The LMWDP guide to lever espresso stands of the world - Page 6

August 24th, 2010, 3:47 am

Spella Caffe in Portland roasts its own outstanding blends, and pulls all shots with a lever. As mentioned above, Mr. Spella has a cart at SW 9th and Alder, but now he also has a tiny indoor shop on SW 4th.

#52: Post by **SAS** » August 24th, 2010, 10:59 pm

Downtown Subscription, Santa Fe, NM
Three group San Marco; the espresso wasn't that tasty.
Reading the Sunday newpaper out back in the garden was a big plus.
(June 2010)

December 19th, 2010, 7:46 am

Just returned from Morocco where my wife was playing a concert in tetuan and to my surprise every coffee shop there had a lever machine. Mostly gaggias and Astorias. The town had an incredible coffee culture. Though actually only men were in the coffee shops. Even the smaller convenience stores/stalls had levers. And the espresso excellent. Best one was on the pedestrian walk on the right just before the royal palace.

#54: Post by **KnowGood** » December 19th, 2010, 8:39 am

happytamper wrote:every coffee shop there had a lever machine. Mostly gaggias and Astorias.

Did you snap any pics? Would love to see them if you did.

December 29th, 2010, 4:27 pm

I have one picture of the inside of a repair shop in the old city of Tetuan. Seems tetuan could be a great place to find an old machine. If my wife will be invited to play there again next year I may try and bring one home.

#56: Post by **Chert** » December 29th, 2010, 11:37 pm

Mizuna, Spokane, WA

While enjoying the vegetarian fare at Mizuna in Spokane, I noticed that they have a Cafethema single group. I had not seen one in commercial operation prior to today. Since Atticus is next door, I went there for my coffee however.

#57: Post by **aindfan** » December 30th, 2010, 12:54 am

Two entries from Brooklyn, NY:

Oslo Coffee - the location at 328 Bedford Ave has a lever machine and pulled me a good shot once.

Blue Bottle - the cafe/roastery at 160 Berry St has a Marzocco and a lever machine.

Both cafes are within a short walk of one another.

#58: Post by **SAS** » February 23rd, 2011, 1:03 am

909 Cafe & Wine
909 SW 152nd St
Burien, Wa 98166
Vitoria Arduino 2 group
(A very pretty machine)
Gusto Crema Blend by Cafe Umbrio, Seattle, WA

The barista flushed the group just before pulling my shot.
Results: Thin with little creme, and not much flavor, Bitter but at
least not burnt.
Another uninspiring shot from a cafe that could do better.

I think my home levers have really spoilled me. I want richness and
flavor!

#59: Post by **Phaelon56** » February 23rd, 2011, 8:44 am

aindfan wrote:Two entries from Brooklyn, NY:

Oslo Coffee - the location at 328 Bedford Ave has a lever machine and pulled me a good shot once.

Blue Bottle - the cafe/roastery at 160 Berry St has a Marzocco and a lever machine.

Both cafes are within a short walk of one another.

Do they use the lever machine? There's a nice lever machine in their Mint Building location in SF but whenever I've been in there it wasn't in use.

#60: Post by **SlowRain** » February 23rd, 2011, 9:25 am

How did I miss this thread?