However this has all changed and frankly, part of that shift in attitude towards the city can be attributed to the local coffee scene.\u00a0It all started when one of the city\u2019s very own baristas, Sasa Sestic<\/a>, was crowned the winner of the World Barista Championship title in Seattle back in 2015<\/a>. Since then, he\u2019s been training other baristas in the city, many of who have followed in his footsteps and have entered and won similar competitions like the master barista himself.<\/p>\n The burgeoning coffee scene has partially helped put Canberra on the map as a cool place to visit. These cafes have themselves become travel destinations for visitors in search of quality caffeine or a place to take refuge after all that exploring (or going through roundabouts).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of ONA Coffee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Cupping Room<\/strong><\/p>\n If you had to pick and choose a handful of cafes that were responsible for starting the coffee trend in Canberra then there\u2019s no denying that The Cupping Room<\/a> is one of them.<\/p>\n The Cupping Room is owned by Canberra\u2019s largest speciality coffee roaster, ONA Coffee<\/a>, the company that was founded by award-winning Sasa Sestic and is also home to other champion baristas including Matthew Lewin, 2019 Barista Champion of Australia. Given how many awards ONA Coffee has, no matter the barista you\u2019re almost guaranteed a good brew.<\/p>\n Part cafe and part educational hub, The Cupping Room is the go-to to learn a thing or two about coffee, beans, taste, and flavor with their education cupping sessions. Their seasonal menu features all-day breakfast\u2014it could be a bacon and egg roll or something heartier like fritters or beetroot cured salmon with herbs and greens such as pickled fennel, asparagus, and cucumber.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Barrio Collective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Barrio Collective Coffee Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n Opened in 2015, Barrio Collective Coffee Bar<\/a> may be tiny in size but it packs a punch in the local coffee scene. Located in the hip neighborhood of Braddon, the coffee menu has been tailored to reflect the cafe\u2019s traditional and contemporary brew methods. Their motto is to keep things simple and everything from their decor to menu delivers on that.<\/p>\n The community-like vibe<\/a> of the space is best enjoyed with their range of small-batch-roasted coffees. In addition to nut milks, milk suppliers have been thoughtfully sourced from nearby regions: Tilba Dairy<\/a>, Bodalla Dairy<\/a>, and The Pines Dairy<\/a> in Kiama.<\/p>\n The food at Barrio ranges from tasty coffee-pairables such as stroopwafels to hearty and warm grilled cheese sandwiches.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Kira Zhouyuan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Greenhouse Coffee and Food Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n Who knew you could find good coffee in a mall? In Canberra you can. On the top level of Canberra Centre is Greenhouse Coffee and Food Co<\/a>. This gem is a welcome reprieve for anyone looking for more than just any average food court offering.<\/p>\n The venture was started by two of Canberra\u2019s coffee veterans, Sasa Sestic from ONA Coffee and Michael Rose from Espresso Room<\/a>, before it was recently sold to new owners.<\/p>\n Coffee is all locally sourced from ONA. With multiple blends available, drinks include filter coffees, single origins, and cold brews. Just as much as the coffee variety changes, the food menu also rotates each season. Dishes in the past have included pork benedict with braised pork hock, B\u00e9arnaise sauce, and pickled beetroot, and banana fritters with cardamom anglaise, vanilla malt crumble, and pineapple sorbet.<\/p>\n The space, as the name suggests, has been designed to replicate a greenhouse with a mix of Hampton styling. Arched French windows overlook the city and greenery hangs from the ceiling, making it an ideal refuge if you\u2019re seeking to escape the craziness of the shopping mall. There\u2019s also a balcony that\u2019s suitable for the warmer months.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Coffee Lab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Coffee Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n As the name hints, Coffee Lab<\/a> is part coffee roaster and part science lab. There\u2019s no better way to understand the coffee-making process and the science that goes behind it by watching the baristas, who pride themselves on experimental brews, trial, and test all the different coffee beans at the concrete bar<\/a>. They\u2019re happy to talk you through the process too\u2014just ask.<\/p>\n Their experiments always produce a rotation of at least two milk-based blends, a single-origin espresso, and filter options, often poured with a bit of theatre.<\/p>\n Just like the coffee, the food served at Coffee Lab is ever-changing. Depending on the season it can vary from tiramisu pancakes to smashed eggs with chorizo to red velvet pancakes to shrimp patty burger.<\/p>\n It\u2019s corner location decked out with hanging greenery suspended from wooden crates and a wall of coffee bags make it a popular go-to spot for public servants, who are often lining up out the door for their morning caffeine hit. To avoid the lengthy lines there are plenty of cosy spots to choose from. The best seats in the house are either on the banquette or by the large front windows where it\u2019s a chance to watch passers-by.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Harvest Coffee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Harvest<\/strong><\/p>\n When your coffee options include pour-over, syphon, cold drip, or AeroPress,<\/a> you know you\u2019re at a spot where coffee is taken seriously. Harvest<\/a> is all about serving a cup\u2014or three\u2014of some of the city\u2019s best coffee from its wooden bar where all the dedicated work of testing new brewing methods happens. The moody venue uses a blend of beans from countries including Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Sumatra, and Honduras, sourcing it from other Australian roasters including Melbourne-based Industry Beans<\/a> and fellow Canberreans, Barrio Collective.<\/p>\n While there, it\u2019s hard to resist the sweet offerings that are always on display at the counter. It varies from muffins to banana bread, in-house baked chocolate chip cookies, and Portuguese tarts\u2014all of which are ideal accompaniments to a fresh brew.<\/p>\n The ample low-stool seating and vibrant service that\u2019s offered at Harvest has made it a favorable hangout for crowds to sip away over a few cups in the corner.<\/p>\n Aimee Chanthadavong is a freelance journalist based in Sydney. Read more Aimee Chanthadavong for Sprudge<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post A Coffee Drinker\u2019s Guide To Canberra, Australia<\/a> appeared first on Sprudge<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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