Bought some Espresso and Pacifica blends and they were not exactly memorable (compared to a Dimattina or Market Lane or Industry Beans or La Crema.) I couldn't dial these beans in to my machine no matter what grind or water temp settings I used. Coarse, fine, 95 degrees, 93 degrees, all I would get is bitter, smokey, ash flavoured nonsense. I've tried brew ratios of 1:1.5 and 1:2 and nothing would work. Even got a friend who used to be head barista at an establishment in Lygon Street to check my settings and he came to the same conclusions as me regarding the beans.
Also, the coffee service at this place is slower than anywhere in Melbourne or Sydney and the milk was too hot and destroyed any natural flavours from the espresso shots in my cap. Too full of tourists.
Their selection of merch and teas is...
   Read moredrove over 40 mins to come here for a coffee, first time they forgot my caramel in my coffee which i actually paid extra for, second time now they overcharged me and then gave me the wrong coffee and instead of fixing the issue they handed me a voucher for a free coffee i just want my refund i donât want to go back for another coffee they are terrible! i suggest Bellevue Kwik Koffee, they are really great! and donât deny you a refund for charging you for 3 coffees iâm so annoyed right now. Wonât be going back for a free coffee i tell...
   Read moreWhat is the point in having a good menu if you never have anything in stock? This place literally never stocks adequate food to meet demand. The service is absolutely terrible and the coffee is average. It's a shame because it is my local, and I want to support them, but I won't be going back unless there are drastic...
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