Culture

Ground floor of The Innovation Centre (opposite St Dave’s) – i.e. that glass building you check yourself out in as you walk past, (5/5).

Prices: Flat White: $4, Long Black: $3.50, Mocha: $4
Why I came here: I’ve been before; the coffee is perfect and right on campus.
Atmosphere: Trendy, relaxed and warm inside.
Service: A highlight! The cafe is operated by two fun and friendly twenty-somethings known to regulars as Jade and Dylan, who by my second visit had my coffee order memorised.
Food: I highly recommend treating yourself to a chunky piece of chocolate biscotti which arrives on a cute and eclectic china saucer.
Overall: If you are ever craving a coffee while at uni, you have to come to the Fix. The coffee is amazing and the service fantastic. On a recent visit I was asked if I liked marshmallows, and after nodding agreeably my coffee arrived with no less than ten or so marshmallows decorating my saucer. The place is perfect on a rainy day and packed to capacity, perhaps as a result of (among other things) the massive heaters dotted throughout the premises. The hubbub of the patrons blends with elusive background music and gives the place at personable and charming vibe. The most unfortunate aspect of the Fix is that it is closed on weekends, however you can easily head to the branch situated beside Student IT for your weekend Fix (ah see what I did there?!) Finally, for those first years reading who have no idea what the Innovation Centre is, don’t worry – years later I still have no clue either except for the fact that I always emerge with a damn good cup of coffee.