Culture

765 Cumberland Street, across the road from St David’s Lecture Theatre, (4/5).
Prices: Flat White: $4.00, Long Black: $3.50, Mocha: $4.80
 

Why I came here: The sun pouring through the large windows looked appealing
 

Atmosphere: Relaxed, contemporary, smart
 

Service: Quick - the smiley waiter was an added bonus
 

Food: Between the two of us we tried a ham and mustard sandwich and a sundried tomato, feta and spinach scone. Both very filling but rather bland for the price we had paid.
 

Overall: The greatest feature of The Good Earth Cafe is without a doubt its location and venue. In addition to being close to campus (you can pick up the uni internet there), the decor is contemporary, well lit and fresh. The vibe of the establishment is inviting and very aesthetically pleasing. As for the coffee, mine was pretty adequate – a bit weak but it did the trick. I think the biggest pitfall of The Good Earth Cafe is its prices. You can pick up a rather petite Raisin Fudge Slice for $5.50!!! My sandwich cost me around $8, which is a real shame considering the overall taste was nothing special. The high prices of The Good Earth Cafe are a real shame for us students, because considering the proximity to uni this organic-based cafe has potential as a convenient hot-spot for students needing a pick-up. Unfortunately, it drives away the under 25s and instead attracts an older clientele – when we visited, we were the youngest people in there. I struggled with what rating to give The Good Earth. It’s not a bad place and one has to admire a business in today’s society that is built on the foundation of “green” values, but the prices and average coffees and food were definite downsides. The Good Earth Cafe scratches the four star mark.