How to pair coffee with pastries

A balanced coffee and pastry pairing can make a small cafe break feel more thoughtful.

Sweet pastries often work well with espresso-based drinks because milk softens bitterness and gives the pairing a rounder taste.

Butter-rich pastries can pair nicely with filter coffee, especially when the coffee has fruit, nut, or chocolate notes.

The easiest choice is to ask the Wake Cup team what came fresh today and which coffee they would drink with it.