Espresso Culture & Cuisine – A rare true café in Las Vegas…

In any other town, this delightful little café might be just that…a delightful little café. Here, in Las Vegas it’s actually a real gem. Indeed, this restaurant café (bordering Henderson) is independently owned. That’s almost an anomaly in this town that works on chain restaurant formulas. And if it’s not a chain, then the restaurant is owned or operated by a corporation, most likely a casino. So, in the rare instance where I stumble upon a place that is owned and cared for by REAL people, I just want to shout and dance.

But, aside that endearing attribute, the Espresso café offers a symphony of reasons as to why you’d want to hang out there. Super friendly staff for starters. Free WiFi, bien sur (seamless connection with plenty of power plugs). Fun décor with a mix of seating arrangements to suit your specific purpose at the time of visit: the LeCorbusier (copies, shhhhh) chairs were perfect for an early Saturday morning coffee-and-paper routine with my husband, while the tables and chairs where my choice for a business rendez-vous later in the week. There is also a little sofa nook that seems to be the most prized area.

The coffee is Illy (they invented espresso you know?) which in itself gives the place an official stamp of
approval. No regular drip here. Only the espresso machine is used and you can have an Americano if you want the drip alternative. Anything lighter than that and you’ll want to go to Coco’s down the street (ugh!). Espresso makes serving coffee an experience with every cup presented on its own little tray, with all the coffee accoutrements, anise biscotti included. Food stuff is mainly paninis and salads. There is live music on certain nights and that’s where the culture bit comes in.

Love it. This is my new neighborhood hangout.

PS: find it at 9555 S. Eastern Av, Las Vegas, NV, 89123 – 702-243-4559. I’m not sending you to the website ‘cause it’s an insult to the café. You’ll need to find that on your own!!!