Coffee Brothers very quickly became my favourite cafe in the Northern Beaches; I started singing their praises from the very first time I walked in and the smell of perfect coffee hit my nostrils. The best part is, they are in Mona Vale!

You see, I have been known to walk in to a cafe, desperate for a caffeine hit, and yet refuse to purchase a foul smelling brew. The first few times this happened Mark thought I was being precious, and thus ordered himself a coffee. He has since learnt that if my nose says it isn’t good when I walk in the cafe, then it isn’t worth drinking. 

In House Coffee Roasting

Why does the coffee smell so good at Coffee Brothers? I hear you ask. Because they roast their own beans!!!

They are the sole Australian importers of Vanuatu Gold coffee. It is said that the amazingly smooth and complex flavours that this bean posses are due to the fact that it is grown close to a volcano. I’ve said it many times before that Coffee Brothers has the best brew in the Northern Beaches.

The service is also super friendly, and Tony (one of the ‘brothers’) loves to talk about his passion with us. We took to roasting our own green beans a few months before Coffee Brothers opened. So now the added beauty is that we can get green and roasted beans just around the corner from home. Whilst learning about coffee from a better educated enthusiast who has obviously gone professional very successfully. 

The food does play second fiddle to the obvious star, and meals don’t come out of the kitchen quickly. But whilst you wait you get to enjoy the great atmosphere and culture whilst enjoying a nice slow breakfast.

There is always something for the eye to see; porter filters that have been put to use as table numbers, light fittings and a water filter out the front. Re-used coffee bean bags form cushions on chairs; strangers interacting, and very often our new friend Tony making new friendships with his happy customers.

The breakfast menu consists of tasty classics that are given a special touch like their egg and bacon roll with homemade tomato relish which is delicious.

Sadly Coffee Brothers are on holiday until 7th January. I’m betting there will be a cue of regulars at the door as soon as they open. Hopefully by then the weather will be summery and I can sit and enjoy a slow cold drip espresso. I might even manage to take a photo of my food before hoeing in to it, so you can see what the meals look like.

For those of you that have read about me going caffeine free; these guys are responsible for when I do indulge in a brew. These days, if I can’t have the best coffee, there is no point drinking it. I purely drink it for the flavour-which makes the rare caffeine kick super powerful 🙂

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