Fenix
680 Victoria St
Richmond Vic 3121
Ph 9427 9257
I stumbled upon this place, although I believe it’s quite well known. You walk down steps off busy Victoria St and down next to the Yarra. Bell birds chirp away. The bike track runs along the river below. Sat outside at a table with an umbrella. Ordered a long machiatto. Took about 5 minutes and water was brought out. Macchiato was excellent, hot, good flavour. Comes with a small dry biscuit as well. It’s good to come to a place and be surprised by a top quality coffee. Will come back here again. Fairly busy when I was here — spare seats out and in, but it’s a large venue and most were taken. Fenix is a restaurant also. It’s location here, lower than the road and over-looking the river is really nice, a sort-of micro climate. Didn’t even know Bell Birds hung out this close to the city.