Great coffee places! [Archive] - VWGolf.net.au

10d

18-02-2010, 11:18 PM

Justin Fox

18-02-2010, 11:25 PM

I've been to Single Origin in Surry Hills. I didn't feel cool enough to be there to be honest. I'm not cool enough to hang with the Fixie Hipsters!

In the end of the day I love my own coffee. HEAPS of soy in a tall mug and Vittoria coffee done in a plunger. No sugar, perfect temperature. I like it my way every day, keeps me regular :lol:

VR53KS

18-02-2010, 11:26 PM

I'll start.

Artisan Foccaceria in Darlinghurst. Really good coffee. Smooth! My daily cup

Vela Nero in the city. Hard to park though

Campos Coffee in Newtown - use to be great

Gusto in Bondi Beach - always busy

Single Origin in Surry Hills - I heard they are great, haven't actually tried them yet.

There's also one in Coogee, my mum (who was a barista in our shop for several years, *shameless plug* Luneburger German Bakery in the Queen Victoria Building) swears by it and goes there a loooot. Not as packed as Bondi Beach, so they've all got time to chat and so on.

SUGA

18-02-2010, 11:39 PM

In the end of the day I love my own coffee. HEAPS of soy in a tall mug and Vittoria coffee done in a plunger. No sugar, perfect temperature. I like it my way every day, keeps me regular :lol:

Acquired taste.

I must say there is NO good coffee in Broadway, if anyone knows of a place please let me know.

JoeStivo

18-02-2010, 11:53 PM

Cam

19-02-2010, 12:19 AM

<creeps into thread>

I don't drink coffee hehe.
Although I do feel like I'm missing out on that oomph in the morning most people have after they drink it. I usually drink Pepsi Max at lunch or dinner (1 or two cans a day)

10d

19-02-2010, 12:21 AM

JoeStivo

19-02-2010, 01:38 AM

What are peoples thoughts on those Nespresso Pod machines?

shida

19-02-2010, 09:12 AM

Coffee Trails just outside central station...i love it here because the coffee isn't bitter like other places, its more thick and creamy. Don't see what all the fuss is with Campo's...and ditto that Toby's Estate place at Broadway.

Grind @ Cronulla is freaking awesome as well.

I was just going to say!!! Coffee Trails!! This is not a shameless plug for dear Jonno!! But the coffee really is fantastic!! Having worked as a barista, I can truely agree with you that the coffee is good for a quick take away! I've had some horribly bitter and burnt coffee... it truely ruins my day :(

Frenchie

19-02-2010, 09:16 AM

Single origin - beautiful coffee

Sonoma Bakery in Glebe - awesome coffee

Love my coffee and trust me when I say there are not many good cafes around

dopey

19-02-2010, 05:57 PM

+1 Coffee Trailz for the win!

10d

19-02-2010, 07:29 PM

Single origin - beautiful coffee

Sonoma Bakery in Glebe - awesome coffee

Love my coffee and trust me when I say there are not many good cafes around
Frenchie,
Maybe should meet you @ single origin, huh.
I love my coffee too.
Sonoma they are the bread people, right?

Seems a lot of coffee trailz recommendation. Might check that out too if I'm in the area.

10d

19-02-2010, 07:30 PM

And yes Nespresso pods great too for lazy Sundays

R32Perth

21-02-2010, 10:12 PM

Nespresso are not as good as a freshly brewed coffee, but if you factor in the convenience factor they are very good.

benough

30-03-2010, 12:07 PM

Acquired taste.

I must say there is NO good coffee in Broadway, if anyone knows of a place please let me know.

Walk down City Rd to Toby's Estate (about 200m). It's excellent there.

defaultx

30-03-2010, 12:13 PM

I LOVE my coffee!!!

I'm going to live in this thread hahaha.

Allpress in Zetland has great coffee. I'm also a big fan of Grind in Cronulla and Kafeino in Cronulla. Kafeino use Di Lorenzo which is great coffee.

When I'm in the city I'm usually at Toby's Estate or Hernandez. Hernandez is a great little cafe just outside Kings Cross...very nice coffee there too!

Here at work we're all coffee nuts, we have the good machine and between say 30-40 coffee drinkers we do over 1100 coffees/month on the machine haha.

10d

30-03-2010, 12:16 PM

I agree. Di Lorenzo makes great beans! Artisan Focacerria use them. My favourite spot!

Allpress is also quite good. Fuzion works across the road from it. Lucky him.

defaultx

30-03-2010, 12:19 PM

We should organise a GTG at a coffee shop in Syd for all the coffee lovers!

10d

30-03-2010, 12:30 PM

Agreed!

30-03-2010, 02:54 PM

Gusto at coogee and JT's at coogee have great coffee..

defaultx

30-03-2010, 03:02 PM

Gusto at coogee and JT's at coogee have great coffee..

I think I've been to one of those....there's a few places with good coffee in Coogee. I was amazed that Moo (the burger place) server Di Lorenzo coffee haha

chris32

31-03-2010, 05:02 AM

Big coffee lover here, up in the mountains 'Fresh' cafe has the best coffee in katoomba.

Capercat

31-03-2010, 07:28 AM

<creeps into thread>

I don't drink coffee hehe.

x2 & I'm Italian! haha, I consider Sydney's Cafe culture as trash, I don't touch the stuff here.

KWICKS

31-03-2010, 10:50 AM

Bar Colluzzi, Darlighurst Rd. An institution. I used to delivery pastries there at 4am when I was 14 years old (20 years ago). Old man Coluzzi - no longer in the shop - used to serenade all his clientele in Italian at that hour. And don't bother asking for a large - no dice.

You know you're in the right place when you share your morning cup with Neil Perry.;)

derek

01-04-2010, 09:59 PM

Cafe Ish's Wattle Maccacino

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4273308431_89d4aaef21_o.jpg

review I published (http://www.herecomesthefood.com.au/eating-out/cafe-ish-surry-hills-sydney.html)

10d

01-04-2010, 10:39 PM

mikinoz

01-04-2010, 10:46 PM

Acquired taste.

I must say there is NO good coffee in Broadway, if anyone knows of a place please let me know.

Bourke St Bakery was ok when I worked there in 2008. Isn't there a Toby's Hill Estate around the corner on City Rd? If you mean Broadway Shopping Centre, I'd suggest you drink tea.

mikinoz

01-04-2010, 10:47 PM

Big coffee lover here, up in the mountains 'Fresh' cafe has the best coffee in katoomba.

I've enjoyed a few from the Pink Papaya in Springwood. We need to catch up Chris - where do you work?

chris32

02-04-2010, 09:05 PM

I've enjoyed a few from the Pink Papaya in Springwood. We need to catch up Chris - where do you work?

Never tried the Pink Papaya, i'll try it out next time i'm down that way, I always seam to end up at the ori for coffee. But yeah should catch up i'll shot you a PM when my car is back on the road eta is 3 weeks now.

Jethro41

02-04-2010, 11:05 PM

My place... my beautiful wife bought me an espresso machine for my birthday last weekend... and I am making fantastic coffee... sipping on a long black now...I wish you were all here to try it.

10d

02-04-2010, 11:10 PM

My place... my beautiful wife bought me an espresso machine for my birthday last weekend... and I am making fantastic coffee... sipping on a long black now...I wish you were all here to try it.

Is this an open invitation, Ian?

Jethro41

02-04-2010, 11:13 PM

Is this an open invitation, Ian?

Certainly is...I'd like to think if any of you lot venture north you'd take the time to look me up. >D

nath_mk6

02-04-2010, 11:17 PM

Sigh I stopped drinking coffee years ago as I could never find a decent cup, so the question is can I be reintroduced to the sweet smell of coffee again by suggestions on here?!?!

Tim

02-04-2010, 11:28 PM

I like coffee almost as much as I like cheese :D

http://www.dubaddiction.com.au/linked/addiction.jpg

Capercat

03-04-2010, 07:39 AM

I like coffee almost as much as I like cheese :D

Tim what's your favorite cheese? mines NIMBIN, brilliant stuff.

Bizi

07-04-2010, 08:55 AM

Tim,
I was about to compliment your crema artistry until I scrolled the little bit further to realise this was a poster style pic (and 'shopped, most likely).

Has anyone done a coffee/alcohol detox? I am not ready for that, yet.

SUGA

07-04-2010, 09:13 AM

haha both are hard to do, especially when working full time!

I still don't know why people think coffee is so bad for you, 1-2 a day isn't so bad right? :)

Pharkus

07-04-2010, 09:27 AM

haha both are hard to do, especially when working full time!

I still don't know why people think coffee is so bad for you, 1-2 a day isn't so bad right? :)

Only if you also don't go a can of V/Redbull.

nath_mk6

07-04-2010, 09:33 AM

Weak people weak! Stopped drinking booze about 4 years ago as I was kind of over it, now it's the occasional beer or wine but not very often.

defaultx

07-04-2010, 09:45 AM

haha both are hard to do, especially when working full time!

I still don't know why people think coffee is so bad for you, 1-2 a day isn't so bad right? :)

I have 2-3 a day normally....2 at work and one at night if I go out...I love the morning coffee on a weekend at a nice cafe with a good breakfast....I'm dreaming of the weekend already, not far!

JohnA

08-04-2010, 05:14 PM

Ahhhhh coffee. Another favourite of mine.

Have been addicted to the stuff for years.

There are a few good places here in Melbourne for a good coffee, but more and more bad ones popping up these days.

For the last 5 years i have been spoilt with a great home setup and fresh beans

This is my little corner of the kitchen :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2738273036_575a48ff16_o.jpg

time to go make a double shot short black i think

defaultx

08-04-2010, 05:20 PM

jealous! nice setup mate

JohnA

08-04-2010, 05:37 PM

cheers mate. I just got sick of drinking bad coffee so decided to learn and do it myself.

The down side though is you get spoilt, so going out for a coffee gets worse

10d

08-04-2010, 05:45 PM

Ristretto for me, John :)

Coffee is actually good because it have a lot of anti oxidant. The caffeine is bad because addictive not to mention the staining to your chompers! Moderation people. The key is moderation.

Tensixty6

08-04-2010, 05:47 PM

Hey guys, coffee and doughnuts at John's place. >D

10d

08-04-2010, 05:50 PM

Donuts? Blasphemy! :) Great coffee should go with biscotti. Hehe

JohnA

08-04-2010, 06:00 PM

Hey guys, coffee and doughnuts at John's place. >D

hehe i'm with 10d, no donuts with coffee

10d, i like your taste. Ristretto is good.

Tim

08-04-2010, 06:27 PM

Ristretto is wankery used by people who know what it is! If you go to most average coffee shops and ask for it they will just look at you funny.

I think going to such extremes sucks the joy out of enjoying a nice espresso.
Id wager that most couldnt pick the difference between a standard shot of espresso and a ristretto if the volume didnt give it away!

Re: biscotti. Its the only thing that accompanies my coffee. I am known to bake my own from time to time. Although they dont last long.

JohnA

08-04-2010, 06:30 PM

Re: biscotti. Its the only thing that accompanies my coffee. I am known to bake my own from time to time. Although they dont last long.

Tim, you supply the biscotti and i'll take care of the coffee :)

Tim

08-04-2010, 06:32 PM

you certainly look well equipped!

10d

08-04-2010, 06:40 PM

Tim, sorry for being wankery, but I prefer the less bitter taste of the ris than the full on espresso.

My coffee guy always serve me two shots of ristretto for my morning caps.

Almond biscotti, hmmmm.

random

08-04-2010, 06:43 PM

I don't drink coffee but most of the people i know think campos is really good in Newtown, and in my "local" area, Sonoma Bakery in Waterloo apparently does great coffee, i love the food more.

Tim

08-04-2010, 06:45 PM

really good espresso isnt that bitter.
Ive found that grinding the beans as I use them ends up in a much smoother taste. Pre ground coffee tastes very bitter not long after the bag gets opened.

10d

08-04-2010, 06:45 PM

I don't drink coffee but most of the people i know think campos is really good in Newtown, and in my "local" area, Sonoma Bakery in Waterloo apparently does great coffee, i love the food more.
Campos is good, but used to be better. Sonoma is also good, but have to agree with you, their bread is to die for. Haha

random

08-04-2010, 06:48 PM

how come no one mentioned starbucks.... or maccas....

10d

08-04-2010, 06:50 PM

really good espresso isnt that bitter.
Ive found that grinding the beans as I use them ends up in a much smoother taste. Pre ground coffee tastes very bitter not long after the bag gets opened.

Care to make me a cuppa?

Tim

08-04-2010, 06:57 PM

I only make coffee for me! too many snobby mates that are willing to stick their noses up at my efforts!
I dont proclaim to be a coffee connoisseur but I think what comes out of my cheap arse machine tastes better than what gets served to me at most places. Thats mostly because they are serving crap moreso than im making anything special though :D

JohnA

08-04-2010, 07:03 PM

i'm with Tim, that if the coffee bean is fresh, ground properly for the machine in use it should not be bitter

10d

08-04-2010, 07:06 PM

T, understandable. I can't make coffee, that's why I got a Nespresso at home. But I do admire people who put real effort in making a good cuppa.

10d

08-04-2010, 07:12 PM

i'm with Tim, that if the coffee bean is fresh, ground properly for the machine in use it should not be bitter
Well, most of the places I go to ground as they make. Maybe the roast??

JohnA

08-04-2010, 07:15 PM

Well, most of the places I go to ground as they make. Maybe the roast??

could be a combination of things.

old beans (they purchase bulk name brands rather then going to local roasters)
wrong grind
not a clean machine

i have experienced the same many times, but then at home and at the better coffee shops, its beautiful

10d

08-04-2010, 07:27 PM

True, J. Taste is also very subjective. I myself don't like dark roast. That is why I started this thread. I have been visiting the places the good people in this forum has suggested in search of the perfect cup for me. :)

310

10-04-2010, 06:39 PM

Cibo / Rundle Street & Melbourne Street (the coffee is pretty good too)

Brown Dog Cafe / Goodwood S.A (amazing food too (breakfast a spec.)

10d

10-04-2010, 07:09 PM

Cibo / Rundle Street & Melbourne Street (the coffee is pretty good too)

Brown Dog Cafe / Goodwood S.A (amazing food too (breakfast a spec.)
Cibo! Yes. My favourite in Adelaide.

Will try Brown Dog next time.

ROB_GTI

10-04-2010, 07:24 PM

Great thread guys... Love my coffee, Sydney cbd is a bit hit and miss.. Boys at Blue Stone in Hunter Street don't do a bad job..

Now let's start a new thread for Gelato!!!

If your in Sydney and can get a parking spot you can't go past Gelatomassi in Newtown.. Cic and Salv make a great gelato.. And they are very entertaining...

defaultx

10-04-2010, 07:37 PM

Yeh or there is Ice + Slice in Newtown...also good hot chocolate there....really nice gelati for dessert at Sea Level in Cronulla

derek

03-05-2010, 10:07 PM

recommendations for brands that won't blow the wallet for a 1-4 cup coffee brewer?

sir_camel

23-02-2011, 08:32 PM

I whore myself out to 3 places in Surry Hills near my work depending on what i feel like etc.

Campos Coffee Cart on Chalmers Street is pretty consistently good.

Cook & Archies (Vittoria) on Rutland/Buckingham St is where i sometimes have meetings. Super friendly and pretty good most of the time. New Barista last week wasn't as good.

Gallery Cafe (Numero Uno Beans) on Devonshire. My regular. When it's good it's amazing. But sometimes it's not but Mark the owner (and barista) is a legend and does magic tricks. Haha. I have some loyalty there.

Near me on the North Shore i go for:

Pablo and Rustys in Gordon is great.

Fina Espresso Bar on Archer St in Chatswood is amazing. Only been a few times but always super

sir_camel

23-02-2011, 08:33 PM

and didn't realise that this thread is OLD

10d

23-02-2011, 08:42 PM

Looks like there's quite a few of coffee drinkers here.

Life is too short for bad coffee!

benough

23-02-2011, 09:43 PM

I'm gonna chime in for Corelli's in Newtown. It's run by Lesbians trying to hard to look like Lesbians but it's always consistent and the cheese cake rules.

Why has no one said "Toby's Estate" on City Road?

Also there's one further down called The Moose Espresso Cafe. Go out the back into the courtyard.

Further west, Parramatta Park Cafe is always good. Dodge the cyclists and mum's during the day. Also there is a Campos joint called "Limeline" in the Sydney Water building in Parramatta. Across from that is called "Beanie" A touch up market for Parra but it's a great place to hide.

Finally there's a place I go to in Springwood often with a green MK1 in the driveway. Serves free beer also... ;-)

G-rig

23-02-2011, 09:54 PM

http://www.cupcoffee.com.au/

Russell St West End..
Makes pretty awesome coffee.

Romp

23-02-2011, 10:01 PM

i'm with Tim, that if the coffee bean is fresh, ground properly for the machine in use it should not be bitter

yeah - bitter if over extracted... gotta watch the drip for when it changes colour and the crema starts to clear

mikinoz

25-02-2011, 12:44 PM

Finally there's a place I go to in Springwood often with a green MK1 in the driveway. Serves free beer also... ;-)

Ha, that is quite funny. I'm no barista, but think that we pour a good espresso.

Why don't the coffee threads get merged?