A few things have changed at Salute, which is unfortunate since at the time of my last review they were doing everything right. Well, their head roaster left, and as a result of this the quality of the roasted beans at Salute has dipped (in my opinion). No matter how well you brew it, you cannot make a mediocre roast great even with the best espresso machine and barista in the world.

Still a... more

I was so relieved to finally find specialty coffee in Windsor. It IS a rarity.

Kudos to owner Dane Charles for doing it right. From sourcing green coffee to brewing, Dane and his staff are quite simply the best. He is devoted to his craft and to educating his customers that there is great coffee beyond Tim Hortons.

Stop in. Support LOCAL BUSINESS. These guys are doing it right, one espresso,... more

Really wanted to dislike this place...
Couldn't.

It's quite alright!!

First, the important part, the espresso: spot on. Though another type I wanted to try wasn't available, the classic was just fine! As excellent as any I've tried and on par with the best in the city.

I also tried a dessert to gauge freshness and was super impressed.

At first the idea of a sort of dark basement space... more