Proba Cafe at The Bookery
844 Elm St, Manchester, NH
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside Manchester's Bookery, Barba Costas pulls off that rare combination of serious espresso craft and genuinely welcoming slowness—regulars rave about their silky flat whites and willingness to customize traditional sizes, while the back-of-bookstore setting makes lingering over coffee feel natural rather than rushed. Beyond the espresso-forward menu, they've earned real affection for thoughtful touches like maple sugar at the condiments bar and house-made treats like peanut butter cookies that pair perfectly with their creamy hot chocolate.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
They fixed up a great oat milk mocha. I also enjoy getting to sip my coffee sitting in the back of a bookstore. I only regret that I couldn't get it served in a mug and save using a disposable cup. I ordered a few minutes before they closed, but I would respectfully suggest…
Nice space, good food, great drinks. We will be back
Excellent flat white. They offered a traditional 8oz if you prefer less milk. It was very silky, and the espresso is great and not acidic. And they have maple sugar at their condiments counter - incredible. Super nice baristas (unlike other great coffee shops)
Nice quiet coffee shop in the Bookery. Very good peanut butter cookies and nice chocolatey hot chocolate which was very creamy. Perfect for the cold November day. Got a black coffee which was good, just could have been stronger. Staff were great, friendly and very personable.…
There are differences from Cat Alley Cafe that stand out from the previous business,🐈 Cat Alley Cafe. They serve you coffee ☕ instead of you getting it yourself. If you order prepared foods, such as waffles or bagels 🥯, they bring it to your table. That is appreciated 👍! The…
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