Ok, now look, I have been living out of New Zealand for a while now, I will be the first to admit, but upon return, and entering into Sub Rosa in hope of espresso relief, I can tell you, I was confused as all hell and confronted with a staff with real attitude and sub-standard coffee.
We went to order a coffee at the counter, and told us they wouldn't serve us at the counter if we wanted to sit. Ok. Lets sit then. Lets wait. And wait some more. Ok a short black please and a latte. We waited 15 minutes, at 10am.
Ok, I went there for the espresso, not to be gushed over by staff. So, the espresso when it was made, sat for at least 5 minutes before it was delivered. It was cold with over-extracted bitterness, ashy flavor like the porta-filter had not been cleaned well.
A cafe should make good coffee. Would not go back. Oh, and smile, I know it's central Auckland and all, but hell I live in downtown New York and you can work a smile, life ain't that bad. read more