Soho on Darby
An underwhelming experience. Grinders beans are usually safe, but this latte was served weak and warm. A hint of bitterness suggested over-extraction. They need to lift their game to compete in Newcastle’s coffee precinct.
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Goldbergs on Darby
137 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
Stuffy atmosphere, poor cramped layout and the coffee is not as good as other places on the same strip. Give it a miss.
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Zinc on Darby
135 Darby St, Newcastle New South Wales 2300, Australia
Mugachino and flat white were made ‘strong’ and we enjoyed them. A pretty good crema and quite warm enough
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Frankie’s Place
136-138 Darby St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300, Australia
Campos coffee. When you ask for a large they give you a bowl. The soy milk isn’t burned. All good.
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3 Monkeys
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Salawi Fair Trade Gallery & Lounge Cafe
462 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
Salawi has very tasty coffee, lots of cool fair trade products to browse, a laid back atmosphere and a friendly owner. Oh, and a cute border collie pottering around.
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Coffee on Crown
3 Crown St, Newcastle New South Wales 2300, Australia
Definitely the best coffee in Newcastle’s CBD, possibly the best in the city.
The staff are friendly and the orders are generally out pretty fast. The laneway makes for a nice setting and the place’s fit out is cosy and friendly.Most importantl…
