Espresso House is like the Nordic twin of Starbucks, except in that the coffee beans used here outshine the competition across the pond, so they say.
Actually, let me rephrase that.
Various coffee and espresso chains and cafes in Europe supersede the chains here in the US. Coffee consumed across various European countries have yielded a smoother experience on the palate: there is less acidity, more depth all while remaining robust and balanced. I prefer less acidity and smoothness.
That being said, these chains deliver amazing lattes. Never had such a pleasant creamy experience and to the point of being decadent. While I find the pastries in their Copenhagen branches to be a bit better, their croissants can compete on a smaller scale with those sampled in Paris. The layout of their seating areas is also equally warm and inviting. When locals roost, they do so unobtrusively: ie, share conversations in a hushed manner. So unlike the many shouting and loud verbal matches as evident every morning at various local Starbucks in the Bay Area. Who knew those aging lungs would yield such audibly jarring content!
We went to several Espresso Houses during our stay in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway and the experience was the same: beautiful and inviting spaces, great assortment of delectable pastries, and amazing espresso drinks. read more