Break Espresso
Missoula, MT · Espresso bar
- Address
- Break Espresso, 432 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802
- Phone
- (406) 728-7300
- Website
- www.breakespresso.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 5:30 AM
Break Espresso is a restaurant located in Missoula, MT. It is one of 371 restaurants listed in Missoula. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Missoula city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
Customer Reviews
I try coffee shops all over the country and it's rare to find good coffee, delicious pastries and great customer service all in one coffee shop! To top it off the atmosphere was cohesive and cozy. Krista made a perfect cappuccino and got the foam correct (again rare!). The girl who got our pastries was friendly and fun. The pastries tasted homemade. The coffee cake was full of berries. They didn't scrimp on anything. Overall this was a lovely experience and if you're local you should frequent this place!
Break Espresso has some truly standout food, but the experience has become pretty inconsistent for me. The homemade pie is divine. Honestly next level. The pastry case is impressive with a huge selection of pastries, bagels, and goodies, including massive pies that are hard to resist. Coffee and tea options cover all the standard classics, plus some fun twists that keep the menu interesting. The coffee is good for the area but nothing outstanding. The space itself is large with plenty of seating options, and it never feels overly crowded, which is a big plus if you want to sit and relax for a while. Unfortunately, the service has gone downhill. The baristas used to be incredibly friendly, remembered drink orders, and made you feel genuinely welcome. Lately, it feels rushed and impersona
The coffee was great. I had a latte and it was perfect. The customer service was lacking. They seemed bored and bothered to help. (We were there about 6:00 a.m. and it wasn’t busy.) The venue itself was nice and comfortable, but the tables were dirty. The pastry looked great, but was dry and tasteless. (I had a bear claw.) If I go back, it would just be for coffee.
This was my third time here. Love the spaciousness and the community. Parking is easy to find. And you can work there all day without being asked to leave. HOWEVER, the service is absolutely awful. Each time I've been here I've witnessed the surly staff. They argue with customers, mislabel their baked goods then yell at the customer that they are wrong. God forbid you ask for more hot water for your tea. Overall, the pros outweigh the cons, but steer clear of the staff.
I had the weirdest experience here. I wanted pie so I went to Break because they’re open until 10 (known for being one of the few late open places in town) so I figured getting a slice of pie would not be a big deal. The sliced pies were still in the case. I came in at like 9:25 ish and waited to be helped while the employee made someone a drink. When she asked what I would like and I said I would please like a slice of pie her reaction was to tell me that they start putting the pies away around then and that she can do it “if you’re that attached to the pie.” I was like well I would like pie if you can do it and then she looked at me coldly and was like “next time, come at 9.” What next time ma’am? This is the second time I have been here and had a weird interaction with an employee. For
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