Location, coffee and service here was great but a negative experience otherwise. Not too impressed to see a $10 minimum for cards. Upon casually mentioning to the friendly staff member on the register an older lady - presumably either the owner or manager - rudely retorted that many other businesses have a card surcharge. Well, as this is 2019 most people pay with cards and this trend will only increase further. Not impressed with the attitude nor having to carry coin change home. I would rather have had the surcharge or price reflect. At some point soon hard currency will go. Are they going to start charging for every method of payment??? Absurd. The amount of Chinese tourists walking past acting strangely also ruined the ambience. Whilst the Coal Loader Cafe had some positives I will stick with some of the better, more flexible cafes up near Waverton Station and elsewhere in the area. read more