i already had a good impression of si espresso bar with my first experience. when i first arrived to si espresso, i had no idea how small the space was going to be. in attempt to study, it was difficult to find a spot to spread out my books and do my readings. however, i got to chit-chat with the barista and she was very friendly, in which i enjoyed my conversation with her. i love it when i could have an open conversation with those who work at the cafe. i was eager to return for my second visit about a year later.
learned the second time around, instead of doing my homework, i brought a friend along to catch up with over coffee. the barista who i spoke with the last time wasn't there when i arrived but apparently she still worked there. i got to speak with saverio, the owner of si espresso bar. he told me their roasted coffee beans came once a week from rufino espresso. many of the baked goods that you could purchase at the cafe are homemade by his mother and girlfriend, which ranges from cakes to italian cookies! i thought this was a really nice touch to the cafe. the place only plays vinyl music because the owner enjoys the sound of it. there is also a guitar in the cafe where anyone can pick up and play if they are bored enough! as well, every three months to celebrate the locals supporting the cafe, there is a party hosted. there's no stamp cards but the cafe does keep track of the regulars' birthdays!