Strong coffee flavor; satisfying treat for coffee fanatics
The espresso mini bar truly tastes like coffee; it gives an instant punch of flavor on the first bite.  It pretty much tastes like a soft, solid form of the liquid beverage.  The mini bar is not large--approximately 1 oz--and contains 100 calories.  The consistency is not exactly moist, but it's not dry and crumbly, either.  I did not find the bars to have a 'granular' taste of coffee grounds.  The flavor is not particularly sweet, so I was surprised to see each bar has 8 grams of added sugars.  It takes me four bites to eat this mini bar, if that offers a sense of snacking proportion.  Each bar is purported to contain one shot of espresso, though I can't say that I feel any noticeable jolt of energy after eating one.  However, as a big coffee fan, I am fairly well-caffeinated most days, so the effect of the espresso shot may be lost on me.  Still, these mini bars provide for a very pleasing afternoon treat.
Rating: 4 stars