The cafe: Who do these guys think they are? Opening a cafe in Melbourne that's in a normal shop space, is exceptionally clean, has beautiful natural light and is full of pastel colours! Hipsters beware... And what's with the original, witty name?! Where is the street number, postcode or the words 'espresso' or 'barista'??? I visited on Sunday breakfast time and it was a nice mix of friendly locals. Whilst I didn't eat, the menu looks pretty good...and I love the names they have given the dishes. The staff looked serious but were very efficient. Hard to explain but they had a very Berlin look about them. There were some nice looking sangas and salads on display and whilst they have an open kitchen, it's hidden enough to separate the dining from the cooking. Warning: If you've dropped acid before you go there, do not look at the tiles on the wall behind the cash register...The coffee: This blend was a mix of 60% Brazilian, 30% Colombian and 10% El Salvador beans. Being a bit of wine guy, my mind instantly started to think about Bordeaux or Cotes Du Rhone or any other French red blend...but 10.30am was a bit too early so I settled for the coffee... And it was good. Very good. A very pleasant smokey, creamy nose. And the palate was all about chocolate mousse, honey and dark cherries. The after taste was dominated by quality dark chocolate. Beautiful balance and texture and the liquid:crema ratio was spot on. Medium body but full of flavour. I'll be back during the week for sure... $3.50. Score 8.5+/10.
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