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Caffiend – clever branding and good coffee in Cairns
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On a recent trip to Far North Queensland, I went in search of an early morning takeaway coffee in Cairns. Checking out local reviews, I headed to the cleverly-named Caffiend in the city centre. Caffiend is more of a cafe than just a coffee shop, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and it…
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Origin – roasting and serving stunning coffee in Port Douglas
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On a recent trip to Far North Queensland, my pre-trip research led me to Origin Espresso in Port Douglas. It became my “go to” coffee shop during my brief stay in the town. On my first visit, the place was packed. There was a big queue to order, with many already waiting for takeaways…
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Captain & Co – coffee with a friendly smile in Port Douglas
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On a recent trip to Far North Queensland, I enjoyed watching the sunrise from Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas – after which a morning coffee was certainly in order! First cab off the rank wandering along a very quiet Macrossan Street was Captain & Co Espresso. This “hole in the wall” style coffee…
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The South America Coffee Co – top quality coffee in Geelong
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It’s a dull Wednesday afternoon in wintry Geelong and the funky Little Malop Street precinct is understandably quiet. Heading to the South America Coffee Co‘s brew bar, there are more signs of life. The window to the street is open but I’m warmly welcomed inside even though my dog, Lola, is with me. The…