Interestingly, the first time I sipped here, I liked neither the coffee nor the room. And then I moved closer. It must have been a bad day for the barista, because Lighthouse is now one of my five-favorite roasters and the shots they pull are dynamite. Even better, Lighthouse might be the best espresso-value in the city. Anyplace where the baristas call out the usual orders of everyone in a line fifteen persons deep is a place I’m happy to be for two reasons. First—they know your order and this implies all kinds of great things. Second—they call out your order while you are eight customers back of the register. This reveals the amazing efficiency with which the baristas plow through what would otherwise be very deterring lines. Yes. This is Good.
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