B A.
Yelp
I'm not convinced that they serve coffee here... I think they actually brew a cleverly concealed form of incredibly flavoursome liquid crack, and just call it "coffee"!
Such is my addiction to the amazing cups served up by these guys, that I find myself going out of my way to get my long mac from this place, instead of from the otherwise highly accomplished cafes that are much closer to where I live. That's how good I think their coffee is.
The baristas are very knowledgeable, and take meticulous care to adjust the grind according to not only the type of coffee, but also the time of day, ambient humidity etc. After my first visit, the barista had already memorised my name, job, and usual coffee order - so kudos there. After multiple visits, they are yet to serve a dud cup - which is more than I can say for the at times inconsistent and slightly over rated St Ali group of cafes.
Their Ethiopian brew is particularly brilliant. Light, bright and subtle but still extraordinarily complex, with a pleasant lingering finish and not a hint of bitterness. It is to my mind, the ultimate expression of everything a cup of coffee should be.
The "curated" store next to the cafe is also exemplary, and contains a collection of fantastic tea and coffee brewing accessories - many of which have done extensive damage to my bank account, but have been the best tea brewing items I've ever owned. I bought the very excellent "Espro" insulated stainless steel plunger from here. Like the adjoining cafe, it is thoroughly awesome, and very highly recommended.
A++