by cafedave on February 15, 2008
Belaroma coffee. Shop 4, 12 fitzroy st, kirribilli. On the east side of the harbour bridge, and indeed with water views from some tables, this indoor : outdoor café is fairly quiet on this friday afternoon. A solid range of menu offerings: breakfast, lunch, even some desserts.
The food takes a long time to come out.
(decaf latte) coffee is smooth, rich in flavour, with a first taste that is a little bitter, but rounds out well. A satisfying cup.
by cafedave on December 27, 2006
Belaroma coffee. 22 Cronulla St, Cronulla. Bright, well lit seating inside and outside with a well-stocked bar. Staff buzz around, friendly but not outgoing. Water is only brought out on request, ditto the all-day breakfast menu if you arrive at lunchtime.
Coffee takes a while to arrive, and while the glass itself is too hot to pick up comfortably, the coffee is sweet at first, and just the right temperature for sipping. It’s a bit thin, with an unpleasant aftertaste, about on par with expectations for a place with a pricey food menu and full bar.
by cafedave on December 9, 2006
Belaroma coffee. Overlooking the Big Potato, this place is first and foremost a homewares store, with a café back and sides. Sporting a range of chocolates and muffins, this is a place to shop, or to relax.
Soft music plays in the background, the staff are polite – our waiter wore a tie!
Coffee is served with a chocolate coated coffee bean, which is unfortunately the highlight of the experience. The coffee is drinkable temperature and a good texture, but the taste is a bit odd.
A good spot to relax, though.
by cafedave on September 17, 2006
Belaroma coffee. 191 King St, Newtown; seating near the street, indoors, or in the courtyard out the back. Lots of staff, lots of menu choices, but notably missing the straight eggs-and-toast that you can add sides to.
Coffees come in a range of sizes. There’s a bit of a backlog, so my yard-coffee is a while in arriving. At 550ml, it’s probably too large to judge, but it seems a good temperature, and the flavour is inoffensive: pleasant enough to drink the whole thing.