing is weaker (fairly large, inconsistent bubbles) and generous.
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