Thursday, September 29, 2011

Famish'd - CBD


Feeling Famish'd?

You wont be once you've visited this legendary CBD coffee and lunch haunt of many. Nestled smack bang in the centre of the hustle and bustle you'll find Famish'd on Little Collins street in between Russell & Exhibition. Seriously scrumptious treats, salads and winter warmers to compliment a solid St Ali Specialty Coffee and Single Origin espresso. 
The boutique familiarity of St Ali's specialty coffee invites a deliciously full and fruity blend with a mild acidity that triggers a mouthful of flavour. An espresso that simply melts in the mouth. I couldn't go past the indulgence of a creamy flat white and lamington as I watched the world go by and the afternoon coffee drinkers buzz around me. A beautiful spot in the centre of the CBD and a two beaner worth finding on that fairly famished occasion. 

Famish'd - Salads n' Stuff
130 Little Collins Street
Melbourne CBD


Sunday, September 11, 2011

Cafe Bisqui - CBD



What a little treasure to find a quaint spot in the city for a moment to daydream. It really was quite unexpected to walk into this sweet cafe to be greeted by smiling barista's and a low buzz of lunch time in the city. Proud of their home made quality treats and sweets that compliment a solid Toby's Estate blend from Woolloomooloo. My latte was promptly delivered with a neat rosetta and a smile. I sipped to find a well textured, all round good coffee at perfect drinking temperature.  It was creamy, pleasant and well made by my barista.
Cafe Bisqui faces onto Flinders Street and is a stones throw from Fed Square camouflaged by city buildings but worth seeking out for a quite instance of joy. A nice spot for a bite to eat while you get some work done or watch the world go by. It's most certainly a 'locals' cafe in the city and will no doubt surprise you with its warm welcome presence and slow you down for a much deserved coffee occasion.
Cafe Bisqui
130 Flinders Street
Melbourne 3000

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Big Cup - Camberwell


Oh boy Oh boy! Usually I'd start telling you about how fantastic my experience was, but I'm so excited I need to tell you about the coffee RIGHT NOW! Apart from this perfect flat white you see before you, complete with the finest rosetta, we must talk about the delicious crema of a perfectly extracted sensory lab espresso. Every shot extracted by master barista Eric takes a life of its own. Barista Erics exudes the utmost care with every shot ground, packed and poured. The result is an espresso so rich in body and a buttery texture that it fills and pleases your tastebuds. Nothing but crema baby!

Located directly opposite the Camberwell Market catching the warm afternoon sun, this cafe really has a bit of everything for everyone. Loaded with all the coffee aficionado could ever want or need, as well as quality tea, chai, soy and crockery! You will be sure to be greeted by the warm, friendly and attentive staff that are really going to make you feel welcome. A really lovely cafe and a delight to visit. Thanks Big Cup!

Apologies for the photo - it's just an iPhone :)