There are very few restaurants and coffee shops where a person can walk into and be greeted with a genuine smile like you’re a regular. Walking into Vintage Coffee felt like I was a long lost customer that had returned to their regular spot after many years of absence. I was greeted by Kelsey with a warm smile and just like that I felt at home. I walked up to her said our hello’s and we exchanged a few additional words before I asked what beans they used. She answered by saying there’s a single origin Brazil and their house blend which is made up of Tanzanian and Brazilian beans, in house this is called the “Pedlars Blend”. So, I asked for the Pedlars Blend cappuccino and I also ordered a similar sandwich to the one she was making for someone else.

In true ritual style I found a seat by the window. The place has enormous window’s to light up the massive space inside. The outside has a small wooden deck with some chairs and tables for those that love to catch some fresh air. Finally, my cappuccino arrived and I sipped on it until my sandwich made its way to me. This cup was just so rich in colour and had a great taste to accompany it. Minutes later my Keto Friendly sandwich arrived, as I later learnt that’s what it’s called, this is served with some cream cheese, rocket and parma ham. The Keto option is great for people with a gluten intolerance or those who are just avoiding it however, normally they serve the bagel option which also looked delicious. If you know me you will know that I tend to be a liker of things and I really wanted the healthier option to satisfy my curiosity. The sandwich was really good and the coffee even better and really wish I had just had a second cup before leaving. It always feels so good to always strike gold when googling a near by coffee shop.

My visit to Vintage Coffee was made special because I had just returned from visiting my aunt in hospital. I appreciated my visit to this coffee shop because I have been going through the most in my own personal space. It just felt good to walk into a place and be able to just let loose. Kelsey’s warm welcome definitely played a role in me just easing up. I guess you never know what the next person may be going through, so expressing a level of kindness and warmth may just go a long way to the recipient. With that said I would like to thank you Kelsey for such an awesome experience and more so just sharing some transitions the shop has taken to be where it is now. I look forward to trying out that single origin real soon.

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