Cozy Cove

Cozy Cove

1a / 24 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove

Ordered:
Wayne - Long Black / Scrambled Eggs w Chorizo

Charlene - Long Black / Gozleme

Wayne:

Family friendly feel with open plan seating and big tables. Nice enough place for people more interested in the social side of coffee, as opposed to taste. Food was nice, though the eggs were a tad watery. Coffee was pleasant, though a little bitter and seemed burnt. No creme on the coffee but long black was a good strength. Had a nice experience, but not excellent.

Cafe: 2.5/5

Coffee: 2.5/5

Service: 2.5/5

Charlene:

Gozleme was tasty but lacked the salty bite of a traditional gozleme, perhaps a salty feta would have helped. Coffee was also enjoyable but not exceptional, seemed like a good bean but perhaps was a little burnt. Great relaxed vibe, with three kids in tow, it was ideal.

Cafe: 3/5

Coffee: 2.5/5

Service: 3/5

New reviews will be posted every Monday.

Gauge

GAUGE

77 - 79 Grey St, Brisbane

Ordered:

Wayne - Long Black / Bacon Sanga

Charlene - Long Black / Soft Eggs with Spicy Sauce

Wayne:

Ideal location for this lovely eatery that is designed perfectly. The cafe has friendly staff and a great ambience, the Saturday morning we were there was busy but cruisy. Everything was good, just not overly special. Coffee had a lovely taste, the nutty undertones were a treat. Although the coffee was a little watery. It did leave a subtle but nice aftertaste. Food again, nice not excellent, was a good experience though.

Cafe: 4/5

Coffee: 3/5

Service: 4.5/5

Charlene:

Gorgeous cafe with a great friendly vibe. Love the laid back approach and warmth of service in Brisbane. Waiter was friendly and looked a little like Billy Connolly, which is always a good thing. Coffee was smooth and enjoyable with a good aftertaste, but just a little watery. My soft eggs with spicy sauce was delicious with the spicy sauce having quite the punch. My side of bacon was crispy and salty and reminded me more of American style bacon.

Cafe: 4.5/5

Service: 5/5

Coffee: 3/5

New reviews will be posted every Monday.

Strauss FD

Strauss FD

189 Elizabeth St, Brisbane (Down Alleyway)

Please note, most reviews will be from Sydney, but Wayne and Charlene were recently in Brisbane and while on this trip decided to start doing this blog, so the first two entries will be from Brisbane.

Ordered:
Wayne - Long Black / Granola
Charlene - Cappuccino / Granola

Wayne:
Extra friendly service in a good feel cafe with awesome disco playing for Friday lunch. The granola was exceptional, the ginger and coconut yoghurt really brought it together. Coffee was good without being great. Would definitely have it again, it just wasn't overly memorable. It had a nice palette taste with a slight after taste/
Cafe: 4/5
Coffee: 3/5
Service: 4.5/5

Charlene:
Really wanted to adore the coffee as the staff, particularly our waitress, was so gorgeous. My cappuccino was smooth and enjoyable (with lots of yummy grated chocolate on top), but lacked any excitement. Granola was delicious, especially the yoghurt with ginger. Overall a pleasant experience.
Cafe: 3.5/5
Coffee: 3/5
Service: 4/5

New reviews will be released every Monday.