5 Reasons Aussie Cafes Lead The World

A good Aussie café…

1. Serves the classics (and a twist)

Smashed avo, corn fritters and granola are all mainstays of the Australian brunch menu (which should always be an all-day menu by the way), alongside any number of egg offerings (baked, fried, scrambled, poached, benedict) and something a bit more adventurous or healthy like a ‘Buddha Bowl’ or breakfast salad.

2. Has excellent coffee

Australia is at the cutting edge of sourcing, roasting and brewing specialty coffee with everything from filter to single origin to the humble flat white.

Cafes take their coffee very seriously, and baristas aren’t considered someone who is just filling in time between jobs.

3. Has a neighbourhood vibe

The best cafes are embedded in their neighbourhoods and take their ‘vibe’ from the people around them. If their customers are all activewear-wearing weekend warriors looking for a post-jog brunch, the café moulds to suit.

A big part of the neighbourhood vibe is also the communal table, something that isn’t as common overseas. Perhaps it’s a big low table for lounging or a high table with stools where you can perch and read the paper, bring your laptop or get stuck into a book. Communal tables help cafes portray that it is okay to be alone in public.

4. Is usually a local affair

Most successful cafes are local and personal – they are small businesses run by local entrepreneurial people.

The barista knows the regulars’ names (and orders) and the waiters will seat you at your favourite table. They support local events and promote other businesses.

5. Is affordable

In America, before the surge of Aussie style cafes, brunch was reserved for the upper class, a classy affair often served with champagne.

Back home, brunch means eating delicious food without spending a whole pay cheque. It has become a small indulgence that everyone can allow themselves every now and again.

It’s not all about the smashed avo – great Aussie cafes have a lot more going on behind the scenes.

Does your café fit the true Australian café experience?

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23^rd May 2019