The Chemistry of Coffee

6 Reviews on “The Chemistry of Coffee”

• Fooodluvvah

  Great coffee – nice and strong. Really friendly service and a good, simple menu. It has a lovely vibe and suitable for eating solo or with friends. Definitely hope you guys stick around!

  July 27, 2020, 2:35 am

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• Foodie Lover

  First time visiting this lovely cafe. Ordered the deluxe avo toast and a large iced latte. The menu has lots of great sounding meals and some indulgent shakes. The cafe itself is bright and clean. Lots of tables inside in aircondioned comfort and tables outside in shade. Staff are friendly and helpful. My meal arrived quite quickly and was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked. Prices are very reasonable, in fact quire cheap. My deluxe avo toast was only $12. Oh and check out how big my iced latte was. Definitely be back.

  May 17, 2020, 10:13 am

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• Ronnielui2003

  After I read the reviews of so many top reviewers about this caf, I bookmarked to have an exploration 6 months ago. Grab the time to havea brekkie this morning. It was not quite busy when I walked in the caf. Barista was busy at preparing orders and he seemed to know what he was doing with professional manner. Love to see all the food displayed in the cabinet that kick-started my appetite immediately. Ordered my flat white and the Hollandaise egg with Salmon. Coffee came with light aroma and the barista did a good job to reflect the taste of Merlo. Just a subjective feedback was the strength was not up to my expectation. Next time, I must order another shot (it is free to add shot) to make it perfect to my palate. The savoury dish came the next and the presentation looked great. Eggs were done perfectly with running egg yolk when my knife pierce through the egg white. Smoked salmon was nice and fresh. I think I need to re-visit to try out the test-tube idea of coffee that they serve, they look great and inventive.

  May 17, 2020, 3:48 am

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• Tomcat

  The Chemistry of Coffee is a new player in the competitive Hawthorne caf scene. The family owned and operated establishment houses a handful of indoor & outdoor seating with a tasteful interior design. I was there with caf guru Imco for brunch, to see if their offerings stay true to the Chemistry of Coffee name.A view of their display fridge found: pastries, sandwiches and sweet treats. A separate one page food menu offers familiar options, some with interesting twists. Considering Imcos big appetite that day, we ordered a number of share plates: big bang breaky burger, caramel waffles and coconut & citrus slice. Beverage consists: smoked honey chai (for two) and their signature test tube sampler (taster).Smoked honey chai: made a welcoming start to our meal. The set was presented on a wooden board with a generous pot of honey chai and an upside down glass filled with hickory smoke. Pouring the chai, brings a theatrical experience with the strong flavoured hickory smoke rushing out of the glass and exposing a unique smoky scent to our surrounding. The well flavoured chai showed mild chai spice mix & Ceylon with hints of orange and honey. Mixed with hickory smoke, you have an interesting fusion which excites the senses. 3.5/5Test tube sampler: was playfully presented in test tubes with six flavour samples: beetroot, matcha, turmeric & mushroom latte, dirty chai and cold drip coffee. All tubes were made to order and presented good overall flavours with some (mushroom & turmeric) testing combinations. A well thought out and fun tasting. 4/5Big bang breaky burger: consists spinach, hash brown, fried egg, bacon, cheese, avo spread and tomato relish all held together by warm Turkish bread. First impression: variety of fillings. A bite into the burger and I nearly cried. Each element was skilfully made and complemented each other to perfection. The flavour balance was spot on with a delicate lingering of avo and bacon. Turkish bread was fresh, airy with a fragrant scent. Absolutely PERFECT! 5/5Caramel waffle: includes two piece of waffle topped with fresh strawberries, sliced banana, scoops of vanilla ice cream and a generous serving of house made caramel sauce. The freshly made waffles were buttery with a crunchy outer crust. Paired with fresh fruits and fragrant caramel sauce, you have a great dish for anytime of the day. If only the ice cream quality can improve. 3.5/5Coconut & citrus slice: was a generous serving with a dash of whipped cream. The slice of goodie was delicate in flavour with subtle butter, coconut & citrus. The icing was surprisingly refreshing with big citrus taste and only mildly sweet. A great treat to conclude our meal. 4/5Chemistry of Coffees mix of experimental beverages and traditional menu items makes this establishment standout from the rest. It is great to see a caf willing to challenge customer palates with experimental tastes and ideas. Hint: Test tube sampler and breaky burger comes highly recommended

  November 1, 2017, 4:28 am

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• Diana

  Well thanks to Imco I discovered this great Coffee Shop. The best thing about this place (& may I make a suggestion to all other coffee outlets) they charge the same price for a double or a single shot & also the same price for any sort of milk. This is a wonderful concept which I have been hoping for & it has now eventuated here, The coffee is Merlo (good reliable brew) We had the double shot flat whites both excellent. Well poured & presented. The food was also very good. The savory mince my partner ordered was in a large jacket potatoe with fresh spinach (so at least I managed to get some healthy vegetables into him) He commented it was tasty but he could have handled more chilli! I just had the avocado (my usual) on sourdough with lemon. Actually it was the special for $10 which came with a large coffee as well (I opted for the small size though. All up great service & pooch friendly outside (despite the chilly morning!)

  October 22, 2017, 7:57 am

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• Imco

  Just about 2 weeks ago, foodie Tomcat and I made our way to visit a newly opened cafe located on Riding Rd, Hawthorne. Tucked away from the main streets is a family run business called, The Chemistry Of Coffee. The relaxing and contemporary designed establishment houses a variety of breakfast and brunch foods including the commonly-known (by name) Breaky Burger, Eggs Benedict, and Omelettes. Or if you’re up for a light meal, they got you covered for some Yoghurt&Granola, Avo Toast and Banana Bread (just to name a few)! No breakfast or brunch meal is complete without the presence of a cuppa, so don’t worry they got a solid list of caffeine offerings for you too!After perusing their simply laid out menu, we decided to order a few dishes to share: Big Bang Breaky Burger, Caramel Waffles, and a Coconut&Citrus Slice. Beverages consisted the Smoked Honey Chai and the Test Tube Sampler (Taster).The wait wasn’t long until the first drink was served – Starting off with the Smoked Honey Chai, presented on a wooden board was a glass filled with hickory smoke and a pot of chai (loose leaf). The beverage had a soothing fragrant however I found the taste to be on the weaker side.Next up was the Test Tube Sampler. This is where the funky chemistry vibe hits, with 6 different types of drinks served in clear text tubes there was: Beetroot Latte, Matcha Latte, Tumeric Latte, Mushroom Latte, Dirty Chai and Cold Brew. Personally, I thought this was an interesting concept which provided an educational experience to diners, like myself. If you don’t gravitate towards chai/latte base beverages because of the taste, this may be a good alternative to try!* Beetroot Latte: Came out with a pinkish color. Taste wise consisted a strong spicy tang as well as hints of chai.*Matcha Latte: Presented with a very nice matcha scent, smooth and full of flavor.*Tumeric Latte: Beautiful vibrant yellow but tasted milky and only consisted minimal spiciness.*Mushroom Latte: Held a strong spiciness, bitterness and a mild vege flavor. Definitely, one that’s out of the ordinary.*Dirty Chai: Well-balanced coffee and chai flavors. Looks and smells like a hot chocolate which is even better!*Cold Brew: Made with the Single Origin blend, the coffee was easy to drink and left a lingering bitterness on the palate.Food time is always a good time – Beginning with the Big Bang Breaky Burger, served with Bacon, Free Range Eggs, Hash Brown, Baby Spinach, Avocado, Cheese and Tomato Relish all squished (softly) together with Turkish Bread. After devouring into this burger, I swear I could have ordered another one! The Turkish bread was lightly toasted and maintained a fluffy and airy interior. The Hashbrown contained a nice crunch, Fried Egg and Bacon were both cooked to perfection. The Tomato Relish, Spinach and Avocado introduced a refreshing touch to the palate. All the fillings in the burger complemented each other! Very good!There’s always room for desserts – We went with the Caramel Waffles first. There were two pieces of waffles halved into a triangular shape. Topped with Vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and sliced bananas. On the side is the made in-house caramel sauce served in a little jug. The waffles were crunchy on the outside and slightly dry on the inside, unfortunately, it didn’t make it on my ‘fancy’ list. Despite that, the fruits were fresh, ice cream was creamy and the caramel sauce was really enjoyable. The popular home-made sauce was the highlight, as it wasn’t overly sweet and interestingly I thought it consisted hints of honey. Final dish – The Coconut and Citrus Slice was accompanied with a bit of cream on the side. Gave out a nice subtle coconut scent, the slice was moist and contained a good amount of shredded coconuts. The citrus icing was a refreshing touch that helped balance out the sweetness of the slice. (I was soon to be told it was made in-house and gluten free too!)Overall, a great experience. Thank you so very much to Jason, Peita and their daughter for the wonderful hospitality.Good Stuff: The establishment produces many in-house foods/sweets. The Breaky Burger is a must try! The Test Tube Sampler is a great way to experiment with different flavors! Inside and outside seatings are available. Parking available on the side streets.

  October 14, 2017, 2:32 pm

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