Philip

A journalism student needs his coffee. I'm just starting to get interested in specialty coffee and love learning about the different roasting and brewing techniques and trying the different flavours!

  • 8.0

    Philip wrote a review for The Birds & The Beans espresso bar 7 months ago

    Had a great experience at this cafe today. Seriously good coffee, better than my previous two visits, and loving the atmosphere and service. It's getting better!

  • 5.5

    Philip wrote a review for Pottery Green Bakers 7 months ago

    This is a pretty cool cafe with great decor and atmosphere. I was a bit unimpressed by the barista who tried to tell me I was stupid for ordering a double... Read more

  • 9.8

    Philip wrote a review for Clandestino Roasters 8 months ago

    I have to keep pinching myself at the fact that I live so close to such incredibly good, consistent coffee. The Seasonal Espresso Blend has been absolutely... Read more

  • 5.5

    Philip wrote a review for The Birds & The Beans espresso bar 8 months ago

    When I went a number of weeks ago I wasn't particularly impressed. The piccolo didn't have any sort of distinct flavour and was bland and milky. Don't really... Read more

  • 9.3

    Philip wrote a review for Clandestino Roasters 10 months ago

    A friend brought me a takeaway at work which unfortunately went cold. Warmed it up in the microwave and it was still beautiful. Could it get any better?

  • 5.5

    Philip wrote a review for The Coffee Owl 10 months ago

    Reasonably good takeaway coffee on the side of the road on the way down to Christchurch from the north. Wouldn't come here especially to try this take on... Read more

  • 7.3

    Philip wrote a review for Crafted Coffee Company 10 months ago

    *this cafe has moved to the temporary retail mall since the earthquake* Really, really nice coffee. Such a relief after mediocre coffee throughout NZ while... Read more

  • 5.8

    Philip wrote a review for Post Office Cafe 10 months ago

    Another nice place to have coffee in Queenstown but my flat white was bland and milky.

  • 5.8

    Philip wrote a review for Joe's Garage 10 months ago

    A great little cafe with a really happening vibe! Sadly the coffee was over-extracted and bitter.

  • 5.5

    Philip wrote a review for SlipInn 10 months ago

    This cafe is in a beautiful setting by the water, with a warm cosy atmosphere inside. The coffee is drinkable, one of the better ones I've had in New Zealand,... Read more

  • 5.5

    Philip wrote a review for Hillbilly Coffee Espresso Bar 1 year ago

    Bumped into this place while having a drive up the mountain, and was excited to see it was a roastery as well as espresso bar. Was disappointed not to be able... Read more

  • 6.5

    Philip wrote a review for Caffeine Culture 1 year ago

    Really good coffee, especially for takeaway...not sure I would enjoy sitting in the cafe for a coffee too often. Maybe that's just me.

  • 7.8

    Philip wrote a review for Dose (Sydney) 1 year ago

    Really great specialty coffee with a funky atmosphere and friendly service. Glad I came! The Ethiopian Guji was as good as at many of the top cafes I've tried.

  • 4.0

    Philip wrote a review for The Velo Project 1 year ago

    These guys have got the right coffee and the right equipment...unfortunately they don't know how to use it. The coffee was pretty bad - my flat white's texture... Read more

  • 6.8

    Philip wrote a review for Little Cove Coffee Co 1 year ago

    Another roaster in Noosa! This place has only been open a week, but the roaster has been operating for a couple of years in Brisbane, recently moving up to the... Read more