The first stop was Candos Deli, on Roman Walk. This had a really nice feel inside - It is also a deli as well as a coffee shop. It felt almost like a bit of a market where you can also sit down. Everything used for the coffee is also local - Cornish milk and Bristol coffee. They also sell plenty of wine, cheeses etc - with bottles of wine which look like they are great quality!
The coffee knowledge was great, with locations of all the ingredients on a board inside. They use a Mazzer grinder and a Rancilio espresso machine - both great brands! The flat white which I ordered came in a small glass, which I haven't seen before for a flat white. These are pretty difficult to pour into well, especially one that small! The crema looked quite dark, with a flavour or cocoa and berry for the first sip. At points, it was a tiny bit sour - but not overpowering, and also faded as it went along. You could then taste blackberry and cherry, with not much sweetness.
Overall, I loved this place!
Later on, we went to Artigiano on High Street. This place has a really friendly inside - having been to this one in the past, as well as one of the Cardiff stores. It has a modern, retro feel inside. It also has a nice amount of space inside, with also wine deals (which are needed a lot!). The people inside are always extremely friendly - One of which was chatting to me about download festival (Which I went to). These places make you feel welcome, which helps you have a nice night out if you like one.
The coffee had great definition, with a multi layer tulip and pretty decent symmetry! It has a smooth and nutty crema and first sip. and tastes like freshly roasted coffee. After this, there was a little cocoa and berry, which was well needed before my night drive back home (100 miles...). But found some great places, and I will probably be back, so may well update or write a couple more posts!
The coffee knowledge was great, with locations of all the ingredients on a board inside. They use a Mazzer grinder and a Rancilio espresso machine - both great brands! The flat white which I ordered came in a small glass, which I haven't seen before for a flat white. These are pretty difficult to pour into well, especially one that small! The crema looked quite dark, with a flavour or cocoa and berry for the first sip. At points, it was a tiny bit sour - but not overpowering, and also faded as it went along. You could then taste blackberry and cherry, with not much sweetness.
Overall, I loved this place!
Later on, we went to Artigiano on High Street. This place has a really friendly inside - having been to this one in the past, as well as one of the Cardiff stores. It has a modern, retro feel inside. It also has a nice amount of space inside, with also wine deals (which are needed a lot!). The people inside are always extremely friendly - One of which was chatting to me about download festival (Which I went to). These places make you feel welcome, which helps you have a nice night out if you like one.
The coffee had great definition, with a multi layer tulip and pretty decent symmetry! It has a smooth and nutty crema and first sip. and tastes like freshly roasted coffee. After this, there was a little cocoa and berry, which was well needed before my night drive back home (100 miles...). But found some great places, and I will probably be back, so may well update or write a couple more posts!
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