Coming to Yelp to solely review the coffee and service because it was hands-down probably the most kind and stellar cup of coffee I've ever had.
I went into Calibrate mainly seeking a public restroom, a tourist lost in Manly, but I came back when I spied their Finca la Bella. A gentleman working spotted my interest in the beans and offered to make my partner and I a fresh batch of hot coffee using the beans. The notes were amazing--white nectarine, honey, and chamomile--truly a well-balanced cup of coffee. My partner who doesn't even enjoy coffee loved it black. I enjoyed my conversation about their methods and sourcing of beans and appreciated his generosity. If there were any coffee place I'd tell you to stop by in Australia, it's here.
The vibe of Calibrate was a clean, minimalistic coffee shop. The aesthetic is pleasing for pictures; from the latte art to the cups to the very machine that produces your coffee. Staff is well-informed with their coffee knowledge as well as accommodating. When I come to Australia again, this will be on my top places to revisit. read more