WORLD TRIP 2010
A new kid on the Wellington coffee block is Memphis Belle, a stylish coffee shop in the centre of town.
Wellington has more coffee shops that you can throw foam at. Perhaps the most iconic is Cafe L’Affare, 27 College Street. I didn’t go to that one (but I hear it’s worth a look) and instead popped in to Memphis Belle.
It’s a little bit 50s, a little bit 60s, a little bit 70s, and even a little bit World War 2. Even the coffee machine is wonderfully old. All in all, a superbly retro place to sit down and sip a hearty brew.
The coffee is beautifull presented by the capped and skillful baristas / owners Nick and Bink. It comes from Napier roastery “Flight Coffee” (owned by Nick) and is Fairtrade, organic and excellent.
Nick came 6th in the 2010 New Zealand Barista Championships.
There’s a selection of sweet treats and quick lunches. It’s a cosier alternative to Customs Brew Bar (see previous entry). Both are highly recommended, as is Wellington, probably our favourite New Zealand city.
Corner Or Te Aro Park And Dixon St
Wellington
Te Aro 6021
New
Zealand
Thanks to travelling barista Josh (at the time, Wellington-based) for recommending both Memphis Belle and Customs Brew Bar (the previous entry). You can read Josh’s blog here: http://beanherebeanthere.blogspot.com/
Thank you for the great article guys! I’m Matt, an owner of Memphis and Flight Coffee, and would like to give you an update on an amazing few months of competitions
We just won Gold at the New Zealand Coffee Awards (Flight Coffee, same guys, Memphis is the showroom cafe in Wellington) with the blend of coffee served at Memphis winning the category “Best Ethically Traded Coffee in NZ”!
Last month we won Capital Awards “Best Cafe 2011″
…and in the Capital Times Best Of Wellington 2011 awards:
Best cafe: Memphis Belle Coffee House 1st place
Best barista: Nick Clark 1st place (Flight/Memphis owner)
AND Nick Clark also won the Wellington leg of the World Barista Championship 2011 – so he’s the best via vote and by technical judges.
A HUGE couple of months!
Fantastic stuff Matt, keep up the good work! I hope to visit again one day… though it’s a bit far away