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    Crescendo Espresso Bar

    3.9 (62 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Ericka B.

    Went here to get some work done in the morning. I love that the atmosphere is very laid back and there are plenty of tables. We ended up ordering a drip coffee and one of the summer specials, better call Paul. The special was a surprise in taste with the cherry bitters, but it was very pleasant. Gave a nice tart contrasting bitterness to the coffee and sweet syrup. Their drip coffee is also quite tasty and way better priced than a lot of coffee shops in the area. Definitely a go to place to get some work done and grab some caffeine.

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    Farah A.

    Enjoy your breakfast with delicious Treehugger sandwich and Iced Mocha from Crescendo Espresso Bar at Hilldale!! Treehugger - Baked egg, aged cheddar, basil pesto, and tomato on whole wheat english muffin. Crescendo makes a tasty iced mocha, it was a 10/10 for me. The treehugger sandwich was delicious and so filling. Loved the flavors of aged cheddar, basil pesto, and tomatoes!! It's a cute spot to enjoy good coffee and good food. The place has a warm inviting atmosphere and friendly employees. Great place to study or work offsite for a few hours. Check it out TODAY!

    Almond croissant

    Delicious coffee & pastries - perfect place to get some work done even on the weekend. Friendly staff and cute interior.

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    Noah L.

    Crescendo has a lot going for it. The menu is streamlined but interesting, and coffee is pretty good and sometimes great depending on the day or who's making it. The decor is pretty clean and modern, maybe too much but it's still a nice place to work or relax in. The service is a little spotty but never bad. I go here really often because it's in a super convenient location, and has later and more consistent hours than most other coffee shops. But ultimately the quality is less consistent than I'd like. If I could give it 3.5 stars I would but I'm really happy it exists so I'll round up.

    Chai loose tea
    Michael B.

    Check out this place for all caffeine needs while at hilldale mall! Modern feel in the alley off Hollander- this smaller coffee shop that specializes in espresso but good at everything. They even have burritos and fancy toast options. They have a 10 loose leaf options as well. The cups have the logo on the built in sleeve. It also feels better textures to drink out of than the original paper cup. Not a lot of space, and somewhat loud with the machines and people. Most of the chairs are uncomfortable and the bar stools don't have a back, but this may be more for to go.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Htx Herbivore H.

    I had a pumpkin spice latte (upon the barista's recommendation) and really enjoyed it. Though the price was a bit steep ($5.64 for a 12oz), both the coffee and the atmosphere were great. There was music playing in the background, but it was still a good place to read or get some work done.

    Sweet Matcha
    Kayley R.

    What a quaint little coffee bar. The vibes here are phenomenal! It was nice and quiet with beautiful decor, and a masterfully graphically designed menu. The baristas that were working were very kind! As for our drinks (We didn't get any food, sadly. It looks delicious!), they were quite tasty, but the Sweet Matcha was mostly foam. I had a delectably rich caramel latte with oat milk (not to mention the beautiful foam art on top). I highly recommend coming here if you find yourself shopping at Hilldale and need a pick-me-up!

    Iced oat milk latte
    Max M.

    Stopped by Crescendo Expresso Bar to do some online work while enjoying an iced latte. The vibes at Crescendo were very good. The venue was well lit inside and the bar had their windows open where you could feel the rays of the sun and the wind. The oat milk iced latte that I got was very yummy. The latte had a strong expresso flavor and the ratio was right. Overall, the drink was around $6 after tip which was a bit on the pricier side. Will return as the venue was very nice, the waiters were very friendly, and the atmosphere was clean and well lit.

    Spring 2023 specials
    Bri M.

    Amazing environment in hilldale with friendly staff. I love working here with the garage door open in the summer. Today I tried the spring special "nectar latte" with oat milk and iced. Very tasty!

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    This was nice find on Madison. Bit of a walk into an outdoor mall, but good service and tasty coffee made it worth it.

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    I had their blueberry matcha latte and it was divine! Quick service and great atmosphere.

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    Stopped in this morning before work. Good atmosphere. Perfect latte and friendly barista!

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