Cynthia T.
Yelp
When I told them they reminded me of Eclipse, they told me Solomon works here on certain days. It all makes sense.
I love, love, love NoFi's concept. There's no WiFi and no Take Out. When you visit, you're here for the full coffee experience. It's really a treat. Honestly? A little refreshing not seeing people tip-tapping away on their laptops.
You've heard of places with taps for different beers, yeah? NoFi has a list of coffees for you to choose from. They will also let you know the price, and if it comes in a pour over or if they serve it as an espresso or espresso-based drink. The other side of the menu has a list of tea. Much like a restaurant, they come to you and explain everything.
Service (much like Eclipse) always starts with complimentary (unlimited) glasses of water. These folks *know* coffee. I was more than happy to say, "I want a cortado, I trust your judgment when it comes to which coffee and milk to use." My friend said, "I want a coffee that tastes like a punch to the face," and another said, "I just want a coffee I can have with milk." I also had a ham and cheese croissant to make it a full breakfast.
Man. That cortado is what dreams are made of. A lot of cortados I've been having lately have been too watery, too bitter, too much of something. They nailed this one on every level. Temperature was perfect. Viscosity (wow I sound pretentious) was just right. Taste was rich but still a little bitter. A good sipper. The best part? It was oat milk, meaning I wasn't going to regret it 30 minutes later.
Much like with Eclipse, next time I come back, I'm just going to go Omakase/Dealer's Choice. They're the experts, not me. I will trust them to steer me in the right direction. So far, right on the money.