Lemma Coffee - Dallas - ( 5/10 Cappuccino Rating)

Food & Drink

Lemma Coffee: A Mixed Bag

Why Yelp ratings don't always tell the whole story

115

Yelp Reviews

3.8

Coffee Rating

12

Frisco Shops Tested

Section I

The Yelp Disconnect

How is Lemma Coffee rated 4.7 out of 5 on Yelp? That’s the same rating as Summer Moon! You really can’t trust Yelp anymore, even with 115 reviews.

If they’re giving high marks for location, ambiance, and staff, then sure, it’s a 5. But the coffee itself? I’d rate it around a 3.8. So far, in the dozen Frisco coffee shops I’ve tried—except for Summer Moon—they all seem to think a cappuccino should taste like a glass of warm milk.

Am I ordering it wrong?

 

Rating Breakdown

• →Cappuccino Rating — 5/10
• →Espresso Shot Rating — 4/10

Tip: If you are looking for a balanced espresso, look for notes of dark chocolate and creaminess rather than harsh bitterness.

Section II

The Verdict

Item	Original Rating	Revised Rating
Cappuccino	5/10	N/A
Espresso Shot	N/A	4/10

Update — July 2023

I gave the shop another try, but the experience remained the same. The core issue with Lemma is their espresso shot; it is just too bitter and difficult to drink. It lacks the creaminess I look for, and the flavor profile is far from the dark chocolate notes one would expect from a quality pull.

Have you tried Lemma Coffee? Let me know if I caught them on an off day or if you agree with my assessment.