"Where do I even begin.. I discovered this place several years ago and have always made a point to visit when I’m in town. I always regarded it as a great coffee shop due to their plethora of menu options and extravagant atmosphere. However, after spending more time in Auburn, I’ve found that Ristretto is much more than a coffee shop. Ristretto is a place of belonging. A place you know you can count on to meet your needs on any given day. Need a quiet place to study with zero distractions? Ristretto. Need a cozy coffee spot to catch up with an old friend? Ristretto. Looking for somewhere to work on a community-style table where you’re bound to meet other like-minded ambitious people? Ristretto. This may be a long-winded review but I can assure you these words are but a fraction of my wholehearted affection towards this place. Come. Check it out. Say hi to a stranger. Oh and a little secret.. If you come and happen to order a Chagaccino 3 days in a row, the owner will invite you upstairs to let you race a lap around the Nurburgring in a Porsche GT3 RS tailored and tuned to your exact driving style on his real life racing rig. Either way I highly recommend the chagaccino (I order 2 of these every day and always feel like my brain is operating on another level after)"

"Peaceful/chill environment; excellent service/well crafted drinks. A Japanese/Korean fusion coffee shop- a hidden gem in the south! Recommend to all. And might I add the matcha latte is the best in the area."

"Pretty cozy atmosphere with nice decor around the shop. Friendly and helpful staffs. Many coffee and other drinks options, muffins and bagels for brunch. They also have Bingsu, Korean shaved ice cream, which makes me interesting because not many places have it. A good place for study and working since they have separate rooms for who prefer quiet. Updated (08/01/2023): tried classic bingsu and it’s pretty good, really Korean style"

"This is the best coffee shop in all of Auburn and our go to place for delicious coffee and breakfast and any meal throughout the day! The ambiance is friendly and welcoming. Thank you Ristretto and Staff!!"

"The service is great and prompt. The quality of the drinks and food was good. We had the matcha latte, hot chocolate, and pour over. All drinks tasted great. The location is convenient, and the interior is not cramped! There’s room to sit and enjoy conversations without feeling like you’re trampling on others."