The cafe Carioca is good. They do a fine job with making espresso drinks, however I ordered a pour over also and it came out looking like tea. It was basically super hot water with a slight coffee tint. It wasn't at all what I expected, but the barista said it's supposed to be that light and have a 'suave' taste. She indicated it was the nature of the roast from #fazendasantavirginia
Additionally, they offer some vegan food options. I had the alho poró quiche and while the flavor of the leeks was good the actual texture was rather gelatinous kinda similar to the vegan quiche at #timelesscafe in Oakland, CA. I'm guessing it has to do with the vegan cheese. I think it would be better if they added something crispy like vegan bacon or crispy potatoes.
Overall, it's a sweet, charming little cafe that is much needed in the area. Hopefully, the V60 (pour overs) will improve (with a finer grind and not such an extreme temperature) and maybe they can expand the vegetarian/plant-based food selection. read more