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Steve's Espresso

4.3 (281 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Ele S.

I love Steve's Espresso! The location is easy to get to and there is plenty of parking. The interior is extremely cute, there are two separate rooms you can sit in. One room is set up with more traditional tables and chairs and the other room has a very cozy atmosphere with couches and comfortable upholstered chairs. The shop was extremely busy, but the noise level was surprisingly not that loud. The barista was extremely customer friendly and even though he had multiple orders before me, he finished my drink in record time! I got an iced Rose Vanilla Latte with oatmilk and it was phenomenal! The drink was a perfect balance of flavors and you can taste the coffee, the coffee tasted rich, bodied, and high quality. The balance of ice and drink was great, the drink did not have too much ice and it was cold enough. Overall I had a great experience with Steve's Espresso and I am looking forward to visiting again and trying their other drinks and their food.

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Alyssa O.

The food is pretty good! I like that they serve both coffee and cocktails. I wish they had more sugar free options and the staff is not very friendly or welcoming, but the atmosphere is unique and I love the unique decor.

Tahs L.

I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Kind of dark, kind of different, and great staff. I ordered a chai and let me say that it was delicious! Will be coming back for another sip fr. Also got a breakfast croissant and it was good! Nothing insane but yummy for sure. They had a ton of pastry and food options as well as tea, coffee and drinks. Come for a great time and lots of seating!

Nicole R.

This is a great coffee shop that is surprisingly charming! There's two rooms of different seating options and unique decor like chandeliers and old-timey portraits. I got an iced coco mocha which was delicious and well priced. It was busy when I went in on Sunday morning, but the service was pretty fast. I would definitely come back here.

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Nay L.

Steve's espresso has been my number 1 Favorite coffee place for a really long time but today they just blew me out of the water with their kindness. Everyone here is always so human and I'm so grateful for the way that they treat each customer individually. It's very refreshing, especially in a very busy coffee shop. Today Jonathan allowed me to take my order over the phone while I sat in the front parking spot and my children slept in the car. And since they take Apple Pay, I was able to run in and grab my order and pay all within 30 seconds while seeing my kids from the window. This isn't just a post about their kindness and humanity. The coffee here is absolutely amazing so bold, but never bitter. And the place itself is super cozy and great for catching up with friends or working because it is split down the middle with booths. 1/2 of the shop is couches and tables and the other side is more community style seating. They have amazing food and fresh baked bakery items every single day. Also if you're interested, they do serve alcohol! They are open early and they stay open late for a coffee shop, which is also helpful and wonderful.

Jacob M.

I was very surprised when I came here! I have worked next to Steve's Espresso for years but have never tried it. I decided to walk over and was very impressed. There was tons of seating inside, lots of people there enjoying their drinks. We got a lavender dirty chai and a pistachio latte. Both very good and would come back to try other drinks!

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Laura L.

The good: friendly and efficient staff, great seating options, good music volume (I met a friend and we were able to hear each other as we chatted), and comfortable temperature. The treats in the bakery case looked delicious and they even had a gluten-free cookie option that looked yummy. The so so: my Americano was weak. There we're only three decaf tea options and of those, one was sweetened with Stevia, one had a lot going on flavor blend-wise, and the one my friend opted to get (hibiscus mint) just wasn't great. The furniture and walls were worn and tired looking.

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Marianne H.

Super cool vibe and friendly staff. I got the two breakfast tacos for $6.50 and they were good. Got to go back for the $16 bottomless mimosas sometime.

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Tony D.

I have been coming to Steve's for about 18 years. I worked in the area and stumbled on the place. I am always looking for a new coffee place trying to find a special one. I found a very special one here. I mostly stick with an espresso pull or an iced Americano with very little water. The ice melts fast enough to water it just fine. No WiFi but the vibe is so quiet and chill I have to pull out my hotspot, get some emails done and try to relax. I saw a review talking about the wood being worn. That is just the style. I don't think it looks much different that the first day they punched through to the space next door to expand the seating. The beans are spot on. There are baked goods if you want to munch on something while you sip.

Bailey L.

First time visit to Steve's Espresso this weekend! We had spent the morning on our friends boat and looking for a quick bite and pick me up near his house. On the corner of McClintock and Baseline, we found Steve's Espresso. It offers a shared parking lot, the sign says COFFEE in big letters on the outside, which marks the spot! The inside is quaint and cozy with various seating from tables to chairs, couches or booths. It was much larger than I would have expected from the outside! It's counter service, they offer a whole coffee and tea menu, but also a full food menu. I ordered the breakfast sandwich in a croissant and an iced chai latte. They handed me my "Berlin" sign, or marker and food arrived about 5-10 minutes later! I snagged my chai at the bar while I waited. The sandwich came with Muenster, bacon, egg and chipotle aioli. It was delicious , but I would have loved it even more if the croissant or entire sandwich was warmed, it felt a little unbalanced with the cold croissant. You also have the option for toast or bread. I added the pickled onions, which I love on pretty juicy anything! The value is definitely there. Their food is incredibly priced and hits the spot if you want something quick and more than just a pastry. My chai was absolutely delish! Made in house and creamy and delicious. The service was great, both gentlemen were very friendly through the whole process. I would definitely return!

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Really nice staff. Coffee was great, I got a pumpkin spice latte. And the breakfast sandwich on croissant was absolutely delicious.

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Really good iced oat milk latte! A bit thick and rich, but a good spot for a treat of a coffee. Love a good locally owned coffee place!

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