bourke street bakery (Grand Central)
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When I warned this couple chowing down on their sandwiches in the line area that I was going to take a panorama, they quickly apologized and moved out of the way.
“You can stay! I just wanted to warn you so you didn’t think I was trying to take a picture of you guys,” I reassured them.
They still rushed out of the way. I felt horrible. Then the man turned around as I got in position.
“It’s a nice bakery,” he remarked, agreeing with his own nod.
You know, it isn’t anything fancy. But, if it makes him happy, gosh I’m so happy. It’s a quick takeaway, and normally it would warrant a reduced rating—the nature of a cafe blog. HOWEVER, because of this interaction above and one other thing, this carved out, two-cooler bakery with burgundy walls is a pleasant presence, finely positioned on the way to the subway. You think I forgot? EH? The second thing that earns its stripes: the windowing all along the outer edge. What an exquisite design element, displaying the back of the counter through the view of croissant sandwiches (tomato Swiss cheese everything and smoked turkey Swiss cheese arugula among them) and rows of their book all things sweet. The espresso machine becomes the front and center actor in what begs to be defined as a kind of amphitheatric arrangement. Every time I trot to the subway, I stop and stare for the briefest acceptable moment. Distinctive design leaves no need for window decals or banner promotion, and this bakery knows it.
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Drink: Cortado
I would get it again. I would get it again. I couldn’t believe it. I’ll have to go pin it against the Zaro’s in Grand Central. I went back and forth at first after the guy taking my order told me that alternative milks didn’t cost extra. Then oat showed up $1 more on the register screen. Back to cortado we went. But honestly, I’m so glad I did. It is crazy potent. Like, if you routinely take sweetener in your coffee, grab a handful as you pick up your cup and go. Me? Perfect. The Counter Culture Coffee shines, blindingly.
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Price: Cortado=$4.25
Hours: Everyday {6–21}
✓ WIFI
Extra Notes:
The WIFI is the one in Grand Central, and it is a total lifesaver.