Café Pisolino Café Pisolino

Kafa Forest Single-Origin Ethiopia by Lavazza; bold, fruity, caramalized sugar

Big Shoulders Coffee black cold brew on draft.

La Riserva de Tierra Colombia blend by Lavazza; caramel, brown sugar, citrus

Espresso poured over hot water

Equal parts espresso and steamed milk, comes default with whole milk

Double shot of espresso topped with foamy steamed milk, comes default with whole milk

Espresso topped with a long pour of steamed milk, comes default with whole milk

Espresso, house-made mocha sauce, and a long pour of steamed milk, comes default with whole milk

Espresso shaken with demerara syrup and ice, topped with milk, comes default with whole milk

Espresso, white chocolate-lemon-cherry syrup, oat milk by default, topped with fruity cereal

Espresso topped with whole milk that is infused with hazelnut butter and sweetened condensed milk, comes default with whole milk and cannot be substituted

Espresso, house-made rosemary-maple syrup, milk of choice, garnished with rosemary sprig and course sea salt, comes default with whole milk

Big Shoulders cold brew and vanilla bean peach syrup.

VOLITION Mo Cha concentrate and milk of choice, comes default with whole milk

Strawberry syrup, VOLITION Mo Cha concentrate, milk of choice, freeze dried strawberry garnish, comes default with whole milk

Hugo Tea Chai concentrate, demerara syrup, milk of choice, comes default with whole milk

House-made chocolate sauce topped with milk of choice, comes default with whole milk

Rotating iced tea from Big Shoulders Coffee; current selection:citrus mint matcha.

This cake works because the ricotta acts as a secret weapon, delivering unmatched moisture and a tender crumb while balancing the bright citrus. It achieves this perfect morning pastry profile through a specific combination of chemical reactions and baking techniques. 

Mbriulata (also called bignolata or briolata) works perfectly because of the fundamental culinary science of flavor balancing. The combination of savory sausage, briny olives, and sweet sautéed onions creates a masterpiece of taste and texture.

This dish works because the sea salt perfectly balances the heavy, sweet, and rich flavor of the caramel and dark chocolate. Salt actively suppresses bitterness and enhances sweetness, preventing the dessert from becoming cloying. This item is gluten-free.

This dish works because it relies on the culinary principle of balancing sharp acidity with sweet, jammy fruitiness, all while building a multi-layered contrast in textures.

Pairing a cornetto with simple syrup works perfectly because the sweet syrup balances the dough's rich butter content, locks in essential moisture, and creates a glossy, bakery-style crust. It is the ultimate pastry pairing.

This dish works because it relies on the culinary principle of layered contrasts. It balances a rich, buttery pastry with the nutty, slightly salty profile of the pistachio, ensuring the dessert feels deeply satisfying without becoming overly sweet.

This combination is a contrast of balancing salty, sweet, creamy, and peppery elements on a buttery pastry. Every bite hits a different craving.

This dish is an elevated, savory spin on the classic Caprese pairing. It succeeds because of the harmony between sweet fruit acid and creamy, rich dairy.

A dark chocolate chip cookie topped with sea salt works because it creates a perfectly balanced sweet-and-salty loop that elevates a simple dessert.

soft scrambled egg, provolone, calabrian aioli, toasted brioche

This combination works perfectly because it balances rich, savory roasted chicken with crisp textures, bright citrus, and peppery greens, all tied together by a creamy emulsion.