Sitting at one end of the motel(?)-converted-strip-mall adjacent to Buffalo Exchange, finally found Cartel.  Ironically I heard a rave about it from Jeff M last year, and I'm glad I didn't have a chance to read his recent review.  I'm your typical social coffee drinker, so maybe I would of felt undeserving to grace the doors based on the flack, but my gal pal and I got no attitude what-so-ever.  \n\nIn fact the blond barista definitely knew her drinks and graciously explained away.  I didn't have to worry about an order faux pas with my iced mocha, but my friend definitely didn't get any flack when she hoped for a caramel macchiato offering.  Once advised it's not a la Starbucks style, she was gently steered into an agave-flavored ice latte.  Besides both drinks being awesome, I agree w/ Jeff -- it IS about service -- and this barista hit it right on.