Cafes reviewed so far in 'ALL REVIEWS'.
Monday, July 14th, 2008
Cordial
Level Ground, Shop G8, 130 Carillon Ave
Newtown NSW 2042
Phone (02) 9557 6066
Trading: Tuesday – Sunday until 3pm
I considered it was well overdue that I reviewed my favourite local, so here goes…
Just minutes away from King Street, you’ll find a small unassuming cafe called Cordial. Cordial – despite the name, is all about the […]
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Saturday, April 12th, 2008
St ALI
12-18 Yarra Place
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Bow down and worship, the GOD OF THE Bean is alive and well in South Melbourne.
You haven’t had a coffee, until you’ve had one at St. ALI’s.
Must be a 5 beaner, an existential experience, truly, these guys do everything right! RESPECT!
Coffee: St ALI Roasters
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Friday, March 7th, 2008
Just how BIG is coffee in Melbourne?
Guinness World Book of Records BIG!
That’s right, it’s official, we are recognized around the world as the café, coffee capital of the known coffee cosmos.
And guess what?
We also now can boast to have the World’s Largest Espresso Machine.
It has been created, built and owned by Mr. Bernard Goston of […]
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Saturday, February 9th, 2008
The Velvet BAR
331 Bay St
PORT MELBOURNE 3207
Another ALL DAY Breakfast joint…. excuse me but how could you not get excited after sleeping in until 10 then off to brekky with my beautiful wife and 2 kids at 11.30.
Corner place, nice and spacious, hip, trendy and near the beach!
Perfect for a beautiful, sunny, summers Saturday in […]
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Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Q11
303 Coventry Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
What does this enigma mean? Q11, even the owner seemed puzzled!
Beatnik, Rastafarian, poetic, were all adjectives that popped into my mind as I entered this throwback café, nestled in a bustling cafe strip across form South Melbourne Market.
I half expected to find Cat Stevens or Leonard Cohen hanging out there, […]
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Friday, February 1st, 2008
Rehbar
Ottenser Hauptstr. 52
22765 Hamburg
Germany
Best coffee ever!!!! They have their own secret way of preparing the coffee. Very friendly young stuff, nice cosy atmoshphere, small outside sitting area from where you can watch all this ‘Ottensen guys’. Even good for drink in the evening. Funny thing: they play audi books on the toilet - […]
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Friday, January 25th, 2008
Antica Gelateria Del Corso
161 Collins St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Expectant, to say the least!
Impressed, Yes!
Satisfied, well almost!
What a glorious café, truly well designed and beautiful, a real showpiece of Melbourne’s café scene.
Three levels of glorious Italian architecture and Ice-cream heaven, I believe it actually won an interior design/architecture award a couple of years back.
Literally the name means, […]
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Friday, January 18th, 2008
Dundas & Faussett Cafe & Restaurant
111 Dundas Place
ALBERT PARK VIC 3206
There it was, beckoning me to come forth,this little hip and posh coffee shop;
Nestled in amongst the centre of busy Bridport St, with it’s trendy cafes, lined up one after the other.
The decision was difficult yet seemed obvious, once made, about where to go […]
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Sunday, January 6th, 2008
Grumpy Baker
151 Oxford St
Darlinghurst
NSW Australia
For a Sydney local, lively and ‘festive’ Oxford St seems somewhere where you’d expect spoilt for choice for Cafe’s. This may be true, but not exactly for good coffee. Already littered with rubbish that is S****ucks and GJ’s, even most of the independent cafe’s on the iconic street are average at […]
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
KOKOBLACK
167 Lygon St
CARLTON, 3053
Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
If you LOVE chocolate, and I do mean LOVE chocolate, and all things chocolate, then this is truly the place for you!
Make no mistake; this is a chocoholic’s heaven, beyond compare!
Everything about this place was outstanding: The service, the attention to detail, the ambient atmosphere, the décor, infact it was a […]
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Thursday, December 27th, 2007
Café GRECO European Grill
@ Crown CASINO
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank 3006
Melbourne, Australia
Caffe’ Greco, est. 1760, or so the famous motif goes, in the window at the famous Roman Coffee House at 86 Via Condotti.
What relation this has to the two namesakes in Melbourne, I’m not too sure, either way Café Greco @ Crown certainly has made it’s […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2007
Noisette Boulangerie Café
84 Bay Street
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Little nut is the English translation of Noisette.
And frankly, you’d have to be, not to give this place a go.
It definitely has a certain je-ne-sais-quoi all of its own.
From the intimate lighting, the quaint Parisian background music to the glass-walled kitchen/prep area, it is definitely a delight, ‘c’est […]
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Saturday, December 15th, 2007
The Middle Bar & Cafe’
22 Armstrong Street, MIDDLE PARK
VIC, AUSTRALIA
In the immortal words of Stealer’s Wheel: ‘Stuck in THE MIDDLE with you.’
Well to be quite frank I was anything but stuck.
I was amazed, mystified even captivated, anything but just stuck.
But I guess these other adjectives don’t fit as well……
Anyway, what a delight.
Definitely worth a […]
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
Quench
Salcombe Gardens
Mill Hill
London NW7
UK
A refreshing cafe with a relaxed atmosphere. The cafe is part of the Mill Hill East Church and has plenty of wide open space, delicious home baking and realistic prices.
No yuppies here - just a decent coffee served with a smile.
Less than 5 miles away from my home so I will make […]
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Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Cafe Name Cafe Modena
Street, City 293 Adelaide St, Brisbane
State, Country QLD, Australia
Well this is a genuine coffee lovers cafe. Alan the owner is a regular on the barista competition scene so what you are getting here is a product from someone who lives coffee.
The cafe itself is very small and […]
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Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Made in Stanmore
124 Percival St, Stanmore
NSW, Australia
Ph: 9569 5898
Wow what can I say other than I’ll get to the coffee later. Firstly I have to get this out there; these guys do the best… THE BEST… bacon and egg on Turkish in Sydney. If I am not having breakfast here at least one day a […]
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Monday, May 7th, 2007
Cafe L’affare
College St
Wellington, NZ
L’affare is a vibrant, busy cafe with amazing coffee.
Not only is their coffee great but the food is delicious and filling.
The staff are bubbly and welcoming and they make sure you will always leave feeling energised and totally satisfied.
Recomended meals:
- Bacon & Egg Bagel with a side of Hashbrowns
- […]
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2007
Dunn’s Coffee House
Kensington, Perth
Western Australia, Australia
A rather homely not sophisticated but comfortable atmosphere. An easy view of the kitchen so you know all is fresh, clean and genuinely prepared. Good quality crockery is used; a more robust modern version of grandmas china. Dunn’s isn’t big but isn’t too crowded either. […]
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2006
Naked Coffee
Elizabeth Arcade
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
When i first saw this place and saw they used CAMPOS coffee, i was courious. Then when i saw them make it I though campos has opend a cafe in brisbane…. have never seen a cafe match that standard in brisbane.
The ope plan allows you to stand next to of […]
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Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Commercial Hotel
Waller St,
Murchison
New Zealad
Absoloutley the best coffee in New Zealand
The small town of Murchison, Outside of Nelson,
Offers many cafe’s, this one is the best one,
The Barista Staff are Quick, Friendly, and laid back,
and they definatley know what they are doing!.
If this is not the best coffee you have ever tried,
You dont know coffee!
You havent tried […]
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Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Cafe Bike Shop
Bundanoon
NSW, Australia
Situated 1.5hrs south of Sydney, in the Southern Highlands is a fantastic cafe called ‘Cafe Bike Shop’ in a little town called Bundanoon, home of Brigadoon (the southern hemispheres largest Scottish highlands festival) .
As the name implies the cafe also offers bike hire, as the surrounding area is national park and […]
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Monday, October 2nd, 2006
Ben (Barista Empire)
Fort Street
Auckland, New Zealand
New Espresso bar opened by Ben Boyle, Auckalnd Regional Barista Champ, so you know the coffee is good!
Food is a tempting selection of counter foods, with salads and relish to boot. The Toast with strawberry and peppercorn jam is fantastic!
Nice comfortable cafe near Queen St, don’t let the address put […]
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Sunday, October 1st, 2006
I’m off to watch Black Gold - the movie on 20th October and will review it.
Have you seen it yet?
Review it here.
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Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
The Brasserie
Bellvue Road, Wandsworth Common
London, UK
Overlooking the common (green space) in the heart of Nappy Valley (the local nickname for this area - overrun by young familes with strollers and SUV’s) this new establishment (opened this week) is setting the standard for coffee in the local area.
Using a brand new machine (unbadged) and freshly roasted […]
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Thursday, September 21st, 2006
One 2 one (Formerly Atomic Cafe)
Ponsonby Road
Auckalnd New Zealand
You may not like Atomic Coffee, but at the home of it, they still pull a great shot, coupled with great food, and a vibrant bustle, it’s a great place to grab a bite with a decent coffee to boot.
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Thursday, September 21st, 2006
Strawberry Alarmclock
Parnell Road
Auckland, New Zealand
Aside from everything else, the Strawberry Alarmclock is not a pretentious cafe in Parnell (of which there are enough)
The food is normally just plain old good cafe fare - no criticism - it’s good stuff.
The coffee is getting inconsistent. I have had people go on my recommendation and come away dissapointed, […]
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Tuesday, September 12th, 2006
Single Origin Roasters
60-64 Reservoir St, Surry Hills
NSW, Australia
Single Origin. Where to start?
OK, maybe I should preface my review by saying that I don’t particularly like this place BUT a lot of other people do…
Single Origin does a Fair Trade, single origin bean that is roasted on the premises. The smells are wonderful and watching […]
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Monday, July 31st, 2006
The Remarkable Bean
Queen St. East
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada
This little cafe is located in a cozy little nook towards the end of Quenn St. East in the Beaches. If you know the Beaches at all then you know that most of the local clientel will gravitate towards one of the two Starbucks in the area. […]
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2006
Barrels BYO
23 First Avenue
Sawtell NSW 2452
AUSTRALIA
Recently, we found ourselves in the casual, relaxed surf town of Sawtell. Nestled on the coastline just south of Coffs Harbour, it’s a beautiful town, enjoying stunning scenic views and an easygoing and unpretentious vibe.
Its main street, First Avenue, is littered with small cafés and restaurants, a surf shop, a […]
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Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
JL Hufford Coffee and Tea
2415 Sagamore Pkwy
Lafayette, IN 47905
It’s kind of strange. One of the biggest Big 10 universities should have a ton of different cafes to choose from. The West side (West Lafayette) has no good coffee shops worth mentioning. A very trendy one, Cafe Vienna, has perhaps the worse […]
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Wednesday, April 26th, 2006
Gertrude & Alice
78 Oxford St, Paddington
Sydney, NSW, Australia
You’ve gotta love a cafe in a bookstore, as I loved Gertrude and Alice. Sure the staff ranged from fantastic to surly, sure it was hard to drag a pram up two flights of steep narrow stairs… but the cafe served a wonderfully made coffee in a great […]
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Monday, April 24th, 2006
Cafe Delizia
Shop 2, Hyde Park Towers
148 Elizabeth St, Sydney
NSW, Australia
This’ll teach me to enter a cafe becuase there are good looking waitresses working there.
Rushing from work to Hyde Park for some fresh air I almost walked straight past Cafe Delizia. The interior is cavernous… really big. It looked nice enough, it smelled like coffee […]
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
I have to tell you, I didn’t seek out Rookies for the coffee, well Duh!! Okay folks give me a break here, I come from Australia, our laws relating to marijuana consumption aren’t exactly enlightened. I ask the guy behind the bar for the ghanja menu, it’s extensive and wondrous.
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Saturday, March 11th, 2006
Blue Spoon
76 Chambers Street (between Church and Broadway)
Lower Manhattan, New York
http://www.bluespooncoffee.com
We stopped by BlueSpoon Cafe (Chambers Street, between Church and Broadway (New York), for a taste of a much talked about coffee brand, Intelligentsia.
I’ve heard Intelligentsia Coffee mentioned on numerous coffee-related podcasts and just had to try some. I was impressed. Not only did it […]
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Thursday, March 9th, 2006
Joe - the art of coffee
141 Waverly Street (cnr Gay and Waverly)
New York
USA
On a tip from the members of CoffeeGeek.com I made my way to Joe - the art of coffee, and was lucky to get a seat. Joe was heaving, and this was at about 11am on a Saturday morning, with an eclectic mix […]
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Saturday, February 25th, 2006
Tregesers
Kilburn High Road, Kilburn
London NW6, UK
Not a sit-down coffee-shop but apart from Cafe Nero, this is the only place on Kilburn High Road (the southern end) to provide a decent cup of coffee.
A small latte and a muffin (one of the best muffins in Kilburn) will set you back £2 (£1.35 for the coffee and […]
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Sunday, February 19th, 2006
Balham Kitchen & Bar
15 - 19 Bedford Hill
London
SW12 9EX
Hidden away at the far end of Balham High Street (yet on Bedford Hill) this little gem is heaving in the weekend, popular with well heeled diners and also young families.
Service is not always up to par but the consistency of this establishment is great. Food always […]
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Saturday, February 18th, 2006
Santos
Ponsonby Road, Auckland
Probably the most well known cafe (or the most talked about) on Ponsonby Road. Situated right next to the iconic Burger Fuel this is undeniably one of the best in Auckland. Serving up consistently high quality coffee and cafe snacks (open from breakfast right through till the evening) it offers a relaxed vibe, […]
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Saturday, February 18th, 2006
Flat White
Berwick St, SoHo
London, UK
The only place in London (possibly the UK) that serves a traditional Flat White
What is a ‘Flat White’?
To see for yourself pop along to Flat White and sample Kiwi-inspired cafe culture at it’s finest.
Every drink gets the ‘latte art’ treatment, from Cappuccino’s to Macchiato’s they never fail to impress me.
As well […]
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2005
Oliver’s
Caltex Service Centre, Northbound F3 Freeway, Wyong
NSW, Australia
Imagine sitting in a big rig. You’re barrelling up a highway to the Central Coast of NSW with your little brother, a big, bald and tattooed truckie who would rather eat a whole fried chicken and greasy burger than eat vegetables “That’s what the food eat’s mate”.
We pulled […]
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Monday, November 28th, 2005
Le Mille-Feuille Fine Patisserie
95 Glebe Point Rd
Glebe NSW
p: 02 9552 2234 f: 02 9952 2276
Tuesday to Friday: 8.00am-7.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7.00am-7.00pm
There are two global perceptions that come to mind when visiting Le Mille-Feuille: that Belgium has no famous […]
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Monday, November 7th, 2005
Maisys Cafe
Military Road, Neutral Bay
NSW, Australia
The name doesn’t fit at all. To me, Maisy is a country patisserie, with doileys and Devonshire tea. But this place is 24 hours, with minimalist décor and an attic-style kitchen, delivering food via a dumb-waiter pulley system!
I dined upstairs; which was cold on a rainy spring day; […]
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2005
Aromas Tea & Coffee Merchants
Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
QLD, Australia
I was keen to do a review while in Brisbane (I’m a Sydney-ite) and was tired of seeing the Starbuck wannabes and stereotypical bar-in-the-mall setup.
At last, I stumbled across Aromas. Dimly lit with period furniture, dark patterned carpet, old wooden wall shelving and the sounds of jazz […]
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Sunday, October 16th, 2005
Citi (Westin Plaza)
1 Exchange St, Providence
Rhode Island, USA
Oh the pain. The pain… After enduring an 8 hour drive in abysmal conditions, a room in a crappy hotel and a travelling companion who I really had no more in common with than work I thought my luck had finally turned when I smelled coffee in the […]
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Thursday, October 13th, 2005
Signatures Cafe
741 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South
VIC, Australia
Upon entering the cafe, I became quite sceptical. The atmosphere was very flat, and unbelievably quiet, its noise level being comparable to that of an empty library. With such atmosphere, one can assume that it is not an ideal location to conduct a meeting.
Coffee was served, and my […]
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2005
aux deux Marie
4329 Rue Saint-Denis, Montreal
Quebec, Canada
Let me preface this review by saying two things:
I was under sever nicotine withdrawal
I would like to thank the peeps at the CoffeeGeek forum for the tip.
OK. We bundled the boy into the pram and went cafe searching in Montreal. Contrary to what many say, I think this city […]
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Saturday, September 24th, 2005
Foreshores Café
394 High Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
AUSTRALIA
We arrived at the Foreshores Café in the hope of some breakfast type fare and a chance to read the paper in the sun. On approach, we realised that the quaint al fresco tables of Foreshores were actually somewhat rickety and noisily situated on the roadside, […]
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Sunday, September 18th, 2005
Boulangerie Le Croissant D’Or
2560, rue Laval, Nantès (Lac Megantic)
Quebec, Canada
I have been putting off reviewing this place for a year now. Mostly because it’s no fun to trash somones business.
HOWEVER!! Boulangerie Le Croissant D’Or is now under new ownership and I just had a great breakfast there. The change since the new owners took over […]
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Sunday, September 18th, 2005
Sabroso
2 Gamon Street Seddon
Victoria, Australia
Seddon in Melbourne’s West, is one suburb that has come up rather well in the past year or so as a little Mecca for a variety of entertainment. There never use to be much in this particular area of Seddon, just the usual shops, a dingy look bar and a […]
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Sunday, September 18th, 2005
Spargo’s Sidewalk Café Bar
288 Bridge Rd Richmond
VIC Australia
Finally got to hit my old neighbourhood Richmond in my coffee quest. I’ve been to Spargo’s a number of times and found the atmosphere, decor, and staff worthy of praise.
It’s 10am in the morning (ahhh what a life!) and Melbourne has put on its cold and gloomy […]
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2005
Alexandre Restaurant Français
1454, rue Peel, Montréal,
Quebec Canada, C H3A 1S8
Ph: 514-288-5105
I roamed the streets of Montreal, after a gruelling day of shaking hands with Republicans and business types at a seminar cum shmoozefest, looking for escape. With a cigarette hanging from my mouth and a swagger one can only associate with prostituting ones beliefs […]
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2005
Fuel
Gate 17 - 21, Wellington Airport
Wellington, New Zealand
A great spot to stop for a coffee on your way to or from your plane when passing through Wellington.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2005
Brew
4 Marama Arcade
Taupo, New Zealand
A small cafe in an arcade going between streets, it’s easy enough to find, and you can usually get a seat quickly.
The coffee is made excellently, and the food and juice selection is great.
Great service - a highly recommended cafe!
(This has subsequently changed hands, and I have not bean back […]
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Friday, August 26th, 2005
Corica
Rue Marché aux Poulets, 49
1000 Brussels
BELGIUM
Located in the heart of Brussels, Corica is a wonderful coffee shop. Certainly not by its looks, the place being rather narrow and bland. Nevertheless, the rich coffee fragrance inside and outside of it is evocative enough to attract many.
The shop is divided in two: the left wing has a […]
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Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005
La Bouffée d’Air - Café-Kayak
515, rue Principale,Piopolis
Québec, Canada
Téléphone: (819) 583-2587
Piopolis is a little town on the other side of the lake from where I live. A really cute little place with some stores by local artisans, a health civic pride and a population of 460 people. Like I said it’s small.
Nestled just up the road […]
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2005
Calhoun’s
3035 west broadway, vancouver
BC, Canada v6k 2g9
Calhoun’s is a cafe on Broadway oft frequented by UBC students, and with a very laid back style. Rustic is maybe a good term. It’s a large cafe, opened up by a set of barn doors and with great old wood tables scattered all over the place. I have […]
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Monday, August 15th, 2005
Cafe du Clocher
88 av. Morel, Kamouraska,
Quebec, Canada G0L 1M0
We stopped in the town of Kamouraska totally on a whim. Our 1 month old was tired after a day of driving back to the Eastern Townships from Gaspe and we needed to stretch our legs.
After visiting one of the best bakeries we have been to in […]
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Monday, August 15th, 2005
La Rose des Vents
430 De la Mer, Ste-Flavie
Quebec, Canada G0J2L0
What an absolute suprise this little place was. My husband and I were coming back from the Gaspe peninsula in Quebec and were craving some seafood. We stopped at the side of the highway at what looked like a greasy little fish’n'chips joint and were seated […]
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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005
Swanky’s Espresso Bar
K7 City Centre Mall
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
AUSTRALIA
Swanky’s, contrary to its implication is a small garden espresso bar turned café offering alfresco dining in the Coffs Harbour mall. The kitchen itself is a small metal kiosk looking out over rather quaint wooden tables, comfortable chairs and well-placed blackboards.
On arrival, the service was […]
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Friday, July 29th, 2005
Empire Cafe
1732 Westheimer Road, Houston
Texas, USA
We found this cafe on the city guide for Houston, and the website said it was one of the best. When we got there, you could tell it was a very popular place to be and this was on a Sunday afternoon. But when we went inside, we […]
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2005
Varga Espresso Bar
10 Wilson Street Newtown
NSW 2042 AUSTRALIA
Varga Espresso Bar is a cute, quiet corner café in Newtown, opening early with a mostly warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Just off King Street Newtown, on the corner of Wilson Street and Erskineville Road, the large glass and wooden windows invite you to a small […]
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Monday, July 25th, 2005
The Coffee Fix
12508 Moorpark St, Studio City
California, USA
The Coffee fix is a cafe on the south side of Moorpark, right across from the library. The coffee is decent, the food is mediocre but the wireless internet is free and they have P.G. Tips. They also have Moxie in the fridge for those transplanted New […]
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Monday, July 25th, 2005
Famous Lautrec’s postcard cafe does exist!
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Thursday, July 21st, 2005
Baltimore Coffee and Tea Co. Inc.
9 T West Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD
USA
This place has the best coffee around. Beans are roasted fresh on the premises and the smell of them hangs deliciously in the air. Don’t be fooled by the the modest brick building at the Timonium business park. Come close and you’ll find the sweet […]
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Monday, July 18th, 2005
The Purple Fiddle Coffeehouse & Mountain Market
21 East Ave
Thomas, WV, USA
The weary traveler needeth his latte…and the Purple Fiddle delivers! During a long trip on US Rt 219 to Blackwater State Park in West Virginia, we happened upon this fantastic turn-of-the century general store-style cafe. It’s actually hard to miss if you are on Rt […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2005
Mayorga Coffee Factory
8040 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA
The Mayorga Coffee Factory has a little something for almost everyone, and depending on your view, that may be a good thing or a bad thing.
For the coffee maven, there’s a wide variety of first-rate, fresh-roasted coffee. Roasted on the premises in […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2005
The Green Room
246 Brunswick Street, Toronto
Ontario Canada
Imagine a coffee shop on the main street of a city. It’s pretty normal.
Now imagine one on a side street with less traffic. It has a few kitschy, interesting features.
Then there may be one or two bizarre coffee shops in an alley way, between two side streets.
The Green […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2005
The ChitChat Cafe’
King St., St. Stephen
New Brunswick, Canada
Egad. Folks in our small town of St. Stephen were over the moon when they heard a new cafe was coming into town. “Competition with Tim Horton’s” was the buzz on the street, and all the coffee conoisseurs in town were hopeful for double-iced lattes, cappucino americanos, and […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2005
“The Coffee House”
First Street, Orangeville
Ontario, Canada
The Coffee House is.. alright. Located on one of Orangeville’s two main streets, There are usually a few selections of coffee on hand as well as a wide selection of mochas, blended drinks, italian sodas etc, all available for very reasonable prices. The coffee, while not rave-worthy […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2005
Kafka Cafe
1464 Washington Ave, Miami
Florida, USA
If you find yourself playing in the sunshine in Miami Beach, FL, this is a great place to hang out. Kafka cafe is conveniently located in the super-model mecca known as South Beach (SoBe). This cafe is a 2 story combination used book store and cyber-cafe. It’s […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2005
Joe Muggs Newsstand
3275 Peachtree Road, Atlanta
Georgia, United States
If you happen to find yourself on Peachtree Road, one of Atlanta’s famous landmarks, there’s no better place for a good cup of dark-roasted full-bodied java than Joe Muggs.
Joe Muggs is a large newsstand with thousands of local and imported magazines to page through, plenty of tables, […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2005
Beyond the Brim
Wesleyan Park Plaza
Owensboro, Kentucky U.S.A.
Shangri-la! Two of my reasons for getting out of bed meet - coffee and blogging. (Le Sigh)
Focus, Joi, you’re here to review not walk on air.
If you should ever find yourself in striking distance of my wonderful city, Owensboro, you must must MUST check out Beyond the […]
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Monday, June 27th, 2005
Fanny Boulangerie Artisanale Et Patisserie
5526, rue Frontenac, Lac-Mégantic,
Quebec, Canada
There is a new sheriff in town, and he is one of the good guys. We have watched Fanny being built over the past month or so and were excited when we saw a roasting machine in the foyer. Read on…
The roasting machine is just a […]
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005
Piccolo Padre
Darling Street, Rozelle
NSW, Australia
I walked past this café (actually it’s an espresso bar) for the first time and I knew instantly that this place cared about its coffee. Subtle signs such as the menu content, the glass front door with hand painted scrawls of café meanderings and the dark wooden interior said to […]
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2005
Salt Spring Coffee Co. Cafe
McPhillips Ave, Ganges/Salt Spring Island
BC, Canada
On the Gulf Islands, Salt Spring especially, drinking coffee (and related beverages) isn’t a hobby, it’s beyond even the need for liquid speed, it’s more like just daily life. We take coffee so seriously that there are no less than three places to grab a […]
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2005
Monmouth Coffee
Borough Markets
London, UK
Borough markets have become a favoured destination of mine while living in London. Being a foodie at heart, I’ve quickly grown cykical and disgusted of the supermarkets here, each offering an array of sub-class vegies all wrapped in their very own plastic. It doesn’t take a Naked Chef watching genius […]
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Thursday, June 16th, 2005
Bondi Tratt
34 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
NSW, Australia
A good friend of mine used to work here for years. On and off she would leave to find a better place to work, and invariably come back realising that a lot of what she was searching for elsewhere was already at the Tratt. You see the Tratt is […]
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2005
Viva
Kitsilano
1555 Yew Street, Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
Viva Fine Foods & Bakery is a little bakery and cafe just a couple blocks from where we live. Ianiv & I have been over there many times for coffee, a sweet little treat, or just a nice lunch. The paninis are really great - but the muffins are definitely […]
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Friday, June 10th, 2005
Jet Fuel
519 Parliament Street, Toronto
Ontario, Canada
Upon arriving we were hit in the face with the stunning smell of coffee. Nice. Nicer was the relaxing atmosphere redolent of a small cafe somewhere in Italy (not that I have EVER been to Italy, but give me some creative licence here). It was mostly full of men, standing […]
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