Alisha's, East Tamaki

Alisha’s

165 Harris Road
East Tamaki

Auckland

Large Flat White: $4.90

This place is on the very industrial Harris Road, just after the intersection with Ti Rakau Drive, but stepping inside, you’d forget you’re on a heavy industrial road with the ambience inside. The food in here looks great. It is well patronised by tradie types, and with opening hours of 6am-4pm, works well for them, but not for people like me who want to go to weekend breakfast.

Coffee: It’s reasonable, but it doesn’t punch out past the milk. A lot of people would like it and drink it though. (4/5)

Milk: This is really outstanding. You open up the lid and could stand a marshmallow on it without sinking. (5/5)

Presentation: Another day, anoher Allpress espresso cup. While these are as boring as batshit, they are solid and nothing wrong with them. (3/3)

Verdict: A bit pricey for what it is. Nearing $5 for a “large” (medium) coffee is nearing the steep side (I normally expect around $4.50). It’s good enough, but I’m going to break a five, I expect a little more.

Overall rating: 12/13. A good coffee for East Auckland, and a great coffee for an industrial area. It’s got potential but I think it needs new beans.