A lot of cafes serve long blacks too hot, as if the shot is poured into boiling, rather than hot, water. It seems to be a matter of preference; I know more people who prefer their black coffee super hot than those who don’t.
One place that doesn’t kill a long black with heat is Amici Deli, a newish Italian deli on Gympie Road in Chermside. Amici specialises in imported Italian products and smallgoods. They also have a coffee machine, a few tables and chairs and use Di Bella beans.
Amici Deli offers some dine-in food as well, though its menu is not as extensive as most other cafes. Sandwiches, frittatas, quiche and arancini make up a lot of the selection currently, but they seem to be adding more options all the time. There is also a decent selection of sweets, from cheesecake to cannoli.
TL;DR
- Italian deli, with Italian goods
- Makes good coffee
- Serves good food
- Easy to find parking
- Friendly service
Amici Deli
http://amicideli.com.au/
Shop 6/725 Gympie Road
Chermside
Brisbane