Art Smart Coffee Gallery — Restaurant in Dunedin

I was privileged to try his double espresso. It is very, very fresh, with a huge crema, wonderful aroma and complex but smooth and fruity flavor. It’s a blend of Ethiopian yirgacheffe, Columbian and Brazilian beans, roasted to medium at exactly a peak of 450 degrees and then immediately cooled so they do not over cook. Wow! Five stars!

How this can be only be $12.99 a pound? The quality and price blew me away.

But then there is the shop. It’s a massive art gallery with multiple rooms and every inch covered with art, mostly Picasso prints! I kid you not! You have to explore this place, on one of the only three days a week Mario is open!

He has no employees. He has no imitators. He has no helpers. He has his own passion for coffee and art. He has his desire for coffee perfection! He spends most of his week roasting small batches rather than opening the shop.

Life is great with a unique passion for perfection!...

This place is just amazing! The coffee is the best in town, just as promised. Mario is super cool, too. I happened to arrive late, right at closing time, but Mario kindly let my boyfriend and me in. He even offered us his famous iced coffee. While he was preparing it, we had a chance to check out the artwork in the store. This time, it was a quick visit, but next time we’ll definitely stay longer to enjoy both the coffee and the art. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention—the coffee ice cubes are such a brilliant idea! A...

A "no animals or minorities allowed" sign would be appreciated. I went there yesterday lured by the nice reviews. The place was empty so I purchased a coffee and sat down to draw. The attendant kept showing up and giving me dirty looks. After 30 minuted he asked me if I was planning to be there all day. Needless to say, I got up and left. It is okay if you prefer a certain type of clients, just let us know so we don't show up. I am not a Starbucks consumer but his place made me...