7/31/24
TL;DR…read moreI would rate this coffee shop 5/5 stars.
The King's Café is a fun little coffee shop in downtown Glasgow, with a nicely sized coffee menu, with other drink options as well. They feature a few different espresso options, with a multitude of latte flavors; and smoothie options as well.
Before I continue, I'd like to point out that I am a barista at my local coffee shop where I live. That being said, I am by no means a coffee expert. I do, however have good knowledge of coffee, espresso, milk steaming, and the like.
(Background)
I came to The King's Café with my dad in July of 2024, hoping to try something new and interesting. Additionally, I wanted to try their cappuccino, to see how different coffee shops make it. We ended up not trying any bakery item, so I'm the future I will edit my review to include them. My brother has also been to this coffee shop before I did, giving me his input as well.
(Friendliness)
The barista at the bar was very kind and helpful, and when I asked what he suggests, he was open to answer my questions. He also seemed enthusiastic about his job, engaging in conversation with customers.
(Coffee)
I ordered a cappuccino and a Caramel Apple latte (I can't remember the exact name of the drink-it was a seasonal beverage, maybe called the Pink Lady[??], I've forgotten). The Caramel Apple latte was an interesting combination of flavors, with the apple flavor overpowering the caramel by just a little, which I didn't mind all too much.
The cappuccino was a little different than I had expected. A traditional cappuccino is made in 12oz or 6oz cup, served as a 1/3-ish ratio of espresso, milk, and foam. When I ordered my cappuccino, the barista gave me the option of a 16oz or 20oz- a little bit different than a traditional cappuccino. Additionally, there wasn't any latte art on the top of my cappuccino, which isn't really a big deal to me, but I know that some people can be picky.
SIDE NOTE:
A previous negative review said that the espresso shots that they pour are 10 seconds, which is way off from a perfect 27 second shot. I asked the barista at the bar, and he poured me a shot of espresso, to test my theory. the shot that he poured was 34 seconds, which is *technically* a bit long, but still a very good, and servable shot.
(Smoothies)
My dad ordered a strawberry smoothie, which is one of the many different fruits that they have available for smoothies. When he took a sip of it, however, he pointed out that it was quite grainy. Which he concluded could be attributed to the use of access ice, or the use of refrozen strawberries. Again, it wasn't a terribly big deal, but it is good to know for the future.
When my brother went to this coffee shop and few weeks before I did, he pointed out that they have protein powder available to add to your smoothies, which is a nice addition, considering many coffee shops don't have that option.
(Atmosphere)
The atmosphere of The King's Café is very chill and relaxed, with classic music playing at a reasonable volume over some speakers. Additionally, they uphold a chill, Elvis Presley vibe, with fun paintings of him, vinyl records, and music playing devices decorating the café. The place seemed nice and clean, with the bathrooms, dining room, and bar area cleaned regularly.
To conclude my review, The King's Café is a chill, relaxing environment to grab a coffee or smoothie at. After further review, I rate this place 5/5 stars, and I would definitely recommend!
Thanks for reading ;)
