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Airy, industrial-chic cafe and micro-roaster serving brunch, sandwiches and specialty teas.
attractions: Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central, Flagstaff Gardens, JB Hi-Fi Melbourne Central, State Library Victoria, Old Melbourne Gaol, HOYTS Melbourne Central, Cinema Nova, Lygon Court, Readings Carlton, restaurants: Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠火锅, Universal Restaurant, David's Hotpot, Mint & Co., Ziyka Restaurant, Brunetti Classico Carlton, 3 Brothersss Indian Restaurant QVM Elizabeth Street, ChangGo Korean BBQ, Hua Lu Peking Duck, Chef David 大味江湖
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Airy, industrial-chic cafe and micro-roaster serving brunch, sandwiches and specialty teas.
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I had a relaxing walk from Brunswick to Melbourne CBD. I was on a very special mission. Today I wanted to learn more about the IMPACT REPORT FY 20-21 from SEVEN SEEDS COFFEE ROASTERS. We often say #MAKECOFFEEBETTER: making coffee better, doesn’t only mean make tastier coffee, but making the coffee business more sustainable along the entire value chain in terms of PLANET x PEOPLE x PROFIT. A few days ago, I already enjoyed a tasty single origin espresso roasted by Seven Seeds at Brother Baba Budan. The coffee was produced by Mustefa Abalulesa in Ethiopia at 2,150 masl. Growing coffee at such a height and under very thin air conditions is already a great achievement. In the cup, the coffee tasted very clean and sweet. A beautiful product. Therefore, I had high expectations when I arrived at their Roastery & HQ. The building itself was already very beautiful, simple, with exposed bricks, full of green plants, and filled with minimalistic but natural furniture. On a table I grabbed a copy of their Impact Report and went to order a flat white and a Toast ‘n Sardine. The coffee was a blend of 50% Ethiopia (Awel Teha) and 50% Guatemala (Los Ancestros). The well textured milk gave this flat white a beautiful sweetness, and I especially enjoyed the harmony between the milk and the coffee. My breakfast choice was an interesting mix of oily (sardines), savory (parmesan cheese), spicy (pickled paprika) and sour (lemon). I tried everything one by one, mixed two ingredients as a pair and finally enjoyed everything together. Why not? I have been working now in sensory for more than 20 years. But every new combination surprises me, and I cannot get enough about exploring food. As always, I ordered a filter coffee as a desert: because specialty coffee must be clean, and sweet. Today’s coffee was especially sweet – for two reasons. First, the coffee itself was perfectly cultivated and processed at origin, and well roasted and brewed here in Australia. Therefore, the coffee tasted clean and sweet in terms of flavor. I then looked up the farm - Los Aguacatones. The Morales family first entered the Cup of Excellence Competition in 2017, where it placed as a national winner. 2017 was exactly the year, when I attended the COE Guatemala as an international sensory judge. Again, specialty coffee is such a small world. The Impact Report showed that the Morales Family received $7/LB (farmgate) for their coffee. That is sweet too: PLANET x PEOPLE x PROFIT. I have enjoyed my visit at Seven Seeds a lot and I believe transparency is an important part of the specialty coffee business model. Thank you, a lot, for the outstanding hospitality, the team was very nice, and answered all my “funny” questions.
André EiermannAndré Eiermann
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Seven seeds is a very popular cafe in Melbournes outer city, it has good atmosphere and seems like it’s always bussiling You know you are going to see the hipsters with brown beanies by the discreet brand labelling on the front of the cafe and the industrial style door for a semi confusing entrance. The menu doesn’t seem too complex which is perfect for a cafe spot as no one is waiting a long time for their food Atmosphere Open air, no roof panelling and can see exposed beams. Warm interior with a great choice of music Service Definitely not understaffed as I was seen within seconds of walking through the door Great friendly service with a genuine smile, you can tell the servers love their job and are treated well Taste Mocha: coffee taste has the perfect strength when mixed with the froth of the milk. The cocao to chocolate mixture has a slight bitter kick but then evens it out with it’s sweeter mix of the chocolate that’s in the drink Texture Froth is thick yet shallow in depth of the drink, it incorporates well when mixed and lasts throughout every sip of the coffee However when you get to the bottom of the cup there is a slight amount of not desolved cocao which makes you need a slight drink of water to take away the grainy texture Glassware The choice of a glass for a mocha is a brave move as it’s obvious when it’s overpowered with extra chocolate to mask the bitterness of the coffee however seven seeds does not disappoint as no real bitterness is found Price $6.20 for a double shot mocha $19 for 250g of beans Beans review: very evenly roasted Price is eager for a in house blend Very fresh (when I went the beans were roasted 11 days before) which I find is almost the perfect amount to wait to let the beans de gass I would like to see a fresh seal on the beans as the packet is just glued together (Visited 16th of may 2023)
Matt MooreMatt Moore
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Seven seeds is well known for its coffee, and on a recent trip to Melbourne I decided to try it for myself . The cafe was situated about a ten minute walk from my hotel and quite easy to find . It has an industrial warehouse feel and was quite busy when I chose to visit . There are separate lines for eating in and take away , which is practical in a place like this . There is plenty of space , and long tables if you have a large group . There was chill jazz music playing , but it did tend to echo and was a little loud for me , but the overall atmosphere was chilled and laid back . They had a few gluten free options , and I chose the wasabi avocado - and it nice and light , but packed with plenty of protein as it sat prettily on the plate . The wasabi was quite subtle , and added to the overall flavour. They didn’t have almond milk , so I had soy milk instead , and it was a good all round brew and milk was silk smooth . I did feel though that I hadn’t tried enough , so had a batch brew on the way out - the barista was very knowledgeable and out the coffee in a extra cup for insulation. They did have quite a selection of pastries , and quite a few gluten free that I missed when I came in ( the take way line was long ) and grabbed a few to eat later at the hotel - I don’t know where these were sourced from but they were good ! The table service was ok , not overly friendly - but the barista made up for it was his obvious enthusiasm and knowledge of the brew . If I went back , I’d either go earlier or later because of the noise - but it was worth the time .
bonbon and pumpkinbonbon and pumpkin
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Review for the discerning introverts: Interesting. Upon stepping in here, I noticed the vibe to be relaxed, casual & almost familial; friends & family looked intimate enjoying their time together. The food was good, I had the burger but the real winner was the side of chips we had with spicy cream sauce & tomato sauce. Why? The outside had a satisfactory crunch to it; giving the teeth a nice texture of taste, while the inside was fluffy and not too cold/hot. The sauces weren't extreme flavours either which was good for a morning occasion, nor were they bland; just right. This place really felt like the home of Goldilocks this way. My friend had the egg and waffle & said the flavours were nice yet evened out; not too pointed in one direction. The burger however was a let down as the bun lacked the same crunchy texture as the chips & the flavour inside was on the weak side for me. Better would have been more intensity in bacon & cheese flavours with a subtle yet slightly intense space like jalapeño or even course ground pepper. These would have done the trick. Overall, despite the noisiness, my friend & I didn't need to shout & I was content & relaxed. Check it out. Oh and the coffee is good also (I got the single origin they had on at the time of writing); the mug sizes could be larger for those who prefer more milk (yes, I know. The size is about retaining the intended flavour; but what about the extra shot options? Melbournites are coffee addicts!)
Adrian FisherAdrian Fisher
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Insta: melbfoodie_mark YT: MelbFoodieMark ** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne! - Undoubtedly one of the best brunch cafes in Melbourne! I really liked their spacious warehouse-style interiors with friendly staff on site. I am not really a huge fan of brunch but we ended up having their famous "Eggs and Waffle Benedict" ($18) and "Crab Scramble" ($24). . Eggs and Waffle Benedict = Basically a waffle stuffed with smoked ham hock and cheddar cheese with 2 poached eggs on top - finished off with chipotle hollandaise sauce. It tasted ok but the moisture from smoked ham and cheese inside made the waffle a bit too soggy. And I definitely think that they could've thrown in an extra egg considering the size of the waffle. But of course, beautiful presentation! . Crab Scramble = Chili salsa, coriander & mint salad, crispy garlic & shallots, szechuan pepper caramel on toast. In terms of taste, I'd rather choose this one over benedict. A decent portion with mild spicy kicks. I really enjoyed this experimental fusion style dish - layers of different taste profiles from contrasting ingredients coming together beautifully as a whole :) . Overall, not bad but kinda expected more considering its popularity. Probably won't visit anytime soon but definitely a pleasant experience everytime I go.
Mark CMark C
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Hi! Seven seeds coffee admin, If you pass through this review please answer me one question? ☺️☺️☺️I just wanna know. First of all your tonkutsu sandwiches are so so delicious!!!! I was actually hesitate a little before order it because I read a lot of review and they said it was simple. But for me it is really good!!!! you guys use shokupan bread…oh I love it!!!! The sauce was on point!! And the coffee omg! My Latte was well balanced!! The taste is so round and give you a mouthful experience! And I LOVE I LOVE that I finally found another brilliant coffee shop who do it right for putting a little bit of honey for my Latte!!! (Beside Axil and Little bang) this is another place that you can trust with their coffee!! So I can’t resist and order one more cup of coffee…but this time they don’t put honey in for me, and when I ask the staff, she was pretty cold to me and said ‘we don’t put it in here’ , i was confused cuz I just have perfect honey latte 5 mins ago at here this place… ahhh i feel a little sad, so please tell me how you guys actually do honey latte ? Anyway the long brown hair lady staff is really friendly
N JN J
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Nearby Attractions Of Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne Central
Flagstaff Gardens
JB Hi-Fi Melbourne Central
State Library Victoria
Old Melbourne Gaol
HOYTS Melbourne Central
Cinema Nova
Lygon Court
Readings Carlton
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