ok, I know you cafe owners have been waiting for this; you can now update your own cafe data on MCR. That’s right, log onto HotShots and it’s all there. The idea is that you can manage your own record that goes out to the web, iPhone and (soon) the Windows Phone 7. That means if you change coffee, barista, or even ownership, you can let the world know.
More to come… MCR
I think an urban war has errupted,.. Northern suburbs vs everyone else? The Green Tambourine offers a cozy atmosphear, embedded within the old bluestone walls of what was. the jail wardens of residence.
The Synesso coffee machine and fives senses coffee humms along as quite conversations fill the warm air. This place offers communal tables, and boxy padded ottomans. The coffee had a deep rich flavour, with a bright aftertaste. Simply great. And what of the name? Well interistingly, its to do with a song from 60’s, guy who didn’t want to beg on the street, so played his Green Tambourine. I Love it.
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.
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!
968 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA
Craig Muzeroll moved to Australia in 2001 from Spokane Washington to share his love of coffee in Western Australia and started the first drive-through coffee outlet in Belmont which soon grew into a chain of Muzz Buzz outlets.
After selling Muzz Buzz Craig opened Antz Inya Pantz in Victoria Park to continue with his passion for the bean, Antz Inya Pantz motto is: Everyone deserves a “good coffee day”.
Nestled in a cosy little shop with the roaster taking pride of place on one wall surrounded by bags of beans from exotic locations, it has a comfortable cosy ambiance that makes you want to settle into the old sofa and sip on java for the rest of the day.
With a good choice of custom-roasted blends and single origins to tempt the taste buds there is something on the menu to satisfy all tastes. Craig even adds a touch of robusta to some of his blends for a bit of grunt!
My long machiato had a rich golden crema, the flavour profile was not lost in the ideal temperatured silky smooth milk, the aftertaste lingered on my palate during my drive back to the northern suburbs.
COFFEE: Ants Inya Pantz roasted in-house
A popular little cafe run by a passionate lover of the bean, I going to give Antz a coupla beanzzzzzzzzz!!
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
Address: Shop 1, 385 Centre Rd Bentliegh VIC.
My finger hovers above the keyboard,.. and the lady next to me says “..oh my god, I’m just having a moment.. this coffee is amazing!” enough said. Her little princesses proceeded to devour the baby chinos.
I agree,.. this is a great little place and has been smashing it votes wise. They are definitely a contender for the the top 100 which should be out in early November.
Behold a capable and efficient female Barista fly’s the Wega, and note that the centre of the coffee universe in Melbourne is painted on the wall.
The coffee was deep rich and flavoursome, it was delivered at the right temperature and had a lovely and after taste.
Guys, get here, check Bent Espresso out and vote for this place.
2 Big Beans.
Address: 505 Church Street, Richmond VIC
Reality check, cafes open, cafes close. Cafe’s change owners, coffee, baristas and so it goes. On occasion a change in ownership is a death blow to the expectations of coffee lovers who patronise a cafe. Not the case it seems with 7 Grams ‘Reloaded’. George and his partner seem to have just as much joy fulfilling the caffeine needs of the Church Street groove workers, as Jim, Con and Peter did.
I snuck in this morning, and squeezed through the frenzy to secure a place on the wall bench. My long macchiatto was well presented and quickly delivered. The coffee was probably a little hot for my taste but nevertheless a good clean and vibrant taste. Guys, you keep your HotShot status and good luck in making the top 100.
Coffee: Veneziano
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