Italian style

One of the perks of my current job us the random occasion that I get to go to the bank. This is fun because I get to leave work and also I can drive past a great bakery with really nice coffee and Italian Canolli!

The first visit set it aside from most other cafes I have been to in Bris. When I entered the sound of Italian words stirred my hope even higher than my need for a good coffee. The gent behind the machine was spouting so words of wisdom, or just a basic cooking hint, but to me it tasted like true espresso.
When I ordered my double espresso he imediatly corrected me, as Italians can do so innocently with "doppio!"! My hopes hit the roof!

The bakery is filled with decadent looking sweet treats and I cound not resist a chocolate Canolli roll to compliment my caffine injection.

The coffee, I'm happy to relay was everything I expected it to be and just a little more. The rich but smooth velvet taste was exactly what the doctor ordered. Delicious. The canolli roll was just heaven.

So I suggest that if the are ever between New Market rd and Ashgrove that you explore this little italian breath of fresh air.

As a habit I like to return to a shop and see if the coffee is consistant. I am happy to report that even though the coffee was made by a lady this time it was equally as tasty. And so was the roll!

Alberto's Shot

Tuesday. I'm sitting with my wife and new 1 day old baby at the hospital having just made my second cup of revolting hospial instant. God only knows what they offer. Caterers "floor" blend is my best guess.

In comes Grandma and Grandad. They sit and revel in the glow that is our pride and joy for a few hours and then offer to take Dad "hey that's me!" out for lunch.
Far be it for me to say no.

We head out in search of a coffee place that John drove past at some stage and thought would be a good place to try. He has a keen eye for coffee now.

It's called Alberto's Shot and it's on the corner of Cordeau & Montague St in West End.
There are heaps of people there even though it is a Tuesday afternoon and it is located in a most residential part of West End. That is a good sign I feel.

The staff are young, funky and very friendly. The coffee is Segafreddo Zanetti. I know this is a stronger blend so I brace myself for that and to my surprise it is a great pour. No not really a surprise. They have a beautiful La Mazzocco machine and the driver looks very capable. The coffee was very pleasant and so was the foccacia I had. Even if the cheese was not melted through.

I would recommend that the seek this one out for a relaxing cup of exceptional coffee. Obviously made with passion.

Well done guys.


- Shot on location. Stefan