I noticed a new funky looking café as I was quickly rushing between meetings one day and made a mental note of where it was located and to come and check it out the next time I was in the area. I was looking to meet J somewhere for coffee and suggested we should try out this place, however as there wasn’t a name on the outside so I couldn’t even tell her – all I knew was that it was along Collins street between Williams St and King St (near the Rhodes and Beckett store and Intercontinental Hotel).
J and I managed to find the place and it was once you step inside that you learn the name of this cool café – Bonnie – also known as Bonnie Coffee Brewers. There is no kitchen or menu here, but there are some sweet treats such as cookies (from Butterbing), cakes and artisan donuts (from Essendon’s Wilfred Smith) available. Bonnie specialises in a variety of coffee brews – think All Press blends, filter coffee from Clement as well as cold drip options.
Who brings us this wonderfully cool and stylish café you ask – Alex Zielke (Snow Pony, Porgie + Mr Jones) and Lloyd Smith (Oli & Levi). I love the fit out of the café – one wall is completely tiled in the most exquisite hexagon shape – with a dark moody brown bench that houses the huge, sleek La Marzocco coffee machine. Accents of copper are littered through the venue as well in the form of light fittings and sugar bowls. The use of the mirror elongates the small space even more. There isn’t much seating available – a mixture of high and low tables.
If you choose to have your coffee in store – there is sparkling water available on tap! How great is that! I chose to have a Chai Latte on this day –which was really scrumptious and creamy. I have heard great things about the coffee and will definitely head back there the next chance I get to try it out. The vibe is fantastic and the staff are super friendly!
My advice – if you love great tasting coffee – then Bonnie is definitely a place to check out!
Rating : 4 Pandas
Price: $
Menu – COFFEE!!! And some great tasting sweet treats to match!
Atmosphere / Ambience: Welcoming, Comfortable and Funky!
Service: Super super friendly!
Restaurant Details and Location:
bonniecoffeebrewers.com.au
http://bonniecoffeeco.com.au/
Shop 5 (near the Intercontinental Hotel)
495 Collins Street, Melbourne
Tel No: 9620 0519
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bonnie-Coffee-Brewers/312959172233182?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
Instagram: bonniecoffeeco
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