Visit 9Bar HNL for Perfect Espresso

Latte art at 9Bar HNL

I love coffee, espresso, and am absolutely smitten with latte art.  I will do a lot for latte art.  For instance, I will drive miles for it and opt for a whole milk latte instead of my regular non-fat latte knowing that the fat in the milk makes for prettier art.  As frivolous as it sounds, small things like that make me happy.

My visit was strictly for a latte, but I was certainly tempted by their delicious showcase of pastries.  I will definitely be returning for one of their scruffins!  I'm bringing the kids too!  They'll love the hot chocolate with toasted mini marshmallows!  The scent of marshmallows toasted to order is heavenly.   

9Bar HNL is located in Salt at our Kaka'ako and did you know is named because the perfect shot of espresso is pulled with 9-bars of pressure?  After having my latte, I can attest that 9Bar HNL is perfectly named.  

 

The pastries are hard to resist!

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In Search of Latte Art. Found It at Glazer's Coffee

Latte art is created by pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso in a pattern or design.  However, there's the controversy that the focus on the superficial appearance of the latte takes away from more important attributes such as the taste.  

What nonsense. 

Did you see how CUTE that latte bear is?! He made my day and the latte was just as delicious as it was amazingly adorable. 

Glazer's Coffee serves up espresso drinks prepared in unique Seattle tradition.  Their mission is to provide a rich, smooth, delicious espresso drink to their customers and they have succeeded. 

Their coffee house offers free wifi and a place to study or relax.  But mind you, it's awfully quiet in there. I went in on a Saturday morning with 3 little ones in tow and although we didn't get any dirty looks, I didn't feel comfortable staying too long and disrupting the peace. 

Glazer's is located on 2700 S. King Street and is open Monday through Thursday from 7am to 11pm, Fridays 7am to 9pm, and Saturday & Sunday 8am to 11pm.  Parking is in the shared lot with Sushi King. 

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