Specialty Barista

Madelline Brown

Madelline Brown, barista
Specialty Barista

Hi, I'm Madelline

I've spent the last three-plus years as a barista, and coffee is honestly my passion. I love making great drinks, taking care of the people who come in, and being part of a café that cares about doing it right.

Latte art

A showcase of some of my latte art.

Latte with a poured rosetta in the foam

Rosetta

Latte art
Latte with a layered tulip poured into the foam

Tulip

Latte art
Latte with a symmetrical rosetta in the foam

Rosetta heart

Latte art
Latte with a delicate feathered pour on top

Feathered pour

Latte art

What I do

What I bring behind the bar.

Espresso & bar

Espresso, milk steaming, latte art, grinders, pour-over and drip.

Fast & accurate

I keep up in a morning rush and still get every order right.

Great with people

I know the regulars, I'm friendly, and I make people want to come back.

Coffee knowledge

Roasts, origins, roast levels, and the seasonal menu.

Running the shop

POS, cash, opening and closing, restock, inventory, food safety.

A good teammate

I train new baristas and keep the bar calm when it's busy.

Where I have worked
Donkey Coffee & Espresso logo

Donkey Coffee & Espresso

Barista2025 — Present
Starbucks logo

Starbucks

Barista2023 — 2025
About

I've spent the last three-plus years working as a barista between Donkey Coffee & Espresso and Starbucks. Coffee is my passion in my work — I love what I do, I love making people's day a little better with a good drink, and I take real pride in doing it well. I'm looking to bring that to a café that feels the same way.

— Madelline

Contact

Get in touch

Want to talk? Send me an email and I'll get right back to you.