Just like its moniker, this cafe is very much to the point. None of the eye-catching trappings that make many of its competitors so inviting to sit and wile the hours away are to be found here. In fact, there's barely even seating space in this matchbook-sized spot, aside from a short row of chairs in the back opposite the hulking coffee machine.
Instead, Barista is better suited for the Sanlitun set hoping to quickly order a quality cup of joe on the go. Their RMB 35 dirty, for instance, is creamy enough to go down smooth while still packing enough potency to keep you caffeinated long after you finish the last drop, which you can chalk that up to its quality beans. Their RMB 30 soda iced Americano- a longtime favorite at the Wudaoying location- is an even more unique must try thanks to the creative combination of ingredients summed up in its moniker (once again, Liu likes the name to say it all).
Six months after opening their Sanlitun branch, the Barista Speciality team opened another, more modern and glitzy location in Yizhuang.
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