The Reading Room Cafe @VU
Melbourne, Australia
User Reviews
I am so impressed with this hidden gem! These folks have hit the mark in a big way! Fantastic friendly customer service, coffee know-how, multiple espresso blends, yummy lunch and snack items.
This morning's Candyman brew was a real treat!
Finally some decent coffee in Footscray!
Definitely a new coffee concept 'n cafe to visit, that is raising the bar on specialty coffee and food in a university context. Beans are from Sensory Lab (relative to Melbourne's iconic coffee institution, ST. Ali) and single origins from Five Senses. Espresso shots are pulled from a brand new Synesso Hydra. My long black was a double shot; punchy, yet fruity and light after taste. Sugar was single origin Panela, by St. ALi. I also found out that their head barista recently won the 2011 Singapore Barista Championship
The interior is of warm beautiful oak wood, brass shelves and cast iron t...
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