First, let’s talk about the cafe. No Filter Coffee in Gowanus bills itself as "Brooklyn's Gothic Cafe"--the walls are black, there are skull-shaped cups, and the art is delightfully creepy. In a world of generic café decor, I appreciate the haunted vibe.

Second, let’s discuss the latte itself. It’s a lavender latte called the Lady Lazarus. The balance of delicate lavender, creamy milk, and earthy coffee is out of this world. I've had it hot and iced and it's delicious both ways--the lavender lends an extra refreshing note when iced, and a nice complexity to the milk foam when hot. Mmmm, writing this makes me want one right now!