WickEd - coffee on the cheap.
I bet you didn't know you can still find a long black in Brisbane for less than $3, well how about about $2.50. Yes it's true, I was completely blown away when I realised I'd been paying too much elsewhere. The cafe is WickEd Corner Cafe, on the corner of Wickham Terrace and Edward Street heading up towards Spring Hill. It's conveniently located towards the end of my morning walk into town, and just before I drop down in to the seething morning rush coming out of Central Station.
The coffee is Segafredo, a full dark roast with a rich crema and subtle aroma. There is just a hint of sharpness with very little persistent after-taste, just the right kind of coffee to launch into the day with. The deck on the corner is full sun, so although it's bright it has good views down Edward Street and up Wickham Terrace to the old mill. It's just too bright to face the other direction, and too hot behind the glass inside the cafe to sit anywhere else but on the terrace.
I found about about through a promotional flyer and loyalty card that was left in the office. The card requires only five purchases before the first free coffee and each free coffee after that is five stamps. Great value. This morning was the second time I'd been there and I was a bit surprised when the staff asked me for three dollars. I could see it clearly written above her head on the board, long black/flat white $2.50, I bet she was surprised also. She must have been new I thought.
Well, they are hiring!
