125b Broadway, Nedlands
Open 7 days - 6.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 6.30am-2pm Sat & Sun.
I sought out La Galette after my wife tasted their almond croisants at another Perth cafe,where she soon became obsessed with these delectable pastries.
We headed down to Nedlands with our 8yo Cavalier Georgia in tow to sample the much vaunted pastries and try their coffee. A water bowl near the alfresco tables in front of the store for visiting pooches was a nice touch.
The décor was light and bright with a black and white theme giving it an oh’ so French ambiance.
Apart from the Almond croissants also on offer are baguettes, cakes, pies, fruit tarts, friands, brioche breads and authentic sweet and savoury crepes.
The staff were very busy but friendly and efficient, we ordered our croissants and coffee choosing a table outside so that Georgia could socialise with the other four-legged clientele.
Our coffee arrived soon after, mine being a flat white and my bride having a latte, both coffees had good temperature and were well presented with silky textured milk. The blend cut through the milk giving a pleasant and flavoursome taste experience.
The croissants were sheer decadence and every last crumb was devoured leaving the plates sparkling clean!!
Coffee by Five Senses
A most enjoyable visit and I’m sure I will be coerced into visiting again in the not too distant future, gotta be worth a little brown bean.
Trevor Green
Tags: coffee, croissants, pastries
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Ambiance is everything, and this place has it in spades. Groovy music (Talking Heads actually), a cozy warm wintery spot to mellow, eat nice food and drink coffee by the Yarra. The coffee is a good strong blend if ya like it like that. It was delivered at about the right temperature, probably a bit watery but I found out later that they do drop a bit of water in it because its so strong (depends on your taste I guess). We are not talking over the top, but it was good and a lovely complement to a great meal. Officially no wifi but someone has left a door open if you know what I mean.
Peter Christo
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This is a quaint and groovy little place, names after a character in the book Oliver. The owners are passionate about their food and their coffee as they have serious coffee lovers near by! With 4 different blends to choose from. House blend (ali reserve 2009 golden bean award) 2 rotational grinders and a water proccessed decaf all ground to order, you are in for a damn fine coffee drinkers experience. Welcome guys!
Peter Christo
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Strange name but these guys make a decent coffee. The owner/barista Nick is passionate and the staff are very friendly. This is a big space so great for business meets or to get some work done.
My short macchi was a lovely blend of sweetness and a deep bold taste. His coffee is St Ali, so no surprises there.
I love cafe owners who are mad about their coffee and service! they go the extra mile for our readers and that’s a good thing for everyone. If you likem, vote for em.
Coffee: St Ali
Peter Christo
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Address: 11 Yarra Street, Yarraville. VIC
My foray into the Western suburbs seems to be yielding dividends. The Cornershop is nestled in what must be the groovy heart of Yarraville. Where have you been hiding guys? Having made it onto our white list on the iPhone, I took the opportunity to check this place out myself. ll I can say is wow, takes me back to my San Francisco days in the 90’s. Hip and groovy people reading, chatting and creating art of all types. The coffee (Macc) was good, a touch under extracted I fear, but not too bad. It had a strong and deep taste and was delivered in the usual manner. Solid, and welcome to the club 1 bean.
Coffee: Supreme
Peter Christo
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Address: 39 Blessington St, east St Kilda
You know, some times we try too hard to be hip. Not so with “the little one”, a simple, cozy and unpretentious place tucked in the heart of the secret life suburb of St Kilda (east). There are toys here for the kids, while the bohems would kick beck nicely too.
The coffee was good, by anyone’s measure. The barista knew what she was doing, offering a smooth long macc with a deep and earthy flavour. I like it, it’s a little gem in the heart of a big one (love St kilda). 1 big one for one little one!
COFFEE: Gravity
Peter Christo
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Address:60 Ferguson Street, Williamstown.
I was coaxed down to Williamstown with the promise of great coffee at this place called The Pickel Barrel. I made my way down there, I actually like Willytown but they have not moved on from the mid 70’s in terms of Decor and quality coffee. I have done coffee in most of the local haunts and none has impressed me. Our readers seem to agree.
Well, I ordered a short Mach and waited for gold. They use Genovese which is a good major supplier of great coffee in this town. I wrote about them when I first started MCR in 2005. I chatted with my friend Bart about the machinations of running MCR, and the coffee arrived, delivered in the usual manner.
It was an ok brew, the taste was strong, with a lingering bitterness. The froth on the mach was a little much, remember what Macchiatto means, its a stain (as I was advised by Bruno from C4), a small spoon of froth for look, not a head of froth! But a reasonable coffee considering the loc, just makes it into the 1 bean family. Its the best coffee I’ve tasted in Willytown, so thats got to say something.
Well done guys!
Coffee: Genovese
Peter Christo
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