Kickstart Expresso

This was my first experience after recommendation to try this place. It is a very clean place and the staff were exceptionally kind however I just did not have a good experience. The whole dodge the cars and hope you don't die isn't great but the computer only placed one of my coffees through the order, I definitely should have noticed from the price but I am fairly ignorant when it comes to my first time trying an establishment. The batista made my second coffee straight away, I actually received the coffee before the computer could sort itself out for me to pay. This caused a line of people waiting to form and don't forget that it's literally a laneway for cars so it was huge hazard. Coffee was amazing but the banana bread 😂 I feel like I am being kind leaving it at the worst banana bread we have ever had in our lives (with the butter and cutlery forgotten in my takeaway bag). The Banana and Milk Chocolate muffin was really nice but it wasn't enough to return.

Like finding an old penny in the sand, this little cafe made my day feel very lucky, like the penny, you can tell the experience and worked in character of this hotspot! People constantly passing through for some wholesome grub and an even more wholesome bit of chit chat with the friendly team while they preciously cradle their delicious beverage. The owner Liat, or Leah, was very kind, especially in our slightly emotionless COVID living, giving details on the menu through the extras and adaptations that can be done for food and drinks. I got my spot in line and no sooner than it takes to sing Humpty Dumpty, I had my hot ‘DirtySoyChaiLatte’ and scrumy Banana Bread! Look out for this shop, although it’s just a hole in the wall, the trailed line of customers is a dead give away of its hiding spot!!

Are you looking for some really decent coffee and tasty food stuffs without having to dip into the devils drive through that is Maccas? If you live in Canberra or you're just passing through on a road trip I can't recommend this place enough. The "not so humble" toasty is delicious and the service is top-notch.