Food & Drink

The coffee worth crossing town for

Flat whites, single-origin beans and the quiet rivalry keeping local baristas sharp.

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A cappuccino with latte art beside a slice of cake

A good flat white is a small daily luxury, and the Hillfoot is unexpectedly well served. We visited five counters and drank, in the name of research, rather a lot of coffee.

What makes the difference

Fresh beans, a clean machine and a barista who cares. The rest is theatre, and we don’t mind a little theatre.

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