Patricia is the city’s newest caffeinated addition by Bowen Holden (ex Seven Seeds), and is filled with simple concepts. For one, it’s standing room only, and we are told this up entry underfoot. Secondly, the coffee is about quality rather than showmanship. Straight-up, black, white or filter coffee is on offer with a rotation of beans from various suppliers. There is a small selection of pastries available too, but nothing substantial enough to detract from the coffee menu offering selections from Seven Seeds, Market Lane and Proud Mary.

The space, by Foolscap in conjunction with Beyond the PIxels (who also designed the identity and packaging), is sharp and slick with clean lines, white walls, flowers on the windowsills, the aforementioned titled entrance plate and a neon light roof installation feature.

The alcove is filled with a heady mix of people; baristas on their days off, coffee fanatics and the average punter interested in the new place in town. The team know their stuff inside out, happily sharing their mutual love of coffee with customers. Even at busy times, the atmosphere remains relaxed.

There’s no pretension here at all and the simplicity and good use of a rather tiny premises does exactly what it should. At Patricia it is simply about good coffee.

Patricia
Cnr Little Bourke & Little William Streets

Hours
Mon to Fri 7am–4pm

patriciacoffee.com.au