Culture

Inside St Daves on the corner, (2/5).

Prices: Flat White: $3.70, Long Black: $3, Mocha: $4.20
 
Why I came here: I needed a study break during exams and this was the closest place open on the weekend. 
 
Atmosphere: Busy and tired.
 
Service: Not bad.  My coffee took a while to arrive but I was served by a friendly guy with a smile.
 
Food: Pretty good. There wasn’t much selection upon my visit but I’ve walked past throughout the semester and seen the cabinet practically bulging with choices. I bought a ham baguette which was tasty for $5.20.
 
 
Overall: The St Daves Cafe wouldn’t be my first choice but the place isn’t too bad for your average run-of-the-mill food outlet. The cafe functions as a convenient stop for the Health Scis who flock into the lecture theatre daily, and for those wanting a bite for lunch at a reasonable price. However, if you’re in the mood for something with a bit more finesse I’d skip this stop and head to the Good Earth or the Fix. As for the coffee, mine wasn’t great. It lacked strength and was particularly watery and I subsequently threw half of it away. If you come here, I recommend skipping the coffee for something chilled and heading to a table by the sizeable glass windows for some old-fashioned people watching.