Originally Posted by lpecan

Went in today at about 1:30PM. The shop is inviting. Its very clean, has fun colors and decor. Definitely pulls off the 'third place' concept well. Mid-afternoon is a slow time, so it was just I in there. Barista was very friendly, and quick to take the order. I ordered a double espresso.

Shop uses a super-auto machine. It looked like a Franke, judging by the hemispheric-looking group, but admittedly I'm no expert on such things and forgot to look at the brand.

Anyway, espresso was served on a 15-20 sec shot, with some serious blonding at the end, served in a paper cup. In fairness, I poured it into a demitasse, so my review isn't exactly perfect. Tastes like the beans are a medium-dark blend, and the coffee came out a bit under-extracted and a tad bitter.

I don't know if I was undercharged, but $1.08 for a doubleshot is among the most competitive prices in town. Kudos to the designer. The shop has a long bar which would be really cool for hanging out. That seems to becoming more and more rare, even in third wave style shops.

Definitely one of the cooler-atmosphere hang outs along the North side. There's not a lot of coffee options up in Edmond, but I think I'd probably give Allaus the edge in Coffee, though neither have a particularly great product. I'd definitely go back. Coffee shops are about a whole lot more than coffee.

Lastly, I think it would be inaccurate to insinuate that Sonic ripped off the "Smoofie." Unless I misunderstand the product, the caffè affogato is not a new concept.