No ordinary run of the 'Mill' coffee

After being thwarted a good three or four times in our determination to finally sample Mill Coffee House,we finally braved the cold and made our way to the corner of Dorp and Mill street. 

The verdict?

Mill's isn't one of the best known coffee shops in Stellenbosch for nothing. The coffee, a roast by the name of Caffé Tomeucci, is delightfully intense and smooth, no matter what form you decide to consume it in ( though the macchiato is especially so). The owner, who is on hand to chat which always adds to an already pleasant experience, reckons that if you're going to try a really good cup of coffee, the 3/4 is the drink for you. Basically it's described as a "big macchiato" and a definite must try 

And if a hot cuppa isn't quite what you're after (summer is approaching after all) then this delightful little coffee house wont disappoint, with an extensive range of smoothies, craft beers and "Rooibos iced coffee".

In addition to the really great coffee (as if we need more reason to be sold), Mill is also unique in the fact that it opens it's doors at 7am! So traipsing to the Neelsie at unholy hours is no longer necessary- your day can be started in this quiet and welcoming little corner of Stellenbosch. Plus, with a great menu of breakfasts and light lunches, and wifi for those workaholics who need good food, coffee and their laptops, there is really no excuse not to put this high up on the list of must try  coffee shops.

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Dimi's (V)istro: a(v)solutely super(v)

Venturing out of mid-town Stellenbosch this week (we actually had to get in a car), the choice of coffee and breakfast stop presented itself in the form of Dimi's Bistro on the corner of Dorp and Stadler street.

This beautiful little Greek bistro is bright with big windows and high ceilings, making it feel like there is always enough space for however many people decide to drop by. And many do take advantage of the opportunity to get out of town for a cup of coffee and quick meal, be it a group of students (guilty); business minded folk or just those looking for a quiet and friendly environment to work. 

The menu that is thrown up on the wall is the right mix of exotic sounding delicacies and interspersed Greek words and phrases, which the head chef and owner, Dimitri Anastassopoulos, is only too happy to amble over and explain. Cue an impromptu lesson on the niceties of Greek pronunciation and explaining to a group of Engineering students that the sound "b" doesn't actually exist and they've been pronouncing  β incorrectly all along! 

The key question which needs asking is: "Can a Greek restaurant get coffee right?" The menu is definitely varied and provides something for everyone, whether it's a hot cup of Bar-One, straight up filter coffee or a vanilla-hazelnut cappuccino. The verdict though? The coffee itself doesn't have any "wow" factor but is definitely above average and extremely pleasant, especially when paired with the breakfast wrap.

Definite plus: a restaurant as versatile as this one is always bound to have a few surprises up its sleeve and rumour has it this one is no exception, with the ability to change from cosy coffee stop to a proper Mediterranean dining experience.  This is a must if you're looking for an extremely friendly, personal and varied coffee/ eating experience.

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