BAM. And just like that she hit 600 reviews. She takes a bow and a victory lap.
Of course I had to let a milestone like this be of a review for a drink that is a much adored part of my life. Coffee.
I stumbled upon Churchkey on a recent trip to Newcastle while dragging my boyfriend on a walking tour of the Newcastle CBD area. With my wish list in tow, we were strolling up Hunter Street when I spied a poster that looked like an orange penguin classic book with 'I Love Coffee' on it. While I initially went in to ask how I could get that poster (for those playing at home I now have a copy hanging on the wall), I ended up having the opportunity to chat to cafe owner, Nick and the graphic designer who does all Churckey's graphics, Ben. Awesome lads.
When I called the next day to check on the poster printing I got Nick's Mum on the phone who let me know she'd just freshly baked a loaf of Banana Bread for the cafe. Thanks, Nick's Mum. I tried it that afternoon and it was delicious.
But to the point. Coffee. Churchkey is pouring Clement Coffee as well as local roasts - yes Newcastle has roasters. They're also part art gallery and host regular events including coffee cupping on a Friday night.
This is the kind of space you come for a coffee and end up spending a few hours chatting away to the friendly faces within. It's unassuming location in an otherwise deserted strip of Hunter Street means it doesn't have to pretend to be anything other than what it is. read more