Surry Hills, Sydney
Minimalism is the name of the game here as you walk into a reasonably spacious cafe with off white walls which match the counter as well as a couch; the only bit of furniture they have. An open space at the back suggests that there may be some plans ahead to set up more of an eat-in area, but for now there’s simply just a lot of standing space to while you wait for your coffee. Although there’s not much happening, I really liked this low key, unassuming atmosphere, and spaciousness beats its peers which leave queues spilling out on the street.
Following suit with the decor, the menu is also minimalist. It’s all about the coffee and nothing else here, with food options M.I.A. But as long as they do the coffee well, that’s okay.
They offer regular coffee options, as well as a manual drip and a single origin cold brew (mine was from Ethiopia Kolowa) that comes in an adorable little 200ml bottle. Standard flat whites are good; smooth texture, rich body and not burnt. The cold brew was a little bitter compared to most, but is a good option if you want milk free.
Atmosphere 4/5
Value 3/5
Quality 4/5
Overall 8/10
Regular 3.8
Cold brew 5
Manual filter 6
547 Bourke Street Surry Hills
artificercoffee.com
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