Find Your Cup of Latte Art Happiness at These 6 Cafes

We’ve all marvelled at those intricate designs baristas weave into the froth on the top of our lattes.

It’s likely that latte art emerged simultaneously in different countries, however it is generally agreed that it shares roots with the espresso in Italy.

Its real boom in popularity came from Seattle, thanks to David Schomer and his coffee shop Espresso Vivace. In the late 1980s, Schomer started experimenting with different shapes and by 1989, he had perfected the heart-shaped rosetta pattern, based on a picture he saw from an Italian café called Caffe Mateki.

After honing his techniques, he opened a course called ‘Caffe Latte Art’ and the concept quickly spread through Seattle, the rest of the US and the world. 

Today latte art has become a marker of an experienced and skilled barista and is appreciated by coffee lovers as a more personalised touch to their café visit. Here are six venues to find your cup of happiness:

 

Savour a blend of global and local flavours, sip expertly crafted coffee and bask in a welcoming vibe at new café on the Redfern block, Doran Doran on Regent Street. Every bite tells a story at this trendy café which boasts a minimalistic décor with a full glass frontage letting in an abundance of natural light and bright yellow accents adding a cheery touch; from breakfast to lunch there is something on the carefully crafted menu to suit all tastes.

Those out early refuel for the day with an expertly-made latte topped with an intricate design along with a DDs breakfast of poached eggs, grilled tomato, Cumberland sausage, hash brown, broccolini, greens, Romesco sauce and minted pea purée.

 

Those seeking an aromatic coffee and satisfying bite to eat in Biloela head down Kariboe Street to find The Rabbit Hole Coffee Café. This charming café is an oasis of calm with recycled wooden floors, trailing greenery, vibrant artwork and cosy Chesterfield chairs to chill out on.

From early this eatery is abuzz with lively conversation as guests enjoy plates like housemade savoury mince on sourdough toast, paired with a creatively decorated latte; or perhaps chow down a breaky croissant with scrambled egg, spinach, leg ham and Hollandaise sauce.

 

Find your perfect coffee fit at Bolt Coffee Roasters on Great Easter Highway in Midland, along with café fare to appease all hunger pangs. The culmination of a dream for roaster and barista Steve Lomax, this Swan Valley venue delivers expertly roasted beans in a full range of delicious blends and single-origin coffees to suit any taste.

Perhaps Bolt’s original Three Amigos blend hits the mark as a latte adorned with the pattern of the day, paired with a bacon and egg bagel, with cheese, spinach and tomato relish; or wrap your hands around a cheese, pickle and relish toastie.

 

Discover Gundagai’s locally-loved art deco-styled Greek diner, Niagara Café on Sheridan Street for brunch fare with flair. This more than a century old café has been restored to its former glory with booth tables, a long-curved counter and cabinets overflowing with takeaway treats.

Early risers begin their day in a delicious way with eggs Benny smothered in creamy Hollandaise, sitting atop of smoked salmon on an English muffin, paired with a Genovese latte coffee; or devour a toasted Reuben sandwich with corned silverside, sauerkraut, cheese and pickle.

 

Silvs on Kennedy is your new local Richmond café, dedicated to serving fresh food every day, fuelled-up coffee and healthy meals. Located on Khartoum Street, this bright and breezy diner boasts a modern vibe of pink and brown tiled floors, a pink coffee machine on a polished concrete counter and tempting cabinets full of grab-and-go options.

Start your day the right way with a cup of latte happiness and avocado smash on multigrain, with beetroot hummus, dukkah sprinkle, cured salmon and micro herbs; or brioche French toast praline, with caramelised banana, walnut mascarpone and a sprinkle of berry powder.

 

A go-to for specialty coffee and café fare with flair, Bowen Hills foodies head to Kuhl-Cher Coffee on King Street to appease hunger pains and the need for a caffeine fix. This inner-city Brisbane roastery and diner exudes an industrial chic vibe of polished concrete, recycled timber and a brew bar where you can observe your cold drip coffee being prepared.

Stop in early and devour a crispy bacon breaky bagel with fried egg, cream cheese and smoky BBQ sauce, washed down with a chai or matcha latte; perhaps an okie dokie poké bowl hits the mark with sushi rice, poached eggs, seeded avocado, Kewpie mayo and house pickles.