Subrosa Coffee

I live around the corner so this is my spot. The staff is always kind and cheerful and it’s always a good vibe with good music playing. The staff know their way around an espresso machine. The pulls are always dialed and the milk art is always crisp and fluffy. I usually get the cold brew though. It’s jet fuel so be careful! They also have a nice selection of pastries as well. We love this place!

I was there once last year and an extremely nice girl helped me out choosing the beans and then she grinded them for me. Unfortunately yesterday I went back and the man at the cashier was pretty rude and when I made my decision he told me they could not grind the beans for me. I guess I expected a very different treatment because of the previous positive experience... like for example asking me if I still want to buy the beans after telling me they don't grind them. Well, there's a lot of other good coffee out there! Subrosa is not for me.

The baristas are asking everyone for a tip. We’re in a pandemic, I get it. My partner ordered drip coffee and replied, “no” when she asked and then she gave him a real nasty look when she realized she wasn’t going to make an extra $1 for literally pushing a button. Tipping is up to the customer and the customer does not deserve nasty looks for saying no. I know he would have tipped if he ordered a special made drink, but it was drip coffee, so no, you don’t need a tip for pre-made coffee.