caffe d'bolla

had a cappucino and espresso — fantastic coffee The owner also took the time to help me understand how to make better coffee on my own. This is the Coffee lovers delight

Thank you — people like this deserve success

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

tl;dr: Don't go here.

I was really disappointed by this. I make a point of getting Siphon coffee any time it's available because I have always had really bold, vibrant cups from siphon. Similarly, I have only paid $40+ for a coffee one time before, and it was the best coffee I've ever had in my life (it was wild civet coffee in Vietnam - it's expensive because someone had to chase a wild cat down to harvest it). And honestly, I'm not usually put off by pretentiousness, if you see a bit, there's often something there to back it up.

I was in town for a conference, and I had seen this place online and wanted to go. It wasn't open before the conference (it has very odd hours for a coffee shop, not opening until 10 AM), so I ran over a bit after lunch to grab coffee between sessions. Similar to many of the other reviews here, when I walk in the door I'm not acknowledged by the owner at all, but rather I'm motioned in by the sole customer there who noticed that I was standing there unsure what to do. I sit down, and after a couple minutes of listening to the owner and the guy drinking his coffee chat, I'm finally asked what I would like and handed the siphon menu.

NOTE: When I looked at the siphon menu I saw the prices ranged from $30 to $50. I assumed that these were prices for bags of coffee - I was incorrect, and failed to clarify before buying, that's on me.

I scan the tasting notes and gravitate toward the top of the list, seeing a mix of citrus, sweet fruity notes, and some chocolate-oriented notes to round it out. Sounds like a great cup.

The owner brews the coffee, I enjoy watching him brew, asking questions about the technique, and he's knowledgeable, noting interesting tidbits like how siphon brewing is a brewing method where the beans are not in boiling water (due to the air gap from the heating element), while also being a brew without temperature falloff (because it's being actively heated during the brew process). He finishes brewing, pours the cup for me, and tells me to not drink for 9 minutes to let the brew cool first so the flavors can open up. Again, I've bought in (I've already realized I'm going to be here a while and decided to go for the ride), and I'm trusting someone who's this detail-oriented to provide me a great experience.

When I finally take my first sip, the coffee is acrid. The primary flavor that I got off of it was burnt popcorn. The owner asks about the tasting notes, indicating interest in how I'm experiencing it, and I note that I was surprised that it tasted more bitter than I expected. He then told me that coffee is never bitter, and that I drank it to soon. Specifically, he said that he would recommend people don't drink their coffee for 15 minutes, but that that doesn't generally fly. I should note here, that the room we're in was cool, the cup has an extremely wide top, and it was barely warm by the time I had tried it. He insisted that the moment it came down to body temperature the flavors would really show up.

I drank the coffee slowly over the next 15 minutes as it transitioned from barely warm to tepid. The burnt flavor reduced a little, and some other notes of lime, peach, and chocolate started to show up a little, but overall this was just a bad cup of coffee. It wasn't helped that as he talked about what he does and interacting with other people in industry, he couldn't help but be negative toward everyone: deriding the roasting and tasting practices elsewhere in the industry; commenting that if you pull a siphon in a certain way you're just bad and shouldn't make coffee; bragging that's he's the 3rd or 4th best coffeemaker in the country, etc. This is before he started trying to convince me to buy bitcoin.

If you're going to provide lackluster service, brag, put down the rest of the i

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great cappuccino. Owner knows really knows what he's doing and also had some great stories.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I didn't know coffee could be this good. By far the best espresso I have ever had. John cares a lot about his craft, and has a lot of knowledge and passion to share. It is amazing that such a place exists right in SLC.

Note that it is expensive, and it is not a "meeting space" kind of coffee shop. The space is oriented to be focused on the coffee, the preparation, and the barista. Go in with an open mind and a willingness to be told the other coffee you've had isn't good, and enjoy a very unique and excellent coffee experience.

My partner and I visited Caffè d'bolla for the Siphon coffee experience to celebrate our anniversary. It was so worth it. After reading some of the reviews online, I was a little worried about what the experience would be like, but it was enjoyable. The owner took the time to talk through the process and explained how and why it all works. We had lots of questions and he was more than happy to answer them. The coffee was amazing. He explained how to drink it to take advantage of all the flavor notes. We ordered a cortado also, which was so good! If you are a coffee lover and want to experience some great coffee, you've got to check this place out. The siphon coffee experience seems expensive but I feel it was worth the price. If you go, make sure to give yourself enough time to sit and really enjoy the experience and be open to follow his guidance on how to drink it to get the most out of all the flavors.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Siphon Coffee Brewer Replacement Cloth Filters 5

We were visiting SLC and this place has got some recommendations so, we decided to see what’s so special about it. What’s the point of some 19 years legacy if you’re rude to your customers ? We asked for 3 espresso shots to go and the gentleman refused to do that by blabbering some nonsense. Anyways I would suggest reading other reviews before you decide to visit this place. Also, an espresso costs $35 if I’m not wrong, lol. I would suggest blue copper, cupla, publik etc. which are much more welcoming and have a great taste.

Amazing place, it’s almost like a chef sushi bar for coffee. I bookmarked this place over a year ago after being told about it and finally had the time to stop by SLC to give it a try, great experience.

This is not a typical “coffee shop”, he will not make you an iced caramel macchiato to go. He will serve you coffee the way it’s supposed to be served and I really respect that. Take your time, sit down and enjoy a few drinks.

This place is an experience! The coffee is on the spendy side and for people who enjoy coffee; it’s not sweet, his coffee is all about flavor notes and complexity. It’s a lot better than what you would get at almost any other coffee shop. I opted for the 11$ espresso and when I took my first sip of the espresso I was floored at the complexity of the flavor and the quality of the coffee. He makes it all in front of you explains his steps and best of all this place is a one man operation. Just be sure to go in with an open mind because his coffee is art and understandably there is a certain way to experience it truly enjoy his coffee; just take his advice and you won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Impressive and Unique place ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

$8 bubble milk tea with iron wire in it?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This place has a pretentious vibe

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Coffee and pastry was fantastic. Owner was generous with sharing their knowledge and expertise

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was one of the most unique experiences I've ever had. I learned a lot about siphon coffee, roasting beans, water quality, and how to best brew in my pourover at home. The coffee experience was really cool. I enjoyed sitting and intentionally tasting the coffee and all of the different flavors it had to offer over time. Highly recommend to anyone who really enjoys coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I recently ordered a cappuccino and an Americano here, and both were absolutely delicious! The Americano had such a unique flavor that I haven't experienced before.

This coffee shop offers a distinctive experience. The barista, who I believe is the owner, puts great care into every cup served. Each coffee comes with an explanation of the origin of the beans and their flavor notes, enriching your enjoyment of the drink. The barista is very knowledgeable, making the price well worth it if you appreciate a high-quality, flavorful cup of coffee.

I highly recommend setting aside an hour from your busy schedule to fully experience and learn about coffee in general, especially the specific cup you order here. They also cater to those looking for something to take away. I'm definitely planning to return soon. Keep up the amazing work!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible coffee - this guy is as passionate as you can be about his craft.