06-20-2014, 11:00 PM
(06-20-2014, 06:16 AM)AusCapper Wrote: What is a "real" espresso bar Rick?
Does McCafe not make "real" espresso? You mean to tell me I have been consuming fake espresso? Their coffee beans look pretty real to me- and tastes great. Quite good quality if you ask me, (up there with "real" cafe's). Just my opinion of course.
McCafe is an "espresso bar" within their restaurant. The staff are all barista trained, their coffee machines and other equipment are top shelf.
My point is, they adapted to their prospective customers needs, they didn't fear the challenge set by their competitors across the street. They didn't limit the possibilities of their business potential.
Well then, they must be serving better espresso Down Under than they are in the USA. What they have here is OK - just OK.
And I do agree with you - they made a solid attempt to up their game in the coffee department. It was a wise move on their part.