Published July 24th 2011
Penny Farthing Espresso
Northcote is a interesting place. Having only discovered the area independently two years ago, I still consider it to be a somewhat untouched area. Why? The hipsters are in their natural habitat, locals go about doing their local things and the tourists gravitate towards things that look familiar.
Penny Farthing Espresso is a place you must go to. Thick black framed glasses. Apple products. Life advice given by people with motorcycle helmets tucked under their arms. All the baristas have some form form of facial hair. All the girls behind the counter have an elegant vintage look to their attire and presentation. I love it.
Not only is Penny Farthing Espresso a gourmet picnic for the eyes, it is a feast for the palate too.
Double espresso. Brazilian. Minas Gerais
I'm not one to (often) use crass language and pepper my sentences with curse words but this serving of nectar was
amazing. Extremely smooth. Very low acidity. It had a type of oiliness that coated my mouth and tongue. It wasn't a sickly oiliness, but perhaps an oiliness that is associated with hazelnuts. There were dark and wonderful flavours in this cup that persuaded me to have another serving.
Roasted pumpkin sandwich
Fantastically light and tasty. The pumpkin was seasoned well and soft enough to combine itself well with its co-stars that it shared the bread with.
The staff are lovely, attractive and polite. So with great food, great coffee and great staff how can you go wrong?
Well, you can't go wrong, that's how you don't go wrong here. Understand? Look at me when I'm talking to you OK?
The large communal table at the front of the store is a great place to sit and watch the maestro's behind the counter. Or if that's not your fancy, turn around and watch all that High Street has to offer. If that still isn't your 'thing' there is the quiet courtyard at the back. There isn't that much room for prams inside the front, at the back of the cafe there is potentially some room though it may be a bit of a wrestle. You could always sit outside the front of the shop and take in the fresh air as well as everything else.
Did I mention how good the coffee was?
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Why? This shouldn't be about why you should come here, my question to you is, why haven't YOU come here yet?
When: Monday & Tuesday - 7.30am - 4.00pm, Wednesday - Friday - 7.30am - Late, Saturday - 8.30am - Late, Sunday - 8.30am - 5.00pm
Where: 206 High Street, Northcote, Victoria
Cost: $4.00 - $18.00
