Grind

It's hard to believe that Grind has been trading for 11 years (mind you, this is its third location) until you get a coffee that's the sum total of high skill, technique and endurance. The deliberately old-school interior calls to mind the train stations of one's youth with its old indicator boards, and it's not uncommon to see owner Richard Calabro pick up the guitar when taking a break from his beloved Urania lever espresso machine. The caffe latte ($3.50) is a staple, with excellent milk work through the dense flavours of the Single Origin Roasters seasonal blend, but for a change, try an AeroPress served in a brandy glass.