text: This Espresso is definitely the best Espresso Royale at U of I. The baristas are AWESOME and have GREAT senses of humor. The new manager has really stepped it up in terms of making it a really interesting and charasmatic place to be ( if a store could be charasmatic). If you're used to starbucks and their sweet sweet coffee, it'll take some time to get used to the drinks but in the long run its what coffee should taste like. The enviornment is worth it in itself and the pastries are baked and sandwiches are made fresh everyday. Plus their soups kick @ss. love it.