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"Situated in the space where the shuttered flagship Astro location once stood, Alba has gone on to gain its own traction as an Eater Award-winning cafe, offering visitors a subtle, IYKYK Mexican vibe with bilingual subheadings on the menus and beverages and bites featuring a blend of tradition and innovation. Highlights include a refreshing rhubarb-infused iced espresso espritzer; cafe de olla, prepared with drip coffee or as a latte and flavored with piloncillo, canela, and spice; and a cinnamon-punctuated Mexican hot chocolate. To eat, a breakfast sandwich featuring a silky souffle egg on a brioche bun with cheddar, chile de árbol aioli, and chives, as well as a curated selection of creative baked goods like mole-infused conchas prepared by local home bakers. Coffee is sourced from Anthology Coffee in Eastern Market and Grand Coffee Roasters, based in San Francisco. Vibe check: Alba has joined a growing number of cafes that are keeping their doors open later in the evening, out of recognition to folks who may not drink alcohol but still desire a fun, safe place to gather in the evenings. As such, Alba is open from 8 p.m. to midnight on Thursday and Friday, with coffee, tea, and other nonalcoholic beverages, along with live performances by local artists." - Serena Maria Daniels