114 Miller St
Preston VIC 3071
tropical marine bivalve found chiefly off eastern Asia and Pacific coast of North America and Central America; a major source of pearls..
Ahh, nothing like a little love at 7:30 in the morning. Coffee that is.
Catching up for a good old yarn with Ben From Somage fine foods at his local, in the artistic district of Preston West. I admit this is not my first time here, and probably wont be my last. its a cruisy sort of a hang out right on the no 112 tram line. Pearl Oyster occasionally wow you with espresso, but on this occasion it wasn’t to be. Under that lovely peice of artwork that protruded my cup was a coffee without the TLC it deserves. Whilst it was a very drinkable morning beverage, I know that should I try my luck again, the barista may be able to wow me with those supreme flavours Kiwi’s are so good at providing. A pretty good effort, but the bar has recently been raised in our great city..
In all.. awesome food, and the coffee deserves some credit too.
MCR says 1.5 beans
Drop in if your from Melbourne’s North!
Coffee: Coffee Supreme
jamesclarke
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56 Nicholson St
Abbotsford VIC 3067
Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any wool…….YES SIR! YES SIR! THREE BAGS FULL!!!!
Yes Sir! This is the bomb……….popped in for a sneak peek at Nathan’s new house of caffaination and even though it had only been open for less than a week, it was clear he had hit pay dirt just off the beaten track. People were flocking in droves in search of a quality caffeine hit, this place was HOTTER than HELL, they had to call out the FIREHOUSE to cool it down (see pic above)
Seriously though, this isn’t the review just a teaser, wanted you all to get a sneak peak through the eyes of thecaffiend at what is surely going to be one of Melbourne’s finest coffee destinations. The place was absolutely BUZZING! Espresso Nirvana was in the air, watch this space for the official review, but until then …….keep on caffeining on!
Oh Yeah, firetrucks were there for a false alarm down the road, but it was just soooo cool I couldn’t resist the shot!!
Coffee: 5 Senses
Steve Agi
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Wanneroo Cultural Centre
3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Sat/Sun 8am-5pm
Cafe Elixir is a recent newcomer to the rapidly expanding area of Wanneroo and is a welcome addition for a populice starved of a decent java hit, on arrival my old work mate Stewie and his family were just finishing lunch and gave the generous portioned meals the thumbs up.
Cafe Elixir is located in the new $20m. Wanneroo Cultural Centre which houses a library, art gallery and museum, what better way to spend some time than soaking up a bit of culture and then lingering over cofee and a tasty all day breakfast or lunch.
The interior is spacious, light and bright with polished terrazo floors, comfortable seating with a shaded alfresco area to sit and watch the world go by.
They’ve got some serious hardware comprising a Synesso 3 group Sabre and Mazzer Robur electronic with Five Senses beans in the hopper.
I started prodeedings with an espresso which was served at an ideal temperature, it looked and smelt a treat having medium acidity and a hint of citrus, good body with a lovely rich crema, choc/cocoa notes and lingering aftertaste.
I followed up the spro with a flat white which was a tad hot for my liking, the blend cut through the silky textured milk giving a smooth choc/caramel taste experience.
Coffee by Five Senses
A welcome addition for this mega growth district serving good food and coffee, keep up the good work, gotta be a worth one bean!!
Trevor Green
Tags: wanneroo coffee
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@ David Jones
297 Little Collins St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Well here it is, after the small taste late 2009, the CaFFiend is finally proud to bring to you the official review of the much talked about and the amazing new concept in caffeination , the Sensory Lab.
So many reviews, so much talk, so much hype!
Is it all true? Is it all worth the fuss?
So many reviews, everyone is talking about it, it’s all the rage, the CaFFiend feels a bit overwhelmed trying to even mix it up with some of the best palates in the country who have given the latest addition to the Malatesta Corporation stable a go.
Words cannot explain the experience, for that is what it is, it is soooo much more than merely a cafe, is it the way of the future? Is this the first ripple of a fast approaching fourth wave? As it looks as if we have moved on from the standard fare of in house roasting and the whole third wave movement and embraced the natural evolution to make coffee into a total sensory experience.
The coffee(s) must be tasted to be believed, the focus on education and customer service exemplary, the whole experience is something that I highly recommend for anyone who is keen on trying not only some amazing coffee but experiencing something totally new.
Without a doubt 3 BIG BEANS, a real winner that must be experienced to be believed. Make sure you check it out, it is the future of coffee, tell ‘em the CaFFiend sent you!
Coffee: St Ali
Steve Agi
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126 Union Street, Brunswick VIC.
One of the hardest things to keep a track of in MCR is new cafe’s popping up in obscure places, so when my buddy and industry oracle Nathan Wakeford from Somage Fine Foods suggested we meet at a new place, I jumped at the chance. Face time with Nathan and a new cafe, I love it.
I arrived at Miss Marmalade (just 2 days old on my visit on Friday), and was greeted by what seemed ‘very friendly’ and enthusiastic staff (I didn’t know they had just opened). The place is immaculate, clean and laid out with an obvious attention to detail. There was even a tradesman still doing his thing while I was there, but it didn’t detract from the operations of the cafe.
I had a meet, a meal and held off my coffee until after a stupendous steak sandwich (nearly registered MelbourneSandwichReview.com), and then ordered up my double shot espresso. I was delighted at receiving a well presented, and simple coffee. What hit my lips was a smooth nectar that complimented my meal perfectly. Strong, and bold, with definite chocolaty taste.
Great job guys, welcome to MCR and a solid 2 beans.
(why Miss Marmalade?)
Coffee: 5 Senses
Barista:TBA
Peter Christo
Tags: 2 Beans, 5 Senses
Posted in 2 Beans, Business Meetings, Family Friendly, Melbourne | 2 Comments »
Hi all, another exciting announcement for all you iPhone users. Yes we are releasing another version of the application, but what about all those web reviews?
Well, you can now see them easily on your iPhone. Simply go to www.melbournecoffeereview.com and all the magic happens.
You can also drop the site on your home screen by simply pressing the ’+’ on the bottom of your Safari Browser!
Let us know what you think!
Peter
PS … yes, we will do BalckBerry asap.
Peter Christo
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Well, a coffee company dedicated to all things great and wonderful that can come from the coffee plant. These guys are bang on. They have a roasting site and 2 cafes that are always busy and buzzing with all things yummy and delicious. The roast coffee from single farms and estates and they visit all of the farms to ensure that they know what they are buying and where it is coming from. They roast on Italian manufactured machines that help retain the fruit and bright acidity of their medium roasts and develop the body and sweetness in the dark roasts. What I love about Monmouth is that they recognise that getting the best out of any coffee roaster and the coffee itself is that it is a continual learning process that needs to be profiled with every batch.
They offer a newsletter in the store that you can take with you that details all the information regarding all the individual coffees and allows you to choose what you want. They always feature a different coffee and I really love being able to go and taste something new and try to discover new flavours on my palette.
Today I am indulging in an espresso from India, Balmaadi Estate. This coffee comes from a certified Organic and Biodynamic farm. At high altitudes and favourable growing conditions this is a very distinctive coffee. It is rich in caramel and has a very clean finish on the tongue. I really like this one, and the colour is something I cant describe. Pure delight! I am very happy.
Monmouth in the Borough Markets of London is a cafe with a line at least 30 people long every time I come, and they take your order in line so that by the time you arrive at the counter all you have to do is pay and drink. There is a large communal table full of jams and baguettes to indulge and a large selection of pastries, treats and chocolates. You can purchase any or all of the coffees that they roast and the entire experience of standing in line is wonderful.
I am yet to visit their roasting site but I will go for sure, and soon. I have also been to the smaller store just near Covent Garden which is magnificent also. So small, I am sitting in a booth made just for one and people are in line waiting forever if they have to just to get a taste of this magic liquid gold. The barstia’s are right next to me and I can hear them commenting on how good this shot is and how one of them is a little obsessed with perfecting her grind. It is wonderful to hear and very rare in this tea drinking city. Of course, the Australian accent of my barista is hard to miss. Again….
Jaye
Tags: 3 Beans
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Address: 1a Bluff Rd, Black Rock VIC.
Ph: +61 39589 1991
It seems that every time I promise myself to slow down, the rhythm of life goes up a beat, especially now that MCR has taken over my life, thanks to y‘all (I mean that in the nicest way). I have been trying to shed some unwanted pounds by enduring a few regular circuits down near the rotunda at the end of Bay Rd in Sandringham. It’s a picturesque spot, but I have yet to find a worthy coffee spot there to end my session with (correct me if I am wrong).
At the end of this particular session, I opted to zoom up the road a few k’s to try and find a worthy play in Black Rock, and found myself in Odo, a rather trendy looking place on the very end corner of Bluff Rd.
Seems that it is popular with the bike riders as well as the intelligentsia of BR. Papers out, deep and possibly philosophical discussions, and from what I can tell, kiddie friendly!
All good signs, and behind the counter two men, who seems to be deeply in caffeine land, taking orders and pumping then La Marzocco to its limits. I was dripping with sweat, when I ordered the Long Mac, and then proceeded to gather intel.
Coffee was Gravity, a decent contributor in the caffeine world. While it took a while to produce (it was busy), the shots finally hit my cup, and I heard one of them yell out that it was ready.
I took my first sip with some hesitation as I stepped out into the street, fearing a tongue burn, but no. The sweet bitterness hit my pallet on the walk and the aroma wafted into my nose with delight. I could taste the crème, while never having actually seen it. I was happy, and by that stage less sweaty after my run. Obo is definitely a contender for Top 100/2011, and a solid 2 beaner for now.
Great job guys!
Coffee: Gravity
Peter Christo
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