Kitchenette, Highland Park

Kitchenette

Highland Park Shopping Centre.

(next door to Westpac)
505 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park,

Large Flat White: $4.50

This café got recommended to me by my masseur, and is an interesting looking Israeli/Kiwi kitchen hybrid. They seem very proud of their cronuts!

Coffee: Not bad, but not a good kick in the pants. Reminds me very much of the taste of an iced coffee. (3/5)

Milk: The milk is quite delicious – creamy enough but not overpowering and overdone. Some bubbles in here but not just velvety enough. (4/5)

Presentation: The cup is very solid. The cup looks very on trend. (3/3)

Verdict: This café claims that life is too short for mediocre coffee. This one sits just above mediocre. It’s a nice enough coffee, and certainly wouldn’t interfere with a meal you had there, but I feel it’s holding back a bit.

Overall rating: 10/13. Lacking a bit of flavour but doesn’t leave you feeling bad afterwards.