I just discovered this little gem about a week ago and have been going there every work lunch ever since. Coffees are great, staff are friendly and their menu is awesome. Also, they remember names and tread the tough cafe line of being friendly without overdoing it.
I started to wonder if it is just me or are most eateries way over-charging for their courses but thankfully Tamper Press showed me there are still fairly priced dishes that are both delicious and filling to be found, even in the heart of the CBD. I am working my way through the menu but so far their pasta dishes have been sensational especially the generously portioned lasagne and the spaghetti and meatballs that go down a treat on a brisk and windy winter's day in the city.
Another standout is the pie with pea mash and gravy. Oh, and as of this review they are doing a coffee happy hour from 2-3pm where coffees are, $2.30... I think, not sure, I just remember being surprised it was so cheap.
I am looking forward to one day trying the breakfast there. They do get busy in the mornings and around lunch but not too crazy. Which is fortunate as the place seats a cosy 15-20 people. But I've never had to wait long for anything, I'd say 5 minutes max and that was for a fresh cooked meal. To be honest, I'm a tad nervous leaving this review as I don't want it to get too busy but I want to send some good karma their way.
If they banned smoking in the 'outdoor' area then they'd get five stars from me. But I totally understand this might not be up to them and I am sure their smoking customers wouldn't agree with me! So a subjective negative rather than an objective one. read more