February 23, 2012

A round of a plause goes to The Age, who have just announced their The Coffee Army Handbook, their version of our Top 100 coffee spots. We have to say, we are humbled indeed… no greater praise than someone imitating your work.

A few tips from us:
1. Teach your reviewers how to taste the coffee not just drink it.
2. Try and reach into the back alleys, the ones you chose are last years winners (2011).
3. Don’t review with the owners knowledge,.. kind ruins the cred…

Love the attempt though, hope to see you try again next year? 150 is not a bad first effort, kudos, but maybe you should just buy ours!! Remember we sent you a few copies?

MCR has been reviewing cafes and great coffee since 2004, and we have published the original and best Melbourne’s Top 100 Coffee spots for the past 3 years. We give readers the ability to vote for their favourite coffee spots, ensuring that the drinkers opinion is included in our own final reviews by the MCR team.

Our eBook will be available on the apple store next week and in the meanwhile, we wish The Age all the best of luck, but for the real reviews and to hear the voice of Melbournians, check out www.melbournecoffeereview.com.au or click here for the Top 100 2012.

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Peter Christo
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February 20, 2012

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A small shop perched on the corner of Everage and Hall streets, Fix Espresso offers a welcome caffeine stop in the busy Moonee Ponds shopping area. Light streams in through large, street-side windows and good use is made of the limited space, with two large communal tables and seats at window benches. Warm, welcoming staff, led by friendly owner/barista Darren Scoble, set the relaxed tone here, which is aided by the eclectic décor – think street signs, posters, a Road Runner clock and retro furniture. Originally from Bendigo, Darren has run Fix for three years and recently replaced his house blend with beans from Bendigo-based roaster, Brewhouse, which sources seasonal beans from around the world. The sweet, honeyed tones of Fix’s house blend are brought out beautifully by a smooth and balanced long black that needs no extra sugar. There is a small breakfast and lunch menu, but Fix is worth a visit for the coffee alone.

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February 13, 2012

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One of my pet topics is cafes as work spaces. Of course it’s my own experiences in using cafes as my office that compels me to talk about this but it’s true. I type this in the beautiful Velvet Bar Café in Bay Street of the beloved Port Melbourne, scene of everything Melbourne including a few underbelly hits. I like this place because it’s exactly the workspace that is inviting for people in my situation, including a few powerpoints and internet access. Whether it’s by accident or design but Georgia’s team here glide through the café delivering great coffee and picking up after us without interrupting the business deals going on. All that’s missing is a printer and maybe a bigger screen to use.

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February 9, 2012

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Indulge your inner James Bond at Thoroughbred, where you could pick up an Aston Martin, Ferrari or Lamborghini with your coffee – if your budget permits. The interior of this high-end showroom, located in an industrial pocket of South Melbourne, is home to several luxurious cars, as well as the café. Pops of colour from the snazzy blue Wega machine and red cups and saucers lighten the muted colour scheme, with expensive wooden tables, leather couches and chairs scattered around the large room. The coffee, using Genovese beans, is well-made, with an elegant long black singing harmoniously on the tongue. Breakfast and lunch are on offer and, for those who prefer something stronger – perhaps a martini, shaken not stirred – there is also a well-stocked bar.

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