Fair Trade- 418 State Street
Madison, WI, 53703
Andy and I took a trip to downtown Madison and found this lovely little coffee shop called FairTrade. When I first walked into the shop, it gave off this sense of comfort and warmth. Okay, it may be because it was below zero outside, but still. I give the coffeehouse props for making the customer feel "at home."
Overall Rating: 7.8
Taste: 8
The hot chocolate tasted very light, like it was used with skim milk or water. I could hardly taste the coco in the hot coco. However, I felt that the whip cream top made up for the lack of chocolate. The cream was sweet and airy, which reminded me of a mix between marshmallow fluff and frosting. The temperature was perfect for drinking. I could feel the warmth of the hot coco sliding down my throat, yet it didn't burn the tongue.
Presentation: 6.5
Presentation: 6.5
The fluffy sweet topping with foam spilling out from the sides made the drink most appealing. Although I was expecting more of a cool artsy mug yet ending up with an all white glass. I guess they were going for more on quality rather than appearance?
Environment: 9
Like I mentioned earlier, I felt the environment was rather cozy and home-like. It is the perfect place for friends to bond, college students to study, or a personal sanctuary to just sit and think. Why not? I mean, the place is surrounded by inspiring artwork that has a deeper meaning at second glance. Also, I felt that fireplace was a nice touch. Especially since Wisconsin has such brutal winters. One thing, however, it was missing was a comfortable couch or a soft chair. It needed the ultimate place where one could curl up with a book and some sweet delicious hot coco.
