HappyCoffeeDays

Despite serving only light roasted coffee, former MacIntyre Coffee (now Near & Far) has won me over. Most of the staff are still the same, keeping up the high standards and quality. A great discovery 👍

Totally overlooked and over the moon I discovered this treasure chest of speciality coffee. It’s a sister company to Colonna & Small’s. They curate the best coffee from all across the UK & Europe. Mostly single o’s for espresso and a great range of retail coffee. Energetic and fun team of baristas. This is the best in central 👌

The koohee from the east 🌪☕️✨ Minimalist Japanese setup and oishii koohee. Their iced options are well balanced and not sweet. ❤️Their blend is a slightly darker one from Assembly. Omotesando sets a new standard for perfection in London’s coffee scene 🙌

You can tell Ristr8to baristas perform not only on the world stage but also here in Chiang Mai. The coffee is presented beautifully on wooden boards in custom made cups with intricate latte art. In terms of taste the coffee is lacking distinctive flavour profiles you’ll notice if you drink specialty coffee in either Malaysia (KL) or Melbourne.

We visited the cafe half an hour before closing time and feel the barista wasn’t doing the coffee real justice. My flat white as pretty as it looked, tasted pleasant yet lacked any kind of punch or deep flavours. A shame as I bet the coffee here is outstanding.

Yet again another incredible coffee experience in KL. Albeit we only had a flat white and complimentary single origin to sample, there’s a wealth to choose from. Nitro Cold Brew, Hazelnut milk spiked iced lattes, seasonal filters and 日本 beer ❤️. Plus there’s Minor Figures’ oat milk, which was a surprise. We love you Papa 😊☕️💕

I haven’t had a coffee this good since my last trip to Melbourne. Spacious cafe, cool rustic interior & friendly baristas. 10/10 🙌☕️💕

Blending the new with tradition. Tab x Tab is forward thinking utilising a beautiful Mavam coffee setup from Seattle for their espresso offering. Particularly interesting is their choice of beans, especially for their espressos, which is supplied by a Dutch roaster. Coffee as well as food is served in and on handcrafted pottery custom made for the cafe. You simply can't go wrong with Tab x Tab and I suggest you sample their nitro-matcha (currently not on the menu).

Cute little shop with three origami foldable chairs waiting for you out front. Coffee is bang on the money as well. A bit of a walk, however if you get pastries at Du Pain Et Des Idées beforehand it is well worth it 😊☕️🥐✨

Best coffee in Marais, if not Paris. Impressive collection of awards aside, they roast their own coffee & offer a whole range of different brewing methods to choose from. Espresso is bit lighter, however loved every sip of my flat white. We’ll definitely come again :)

The lamingtons are a tell tale sign ‘Fondation’ is Aussie, yet the coffee’s standard was as far from it as the country’s geographical location. Baristas are friendly and the place offers people the chance to talk to each other as there is no wifi. Six out of ten.

If like us you’re used to a faster pace, then Le Cafeotheque is the perfect place to adjust to the leisurely French way of life :) Coffee is great, you have seating outside, a roaster to goggle at and friendly staff. Arrive caffeinated, as baristas take their time 😊☕️

Cooling down inside the shop from the afternoon sun we thought twice about getting iced lattes. Ricardo offered us to stay a bit longer and while we did have a vivid-coffee-city-talk, the sun was calling us. Pulling shots from a GS3 it is beyond my imagination what a coffee rush at Hello, Kristof might be like. Going for doubles, we had one of the best lattes on ice and customer service in Lisbon. We hope to see you on your coffee trip through London Ricardo :)

We very much looked forward to this one, touting Australian cafe culture in Lisbon with superb coffee. In spite of grabbing a quick take away which didn’t allow us to fully enjoy the space, we had a nice chat with the barista. We slowly realised that this cafe was yet another place doing singles, therefore our flat whites were nothing like a proper flattie.

Wish is not only surrounded by an incredibly artistic environment, yet is highly inspiring itself. The cafe vibe is relaxed and the baristas take their time with each customer. Our iced lattes were spot on, double shot at no extra cost and the cheapest in Lisbon at €2.5. In the adjacent shop you can take your coffee for walkies and browse thru their collection of stationary and Happy Socks. Double thumbs up 👍👍

Nice little shop with outdoor seating and a roaster to explore inside (maybe not that little after all;)). Our flat whites tasted great, however disintegrated seconds after arrival.

The doors couldn’t have opened sooner and we were overjoyed to sit down by the window space to enjoy a flat white. Although CCL was by far the most expensive, paying central London prices it was a welcome respite after a mental 28 tram ride. 😊☕️❤️

First stop of the day, cup of joe at Joe’s in Waverly Place :) Nice little shop with plenty of seating and two benches out front for the warmer days in NYC 😅 Our flat whites, which go under the name of cortados, lacked in flavour (were in fact bitter) and watery. The baristas were friendly however and the space was very inviting.

We popped by the lovely sun bathed shop in Greenwich Village during coffee rush hour. The coffee was on the acidic side and ended up rather watery instead of conveying a much sought after punch. In addition to the substandard flat white, the barista was unfriendly and the music cranked up to the max with rockmusic. Hey Google, volume at 40%, smooth jazz & where can I get a proper flattie?

Gorgeous little cafe off the beaten uni tourist track. The baristas are cordial and well versed in the arts of latte art. Unfortunately my flat white was indeed too milky. I wonder whether they only do singles 🤔

Synonymous with Fika, Johan & Nyström is my second home in Sweden. From the candles leading you inside the cafe to the congenial baristas and welcoming vibe; it is difficult to leave and step back into the cold. Our coffees and kanels were absolutely divine and almost as good as the ones at Vete Katten ;) Thank you for your hospitality guys :)

Lovely coffee shop run by Chelsea and her happy team of baristas. Serving The Roasting Party coffee and whipping up Acai bowls from another galaxy, this is by far the best place in Parsons Green to feel high and healthy. Keep going guys :)

Laid back coffee shop with a record player lifting your coffee high to the next level. Coffee was great, a bit on the lighter end of the spectrum and surprisingly expensive when compared to London. Especially the flat white for £2.90 is only 10p short of central London prices. Other than that, highly recommended when seeking out good coffee in Liverpool. ☕️💕

Met by an enormously long wooden counter with a happy barista peeking up from behind, this was the place for good coffee and shelter from Liverpool’s harsh November elements. Our flat whites tasted of blackberry & frangipane, which was an utter delight. Overall it’s a great space to work on that novel of yours or to meet friends for good coffee. Thumbs up 😊👍

The Roasting Party finally opened their first cafe on the beautifully renovated Pavilion Road. It is a much needed fresh breath of happy Aussie coffee vibes in Chelsea. Fantastic coffee and all the Aussie treats to make you feel homesick. Welcome to Chelsea guys 😊 💰: £3 for a FW ☕️: 9/10 - Punchy, strong and perfect as a flat white or piccolo. 👫: Fantastic crew of knowledgable baristas to keep the coffee party alive. 🏠: Beautiful airy space with upstairs seating to work, chat and meet friends. 🌟: The only place in London which can knock up a flattie with macadamia milk (imported from Down Under 🇦🇺)

District London is more than just the new kid on the block. Only two months old and it's crystal why the community of Parsons Green embraced this little box of a cafe with wide open arms. 💰: £2.80 for a FW ☕️: 9/10 - District follows the recipe of a double Ristretto set out by 'The Roasting Party'. It's thick, creamy and extracted with a full body. 😋 👫: Energetic team of guys and gals spreading good vibes and coffee highs 😊 🏠: Minimalistic, bright and inviting cafe. Offers seating inside as well as outside. 🌟: A piece of Australia's Gold Coast is spreading happy vibes and sunshine in Parsons Green. Best item on the menu: fresh as death Acai Bowls with homemade granola 🙌

Finally a proper espresso bar in Chelsea 🙌 The espresso (Ethiopian Coffee Company) was slightly watery, yet tasted sweet and pleasant notwithstanding. Friendly baristas are also manning the bar, which is a welcome change to all the high street chains overworking their staff; draining their enthusiasm & passion for coffee. A nice little space with plenty on offer 😊☕️❤️

We visited Arabica one last time before our departure, in hopes of having one last coffee with the great % team we met on our first visit. This time, our experience at Arabica was an entirely different one altogether. Service can have a huge impact and unfortunately the guys rotaed that day were not enjoying their work 😕 Our number for the coffee order was "shouted" out only once. Therefore our drinks had been sitting on the counter for a while. ☕️🥀 Also, asking for a glass of water seemed to be too much trouble as well. It's a shame our last coffee at Arabica wasn't as enjoyable as before, yet look forward to returning on our next visit. Sagar & Bash you better be around when we return 😉😘✌️

It comes at no surprise that we might be suspected of being covert % Arabica brand ambassadors, however % is ticking so many boxes which makes them stand out from the rest. From branding to coffee & service, it is our worldwide favourite 'local' if you will 😋☕️💕 💰: 24 AED for an iced Latte ☕️: 10/10 - for extracting the sweetest and most palatable espresso for our iced Lattes. Absolutely delicious and refreshing at 40° outside. 👫: Fantastic team of baristas and one inspiring Roastmaster, who lives and shares the passion of coffee. Ask for Fred and you'll be happy you did 😊 🏠: Clean lines and minimalist Japanese interior, mixed with metal steel frames and a high ceiling for your coffee-high-take off 😉 🌟: Truly unique and only at % Arabica - freshly roasted beans on demand. You decide the roast profile.

We had high expectations visiting Tom & Serg, having followed their fabulous instagram for quite a while now. However, said expectations disintegrated within minutes like the micro foam on our coffees. 💰: 18 AED for a flat white or magic ☕️: 5/10 as the micro foam resembled more micro bubbles. Strong and okay tasting cup of Joe, using Encounter Coffee's Voyager blend. 👫: Service was average and terribly slow. Staff seemed a bit unhappy as well. 🏠: Spacious and plenty of room to swing a coffee sack or two. Beautiful interior with large communal tables to either work on your laptop, read a book or spend the time with friends.