2Pocket Fairtrade Espresso Bar, Melbourne CBD by Bureaucrat

With a tip from an unlikely source, Mr C, I wandered down to 2Pocket to check out its coffee and tea.  As an occasional coffee drinker, Mr C quite likes 2Pocket as it’s nearby to work and has a nice atmosphere to chillax.

Indeed, the place has a warm and mellow atmosphere to it – the quiet clink of hot beverages being made; friendly, hipster staff to recommend a drink to you; the hushed hum of conversation from the students and office workers enjoying their aromatic brew.  While 2Pocket is located at the street level, the actual café is sunken, which gives the feeling that you’re bunkering down and cocooned from the world.  Time slows down.


Based on the recommendations of the staff, I got myself a soy chai latte.  Properly brewed with tea leaves and strong in punchy aromatics, the chai was sweetened with a hint of local honey.

Verdict
Drinks – 8.5
Ambiance – 7
Service – 8
Price – 7.5

Overall
A lovely spot this is.  I’d definitely go back for more chai and I also want to try out their coffees.  I also love browsing their range of chocolates and Fairtrade and/or organic knick knacks (from soft furnishings, toys to make up).

Address
2Pocket Fairtrade Espresso Bar
277 Lt Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000