Small Print Baker & Roastery : A Passion for coffee

Small Print Baker & Roastery- Quik Snapshot

Vibe– Relaxed, trendy business hang out

Signature Dish– Eggs on toast for the breakfast lovers.

What are They Known for– Being one of Perth’s few speciality coffee roasters

What We Love– Genuinely friendly and outstanding staff!

What’s not so good– Can be a bit tricky choosing the coffee beans, lucky they have some great baristas to help you!

Website– http://www.printhall.com.au/small-print-baker-roastery/

Small Print Baker & Roastery -Overview

Being one of Perth´s few speciality coffee roasters, Small Print is a popular spot in Perth´s busy CBD area. Have you longed for the perfect coffee? This might be the place to check out!

The service here is outstanding! Walking through the doors and being greeted by this jolly team of cheerful baristas sure does make you feel quite happy and welcome. They are incredibly professional and the atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated all at once. A robust wooden bar in the middle of the room reminds you of a wooden cabin in the Swiss alps and the low ceiling gives the cafe just the right amount of cosiness. The cafe is quite big so on regular days it doesn’t become too crowded and you have the choice between sitting inside or in a nice outside area. The ambiance and location makes it a perfect lunch stop for the busy worker. When it comes to the prices…well it is what you can expect in the busy CBD area, neither the cheapest or the more expensive! The price of the breakfast varies between 6-25 dollars and lunch prices varies between 19-26 dollars.

Whether you are a dedicated coffee enthusiast cultivating your love for the beverage or simply want to enjoy a  good cup of coffee together with some delicious food, Small Print will definitely satisfiy your needs. To find this (fairly hidden) hang out,head down St Georges Terrace and you will find the cafe in the basement of the Print Hall.

The cafe is open Monday-Friday 06:30-16:00.

 

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In a partnership with the Dukes of Melbourne, Small Print source and roast their own coffee beans (you can actually see the huge roaster behind glass walls in the far end of the cafe). Ordering a coffee here is not really the same as everywhere else in the city. Usually, you get beans from the cafe’s own house blend while at Small Print, you can actually choose your own coffee beans. The beans are sourced for all over the world with each origin giving a specific taste palette. Do you want a chocolaty and nutty taste to your coffee? Go with a Brazilian bean! Is it a coffee with more of  fruity flavors that floats your boat? Be a dare devil and try the Ethiopian bean.   It might be useless to say that the flavor combinations are endless? Don´t worry if your knowledge of coffee beans is not the most solid (or existent even), these guys live and breathe coffee and will gladly give you suggestions what will be a winning combination! Are you already an enlightened coffee drinker? Well, this can be an interesting chance to try some new taste combinations and expand you knowledge even further.

 

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Small Print Breakfast & Pastries

Serving amazing coffee is not the only thing Small Print values, they are also extremely keen on serving good food! Their breakfast menu consists of simple dishes where eggs on toast definitely is the top dog. They use as many seasonal products as possible and of course, as fresh as possible  plus that everything is sourced in WA.

No matter what ends up on your plate, you can be sure it has been created with great amounts of love by the wonderful people in the cafe´s own bakery (okay, the vegemite and butter is an exception). Here you can get a wonderful slow fermented bread that takes no less than 24 hours (!) to make. In other words, the bread you order on a Monday begins to get made on a Saturday (see the length these guys go to?!). If your goal is to satisfy your sugar cravings, safe bets to go with are the classic Chocolate brownie, the New York Cheese cake or why not a Lemon meringue.

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Mooba Cafe- A colourful cafe

Mooba- Quick Snapshot

Vibe– Family friendly, colorful, happy and cheerful

Most Popular Coffee– Basic flat whites ( why make it complicated huh?)

Signature Beverage– Super delicious smoothies! Try the Super Smoothie or the Green One

Head Barista’s Favourite Coffee– Traditional Macchiato

Coffee Innovations– A sweet coffee with a round body and low acidity with hints of chocolate and caramel

What are They Known for– Casual vibe where you are invited to bring your kids along as you enjoy an excellent cup of coffee

What we love– If you are in a hurry, you can sms your order in beforehand and pick up your order when it’s ready (perfect for morning commuters catching a train or bus)

What’s not so good– Inconsistency across the different cafes in terms of what they offer but then again, this can make up a good surprise!

Website- http://www.mooba.com.au

 

Mooba- Overview

If you walk out of the train station at Cockburn central and walk toward the main square, you will see a container ( one of those shipping containers you can see down at the harbour in Freo), that is one of the three super cute Mooba cafes that are located in Perth. There is another one in Wembley and just recently, a little pop-up cafe in Mandurah saw the light of day.

It is not only the fact that this cafe happens to use an old shipping container as its business space ( already this cafe is ranking high on the cool scale) but also that they are love having kids around! Usually cafes are cramped with little space for kids to run around and play, not at Mooba. The cafe in Cockburn Central has a huge area where kids can run around and play while their parents sip on their coffee, in fact the staff here seem to rather enjoy the the kids at the cafe making a mess. They also have a couple of bean bags for those keen to take a snooze or for one of the movie nights or other community events the cafe has hosted such as open mic nights or BBQ.

The price is also cheap for being in Perth ( might be a slight variation depending on the cafe that you are visiting).

The cafes are open from 7 am-5pm (weekdays) & 8am-2pm Saturdays.

 

 

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Mooba uses coffee beans from local roasters Five senses coffee and theMooba-cafe Perthy use their own custom blend with beans from Guatemala, Brazil and India. Even though the blend changes a couple of times each year, they manage to maintain their typical Mooba taste which is a quite sweet coffee with hints of caramel and chocolate ( you’ll definitely don’t need to add sugar to it). And if it turns out that you love it? Lucky you! Spend a couple of bucks and buy the cafe’s own blend of coffee beans and make your own Mooba coffee at home. For those of you that don’t feel like adding to your daily coffee intake (or you’re not slaves of caffeine whatsoever) the cafe has an extensive drink menu such as juices, milkshakes and smoothies for you to choose from.

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Mooba-Cafe PerthWhat the cafe has to offer might vary from cafe to cafe but most of the cafes are doing basic food such as toasts,  healthy breakfasts alternative and “on-the-go lunches”. A key word is definitely health, organic food and raw food. Cookies, muffins and banana bread are big sellers but the biggest seller of them all are the raw balls. Why not taste the superchoc obsession? Are you a parent and you brought your child along? There are other healthy options such as Soul Pops which is made from a 100% fruit or just go with a colourful jelly cup.

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Sayers Food – a pearl in the heart of Leederville

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Vibe: Hip, but not pretentious; fashionable yet classic.

Most Popular Coffee:

Signature Coffee: Honeycomb Affogato

Head Barista’s Favourite Coffee:

Signature Dish: coriander and cummin bean tagine, babaganoush with poached eggs and toasted linseed.

Coffee Innovations: Customised coffee bean blend: 60% Brazil Ipanema, 40% Bali.

What are They Known for: Gluten free options and only locally sourced ingredients.

What we love – Friendly staff, value for money.

What’s not so good – The weekend cues… but I guess that’s a good sign!

Website – http://www.sayersfood.com.au/

Sayers – Overview

Sayers Food in Leederville, Perth WASurely a lot of people that frequently visit Leederville, know about this little treasure. However, for those of you that haven´t, make sure that the next time you are in Leederville, pay a visit to Sayers Food on Carr street.

The cafe is incredibly popular (which tends to happen if you are providing a good service) and during the weekends it is not unusual that there is a queue from the time of opening in the morning until the time of closing, so make sure to get there early to get a table!

The atmosphere in the café is cosy and the even though it is fairly busy, the staff that greets you with a smile and a “how´s it going” makes you feel welcome. Next time you are in Leederville, don´t miss out on visiting this wonderful little pearl!

When it comes to the price, it is what you can expect from Perth. You will be able to get a breakfast here for about 15-18 dollars and be prepared to pay around 23 dollars and above for your lunch. One thing is certain though, you can be sure that what you pay for will be fresh! Everything from the bread, to the cakes ( yes, even the jam!) is made on the premise. Furthermore, they only use organic flour and all the products are locally sourced from farmers in Western Australia, with an exception for some of the herbal teas.

The café is open Monday – Sunday from 7 am- 5 pm.

Sayers – Coffee

Honeycomb Affagato Sayers Food in Leederville, Perth WAAnd now to that caffeine rich beverage that makes the world go round: Coffee. Sayers gets their coffee beans from Five Senses Coffee. If you are not so familiar with the world of coffee, Five Senses Coffee are well known for roasting coffee beans. Depending on what customers seem to prefer, Sayers decides on their own mix of coffee beans. However, the cafe mainly use two types of beans that are sourced from certified Fairtrade farmers in Brazil, Bali and India. Don´t leave the cafe without trying Sayers Honeyaffagato, by far their most popular coffee. Imagine a shot of coffee over a scoop of ice cream with crunchy honeycomb on the top and you´ll get the gist of it.

Sayers – Breakfast & Lunch

Lunch Sayers Food in Leederville, Perth WAThe cafe serves breakfast/lunch and both menus are extensive and varied. If you are visiting the cafe for the first time and feeling a bit indecisive what to choose (and believe me, the chances are that you will) you can never go wrong with the cafe´s signature dish: coriander and cummin bean tagine, babaganoush with poached eggs and toasted linseed. If you have more of a sweet tooth, don´t miss out on the cafe´s delicious Lime Kaffir cake. For all of you suffering because of the lack of gluten free alternatives when visiting a cafe, here you have found a safe haven! At Sayers you can get gluten free bread, choose from several gluten free cakes (the Lime kaffir cake included) and both the breakfast and lunch menu offer gluten free alternatives.

 

 

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Perth’s Best Breakfast Cafes

Perth’s Best Breakfast Cafes- These Breakfast Cafes Will Make You Feel Good About Your Day

Perth is famous for its great cuisines and breakfast cafes. If you are looking for a feast in the morning, it can not get any easier. The only problem that you will face will be the problem f plenty. We are here to help you in that regards. Get to know all the places, which are there at your disposal.

1.    Architects and Heroes: Opening at 6:30 in the morning on Mondays to Saturdays, this black and white themed interior is the ideal place for a breakfast. This Subiaco café will serve you coffee made from Melbourne’s Code Black Coffee beans. Go on and choose from the exquisite menu and enjoy the perfect ambience and sleek designing.

2.    Foam Coffee Bar: This place is there for you always, whole week. Opening at seven in morrow, this place boasts of great coffee and food. Replacing Café 130 was not an easy job, but Nicholas Bond, who was a member of the decade old coffee revolution, has left no stone unturned in renovating the place and maintained the quality of food.

3.    The Market Juicery: Adored by people for its healthy recipes, this place will give you the best juices and breakfast. Standing in the queue there for your order is fun in its own right.
Timings: Mon to Fri: 7-3, Sat: 8-2

4.    Engine Room Expresso: This place is run by three local firemen and is famous for its coffee. Located in Fitzgerald Street, this place is there to serve you every morning. Do visit it sometime.

5.    Fremantle Arts Centre: A charming historical monument, standing with its proud vibe will humble you for sure. Also, there is coffee! So go on sipping from the cup as you are amazed by the historical significance of the place.

6.    Walter’s River Café: Located in Bicton, it has a great view of the river. The long menu will definitely suit your interests and you will end up having a heavy breakfast here.

7.    Daily Planet Café: Mt Lawley is famous for this all day breakfast place. A perfect mix of breakfast dishes with particular attention and inclusion of local tastes is something you can look for on a lazy morning. Personally, I would suggest that you don’t miss their Smoked Salmon.

8.    Yelo Café: A friendly staff with excellent smoothies, this place guarantees you a healthy meal and beverage for your good morning. This place has its own serene vibe and you should definitely look for a visit there with family and friends. Located by the beach in Trigg, this place is open all days of the week from 6:30 in the morning. You can even text your order beforehand, and just go there to have a feast.

9.    The Secret Garden Café: There are not many places in South Perth that can compare with this place. Serving all day breakfasts from seven, they have all the popular cafes and a wide range of dishes to choose from.

Lot 20 Restaurant Review- Lot 20 is The lamb Heaven!

Lot 20 Restaurant Review- Lot 20 is The lamb Heaven!

When you feel like the heat is taking a toll and left you exhausted, the best place to go is Lot 20 restaurant on William St., Northbridge. Located in inner Perth, it has a modern infrastructure with sunshine embracing it from all sides. The sunny deck shields the foot traffic and gives you maximum personal space. With great ambiance, the laid-back bar helps you to relax and enjoy your drinks.

The Lot 20 restaurant is located nearby to the cultural centre of Perth, thus providing its excellent services to many first time customers. It also claimed many laurels on its upstairs sitting area. The menu gives you a rich feeling. When you order your food, which is on the lower side of expensive, you feel the perfectly blended colours of the food and taste are remarkable with no extra spices or unwanted ingredients. The toppings leave you in a position where you will click a picture without being judgemental once.

On the servicing scale, one who goes there once will definitely acknowledge the warm and professional attitude of the staff. They are duly attentive and never push you to try out their new dishes. If you have any doubts on the recipe, you can ask any of the staff members. You will be surprised with everyone’s insight on the dishes served. The art pieces hanging from the wall gives you the most serene feeling. Thus, the aesthetic touch is also established. Popular reviews from many customers make the ‘Lamb popsicles’ the best dish on the menu.

With its brilliant taste, the drinks are served in a 1950’s caravan to give the classic look. Then again, the décor at the Lot 20 restaurant, gives you the rustic feeling without being too sentimental. If you happen to bring your friends along, you will like their Jamaican Ginger beer the most. It has a ring to it and the price is modest too.

One can taste their overly sized burgers with massive onion rings and realize the potential of their excellent cooking recipes. Their Dutch fries have satay and mayo mixed together which tastes absolutely delicious. So, it would be a perfect weekend getaway for you and your friends. After all, the alfresco area and the coloured umbrellas in the open is what you would want on your first date.

The overall value of their food is quite appreciable. Rarely a customer or two have been dissatisfied of the bland taste of the dishes. But the upstairs area of the restaurant is always cramped with first timers confused to choose a particular dish. It can be a challenge for you as well. The Lot 20 restaurant staff has customized menu, which allows you to mix and match different section of the menu so that you can place your order according to your dietary requirements.

The staff works with the local producers, thus making the menu liable to regular changes. This little detail just adds to the already proven expertise and skill of this restaurant in particular. Lot 20 restaurant is the place you go for the ‘perfect lunch’.

Top 10 Perth Breweries

Top 10 Perth Breweries – World Class Yet Locally Made Perth Beers

If there’s one thing Aussie’s take seriously, it’s beer. Because of this, you’ll find some of the world’s finest breweries in Australia Many of them located right here in Perth. Perth breweries offer top-notch beers, a customer friendly atmosphere and the highest level of service. There are dozens of quality breweries in the Perth Metro area, but below are the top 10 Perth breweries that consistently hit the make when it comes to standards and excellence.

1.    Little Creatures
Little Creatures is one of the most recognizable breweries in Australia. Their beers are world-renowned and sell well both domestically and internationally. The brewery itself everything you’d expect a world class brew operation; they offer a wide selection of locally made beers, great food and a friendly, helpful staff. I tour through Little Creatures is a must if you’re interested in Perth Breweries and the brewing industry.

2.    Eagle Bay Brewery
The Eagle Bay Brewery is family owned and operated brewing and hospitality business here in Perth. Their beautiful, well-decorated restaurant looks over the farm land towards Naturaliste and you can enjoy the view while you sip on one of their slow-brewed, small batch beers. They also serve a full menu full of locally sourced foods.

3.    Old Swan Brewery
4.    Duckstein Brewery
5.    Bootleg Brewery
6.    Feral Brewing Company
7.    Indian Ocean Brewing Company
8.    Iron Bark Brewery

9.    James Squires
The James Squires Microbrewery and Pub is centrally located o Murray Street and Shafto Lane. They have a wide selection of beers, including 10 different James Squires brews, as well as two ciders. The James Squire Brewery has won multiple awards and offers 2 delicious seasonal beers fresh from the taps.

10.    Colonial Brewing Company