Metamora Indiana's Smelly Gourmet Coffee Bar Passes the European Test!

The "Smelly Gourmet" in Metamora Indiana is an unusual shop! It's a handmade bath and body shop and European Coffee Bar. You'll know were open when you see the Italian flag flying outside.

You'll most likely be greeted by Steve, the owner and he will tell you, "I make the best Cappuccino this site of the Atlantic!" He's not shy about it, he'll even guarantee it! You won't leave the Smelly Gourmet unhappy.

True coffee drinkers agree with Steve. We had one lady from California tell us she as been all over the U.S. and has never had a drink as good as this. Another customer told Steve to move to Chicago and open the Smelly Gourmet there so she can have a good drink everyday. We get comments like this all the time.

But the real critic was Pietro, an Italian man! Nobody knows espresso better than the Italians!
Pietro walked in and began speaking in Italian. My guess is that Pietro did not expect Steve to respond in Italian but he did. To say the least watching the two of them talking Italian was a very fun experience. Steve is so passionate about Italy so spending 45 min or so with Pietro and Debbie was a real treat. I love the sound of the Italian swirl of the tongue!

Later that evening we receive the below email from Pietro.

Debbie and I stopped at the Smelling Gourmet this afternoon. Steve Collier prepared an espresso coffee that was just like being in Italy.

It started even before I took a sip of it to realize that the thick ceramic cup contained the creamy miscela the way is supposed to be.

Visually and aromatically the small content of the espresso cup brought to mind the Bar Roma in Sabaudia, where I used to stop few times per day for the espresso, 33 years ago, before leaving Italy for the USA.

Intentionally I prolonged the time before drinking, fearing it was only a dream. But wow, the taste was also there, full force, unadulterated, just like Italy!

Thank you Steve,

Pietro

He'll never claim he's better than the Europeans but he is not shy about telling you he's the best here in the states!

Steve spent 7 years in Italy where he learned the art of making true European coffee. Come in and test the coffee!