Have you ever had that déja brew feeling, when you thought you drank your morning cappuccino but you hadn’t? Better latte than never…words can’t espresso how much we all rely on our daily cup of Joe and come Wednesday, November 8, we can all celebrate on National Cappuccino Day.
Whether you enjoy a cappuccino at your local café, invite a friend to join you, or make a brew at home, there is no excuse not to get your coffee on this Wednesday. Here are five of our fave spots to java nice day:
Supplying great-tasting coffee, premium tea and hot chocolate, Aussie Veterans Coffee Co. on Paul Court in Dandenong gives back to the community through charity partners and social projects. A percentage of sales is donated back through the Coffee for a Cause initiative, such as Code 9 in its mission to help provide assistance dogs to current and veteran first responders and 000 operators.
Order award-winning coffee beans roasted and hand-packed in Melbourne and quickly dispatched, like Blend Alpha which is bright and full of aroma, with balanced sweetness and light acidity; or herbal blend tea infusions which can be effective remedies for a variety of ailments.
Unique flavours await North Adelaide diners on an Asian-inspired menu at UR Caffe on Melbourne Street. This popular local coffee hangout oozes a rustic chic vibe of exposed brick, bench seating and cosy tables indoors, while on balmy SA days, sit alfresco and people watch with a cup of D’Angelo coffee and bite to eat.
Start your day the right way with a brew of choice and smoked salmon Benedict, with rocket, asparagus, poached eggs and Hollandaise on sourdough toast, or corn fritters served with bacon and avocado salsa. The lunch crowd pairs a cappuccino with the UR prawn burger, with bacon, salad leaves, smashed avo, red onion and mango dressing.
Gladesville’s award-winning local café, Cav and Co on Pittwater Road is the place to head to refuel and recharge on fare with flair. Modern plates are complemented by a funky and vibrant interior vibe along with a family feel and friendly service, to bring the community together over boutique locally-roasted coffee.
Settle in alfresco with an Allpress brew and watch the world pass by or head indoors to enjoy breaky tempters like an acai bowl with toasted granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, fresh fruit and peanut butter, or hot pot eggs in Italian-style tomato sauce, with chorizo, mixed beans, roasted capsicum, crumbled feta and crusty sourdough toast.
Overlooking the marina from a prime position on Park Street, treat yourself and loved ones to a meal at Seasalt Café & Restaurant in Port Macquarie. Whether meeting friends for coffee, or mooring the yacht and visiting for a leisurely bite, Seasalt’s picturesque view adds to contemporary dining inside and out on a wide timber deck, an ideal spot to enjoy a sun-kissed experience.
A modern menu features dishes incorporating local, seasonal produce - unwind over a cappuccino and a paleo stack of seasonal vegetables, topped with a poached egg, bacon, avocado, feta and balsamic glaze, or a ham, cheese and tomato omelette, served with toasted sourdough.
Warm your heart and make your tastebuds dance with a visit to Botanic Café on Jackson Street in Toorak. Nourish your body and soothe the soul in the light-filled dining room or on the heated terrace, you can even bring your four-legged friend and relax in the pet-friendly courtyard while perusing a tempting all-day breakfast and lunch menu.
Prawn and chilli scrambled eggs entice to begin your day, with green peas, fresh chilli and coriander on brioche or a croissant, paired with a coffee of choice; while those dropping in later, are tempted by beef short rib, rendang sauce with saffron rice and roti bread.
