EspressoLab in Publika,Solaris Dutamas

EspressoLab, as the name implies, it's a place where the coffee gurus are working behind the bar and experimenting on making out the best coffee in the world.

Well, not really. ;P It does look like a coffee lab though, with minimal table seats but plenty of geeky coffee equipment. It's like a heaven for a coffee lovers! They have a Gene Cafe Roaster there, Ponte Vechio Lusso 2 groups, PV Export, and many more E61 espresso machines. And of course, there're so many high end grinders there. I felt like a lady in a shopping mall with full of clothes. xD Too bad they aren't free to choose though, otherwise it would be perfect ;P

Pic below: EspressoLab setting

Pic below: Espresso machinesssss at the corner!

 Pic below: OMFG!!

For those of you who are planning to go there and not familiar with Solaris area(like me), keep in mind it's not exactly in Publika, but is on a separate building OPPOSITE Publika. You do need to get out of Publika and you will see a row of shops (in the photo shown). I suppose this branch is where EspressoLab does all their events and roasting, and of course coffee research. If you're expecting a cozy cafe setting, or expecting some dessert cakes to go with your coffee, it's probably better to go to their branch at e@curve or Midvalley. Unfortunately me and my gf didn't do enough research before going there. They do serve food but only cup cakes. We were expecting cheesecake. ;( Aww, it's ok.

Pic below: You probably can't see it. But EspressoLab is on the second floor at the far left.

Upon entering, we were served with a glass bottle of crystal clear water. Very elegant and somehow made the water taste nicer! Anyhow, we ordered a cappuccino and shared it. The coffee wasn't bad. It was a bit bitter due to our own mistake/noobness, we ordered the 5oz cappuccino for the fear of milky latte- but turned out too strong. Too poor to order another drink. Haha.

For you coffee lovers out there, they do sell fresh roasted coffee beans, at about RM40/250gm for their regular beans. One of the few places in Malaysia if you really want to get super duper fresh coffee.