Certainly one of Columbus’ extra distinctive espresso retailers opened not too long ago in a renovated constructing on Hudson Avenue: Casa Cacao. Casa Cacao options not solely espresso, however drinks crafted with cacao and kava, an herb that always acts like a depressant like alcohol (read more about kava on Wikipedia).
Casa Cacao makes its house in a constructing on Hudson Avenue between Indianola and Summit. We lived a block away from this construction for a decade, and it’s thrilling to see it lastly put to make use of. Up to now it served as a boxing area, a church, and a theatre, amongst different issues.
The area has been fantastically redone, with uncovered brick partitions, numerous pure gentle, eclectic seating.
Tabletops are inlaid with glass and crammed with shows of stones, arrowheads, and different artifacts.
Even the lengthy bar doubles as glass show circumstances.
The menu options the three important drinks: espresso, cacao, and kava. Espresso drinkers will discover basic espresso drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, plus distinctive choices like a mushroom latte and specialties just like the Daisy’s Limelight – a double shot of espresso with a twist of lime. Be aware that every one drinks are made with oat milk.
A trio of cacao drinks make nice use of it, mixing natural cacao with spices. Some drinks are served heat whereas some are chilled.
Similar with the kava drinks – it’s blended with totally different spices, oat milk, syrups.
You’ll additionally discover tea, kombucha, chilly brew, lemonade. I like the Fluffy – a child’s drink of frothed oat milk with a sprinkle of chocolate.
I ordered the flat white, just like a cappuccino however with much less milk. This was very properly performed.
And I tasted Bear’s Elixir, a cacao drink with orange oil, clove, cinnamon, and coconut sugar. It’s served heat, and invokes that wealthy mixture of chocolate and citrus. Be aware that that is actual cacao, not chocolate, so it comes with a higher depth of taste, a bit of extra bitterness. However this was pleasant, particularly on a cold day.
There are a variety of little corners and tables good for finding out or studying, and there’s wifi.
And though it doesn’t look as dramatic now, the big again patio provides much more area for tables and benches.
I respect that two sides of the constructing are coated in murals, too, so it’s a beautiful pop of colour within the neighborhood.
I feel Casa Cacao is an excellent addition to town’s espresso/beverage scene! I respect the distinctive mixture of drinks and the thoughtfully renovated area. I can’t wait to go again and take a look at extra.
Casa Cacao is presently open 10 a.m. to eight p.m. each day. Control their Instagram for his or her newest hours.
Casa Cacao
367 E. Hudson St.
Columbus, OH 43202
IG: @casacacao.columbus
