Culture

12 Emily Siedeberg Place – just beside the BNZ car park, (4/5).
Prices: Flat White: $4.00, Long Black: not offered on menu, Mocha: $4.50
 

Why I came here: A friend and I were on our way to Ombrellos but changed our minds when we saw all the people outside Allpress.

 
Atmosphere: Modern, cool and sophisticated.
 

Service: Prompt and helpful. They chatted about the place and talked us through all the items on the menu.
 

Food: A wide selection of Mediterranean-inspired savouries and your usual sweet temptations. I had the salami, tomato and feta Schiacciata which was tasty and filling.
 

Overall: What a find! If you have yet to stumble upon Allpress Espresso, I highly recommend it. Upon entering, my friend and I were struck by the giant glass wall dividing the cafe in half. The cafe itself is situated on one side of this great divide and patrons can observe the coffee being produced and packaged in the factory on the other. The concept appeals to me – as you sit there drinking your coffee, you can’t help but love how Allpress clearly has nothing to hide. On that note, I’m going to make a huge call here and say that the coffee was quite possibly one of the best I’ve had in all my years in Dunedin. Perfect foam to liquid ratio and served in substantially sized mugs. Despite being a new addition to Dunedin – the waitress told me they were approximately a month old – Allpress was packed to capacity when we were there, with an eclectic mix of clientele. The only disappointment? If you come here, be prepared to perch on bar stools instead of settling into a laid-back lounger. Regardless, I was pleasantly surprised by Allpress Espresso and will definitely be returning.