I have been travelling to Camberwell so my daughter can attend music lessons (My Music Tutor, amazing people!), and lucked on a little place called Ousia tucked in the back off just near the train line. The Greeks among you will know that means “the essence”. The owner, who I am guessing has Greek heritage is a woman whose passion for fine food oozes in her personality and manner. I figured that if the coffee rivalled the quality of the food at all, I was in for a treat. I am delighted to announce that I was not disappointed. I have enjoyed breakfast there three times now and the routine is the same. I go in with my son, order breaky and my long macchiato to be delivered once I have finished. We cross the road for 10-15 joyous moments playing on the equipment (including a train which rocks man), and then return just in time to sit down to my breakfast. Today (visit 3) the remembered my order, which impresses me no end, and after the heaven that was my poached eggs, avocado and spinach, served me up a long macchiato that completed the perfect breakfast. Temperature was right on, not over drawn, the dollop of milk barely noticeable and a crème was as smooth as silk. The drink was smooth, without a hint of bitterness. This place, for me does the lot just right, and is worth the effort to find. Two big beans.

Coffee: Genovese.

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