Best Espresso in Gothenburg: Cigarren
Greetings from Sweden, friends! The coblestone streets and charming shops look quintessentially European this visit: every business is trussled in tasteful holiday decor, replete with white lights and green garlands around each window. I've been in lovely Gothenburg for four days now, and feel thankful to find that the city's best cafe is conveniently located midway between the Hotel Avalon and the Figura design office: a brisk 15 minute walk that's all the sweeter while anticipating my next cafe cortado!
The lovely Cigarren sits on the Jarntorget square in the Linnestaden neighborhood next to the unfortunate Burger King, but you hardly notice the tacky neighbor once you lock eyes on Cigarren's crystal chandelier, gamingly hung outside under her front awning. You'll pass several teak tables and chairs as you make your way to the door; wool blankets are thoughtfully placed on the backs of the chairs, waiting for the cafe's patrons who choose an outdoor seat despite the cold: prime square and fountain watching. Inside the cafe are high bar tables and stools, a walk-in humidor for all your boss' tobacco needs, a pastry case of sweets, and most importantly, a barista who clearly takes much pride in how he prepares espresso beverages. Caramel-ly and rich, strong but not bitter, and always a double shot topped with a rosetta of steamed milk swirled into the espresso elixir. This could be Italy. Paired with a chocolate-coconut bar that always screams my name from the pastry platter, I hardly notice my jet lag, nor the fact that I'm 4,720 miles from my home town, the land of supreme coffee snobbery!
Enjoy the tunes while you're there: it was 'September' by Earth, Wind and Fire on Thursday...
http://www.cigarren.nu/
The lovely Cigarren sits on the Jarntorget square in the Linnestaden neighborhood next to the unfortunate Burger King, but you hardly notice the tacky neighbor once you lock eyes on Cigarren's crystal chandelier, gamingly hung outside under her front awning. You'll pass several teak tables and chairs as you make your way to the door; wool blankets are thoughtfully placed on the backs of the chairs, waiting for the cafe's patrons who choose an outdoor seat despite the cold: prime square and fountain watching. Inside the cafe are high bar tables and stools, a walk-in humidor for all your boss' tobacco needs, a pastry case of sweets, and most importantly, a barista who clearly takes much pride in how he prepares espresso beverages. Caramel-ly and rich, strong but not bitter, and always a double shot topped with a rosetta of steamed milk swirled into the espresso elixir. This could be Italy. Paired with a chocolate-coconut bar that always screams my name from the pastry platter, I hardly notice my jet lag, nor the fact that I'm 4,720 miles from my home town, the land of supreme coffee snobbery!
Enjoy the tunes while you're there: it was 'September' by Earth, Wind and Fire on Thursday...
http://www.cigarren.nu/
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