Ritual was the only espresso bar where you ordered with the barista, not the cashier. Until this week. It has been swapped round. Bad move. It set them apart. Now they're just like the others.
Been here twice, both times the macchiato was very bitter. I can't tell if they don't know how to make one or they don't care. Four Barrel is way ahead on taste, either at 16th or Grand on 23rd.
This place is all about the uber-baristas, so stick with lattes & cappuccinos. Skip the ice coffee (which is often bitter and full of grinds) and the house coffee.