90 Kinkora Rd Hawthorn 3122
29 October 2009 @ 9.15am. Coffee Brand 5 Senses
Score 16/20
By SimonL
This was served showing a caramel-whip coloured, gloriously oily-looking crema. Aromas of roasted nuts and cedarwood and a nod towards a darker character.
The flavour and texture had me. Seductive with pronounced sweet acidity that hinted towards some fruity flavours but abruptly gave way to chocolate and earth. It was ever so smooth and dense with a mild grainy texture and bitterness. Not a complex coffee but highly pleasurable……so I ordered a second…………..
Coffee – Short Macchiato. Dominican Femenino (Single Origin Free Trade Organic)Score 18/20
By SamW
These guys are doing it right! In a very busy café, the crew at Liar, Liar delivered a spectacular looking macchiato, crafted with a small dash of milk and topped by inch-thick crema. The macchiati (macchiato plural) at Liar Liar are served in a traditional manner without the pretentious ooh-la-la modifications found at other cafes in Melbourne. For this I am very thankful.
The flavour was dark and foreboding paved by a faint liquorice bite and a deep chocolate finish. I detected a hint of spice that gave this roast a flavour balance not often found in single origin coffee.
Coffee – Cafe Latte. House Blend – Hot PantsScore 14/20 By SimonL
This coffee was presented with a good strong colour but a thinner than expected and slightly bubbly head that dissipated fairly quickly.There was a gorgeous yet overly strong creamy flavour and texture about this coffee that swamped the espresso. Was this because the espresso wasn’t extracted well enough? Or was the milk different in some way? This was the exact same “Hot Pants” blend that I ordered last time for a cafe latte and the coffee component then shone through.
Coffee – Doppio Ristretto. Dominican Femenino (Single Origin Free Trade Organic)Score 17.5/20 By SamW
The flavour profile for this coffee was more pronounced than the macchiato. The nose was a bit dry, almost woody. The taste offered a sweet and rich chocolate with very little bitterness. I slurped this coffee quicker than Oliver Twist and his bowl of broth.
The presentation was a bit sloppy because I could see the extraction stains on the inside of the cup however the pour length was bang-on. The cup was also hot, which made me feel warm and fuzzy. I am quickly becoming a big fan of Liar, Liar….
Service 4/5Ambiance 4/5 Busy 4/5
