In a cafe set up for truckers, we expected more. Not sure why, but we did. This was an insipid, sour, milky affair... That hung around on our table until we had finished our breakfast. And then we had to finish it! "Life is too short for bad coffee"So true. But then, in a shock twist, it turns out Alice's serving is actually pretty good!So marks up, but then marks down for inconsistency. This late discovery may have just saved this coffee from the ignominy o...

This place promised much. Large warehouse set up, coffee roasting out back, bustling with business, Stevie Wonder on the speakers, a couple of branded Artisti vans outside, water on 'coffee tap' and free wifi. They were even offering free tasters of their "cold drip" coffee.A lot to live up to. Our flat whites came in a matt black cup and saucer, to match the black table tops. Served at perfect temperature, the coffee was complex. At least 4 different fla...

Waking up from a surprisingly poor night's sleep in the paid camper site, we showered for what could be the last time for a while....Drove over to nearby Ballina for coffee, where we went to a place called 'That New Coffee Shop'. Yes, we went there entirely for the name. And wouldn't you? Before heading off, we went to a bargain basement shop in Ballina (tricked into believing that it was a charity shop... Maybe these don't exist in Oz??), whe...

Came the perfect temperature and with m&ms(!) which is novel. Lots of tap water available. It has a quaint tea shop vibe - lots of cushions and birdcages, "saw you coming" cast iron decorations, and tastefully peeling painted window frames.We ordered a cup for me, and a mug for Foxy (he is in need of more coffee this morning). Given that these were different sizes, they were remarkably consistent. It's tasty; smooth and creamy texture without being too milky....

This is to be our full day of sunning in Byron Bay, in our slightly expensive holiday park. We began with eggs and baked beans ("English style" baked beans these were, apparently. Not that we could taste the difference). It's a baking hot day even by 10am, totally sapping our energy to do anything more than read in the shade. However, in order to earn our beach slobbing, we plan to visit the lighthouse at Cape Byron, Australia's easternmost point. We stop...