Bomb Cafe
229 Johnston St
Abbotsford
Ph (03) 9486 0699
I stumbled across this place by accident. Having a spare 10 minutes, I drop in for a coffee.
Walking in the red front door, the first thing I notice is the fresh baguettes being prepared and an assortment of pastries behind glass.
Just three tables in this cosy front room; one a half-height coffee table for the L-shaped bench which I sit at.
“Are you aware there’s two types of coffee?” I’m asked, having just ordered a coffee and sat down. “No,” I reply, “What are they?” The answer is “Strong Italian style Genovese or a smooth organic one.” I choose the organic. I receive a loverly smooth and well made latte. Later I ask what type of organic coffee it was. “Gravity — an organic type,” I’m told, “It’s not available in supermarkets or anything.”
In the front room here it’s quiet compared to outside. A guitar and vocal track plays. A local comes in and talks about a protest she attended. I hear the staff talk about a smear campaign against The Greens, and The Greens preferences. I think The Greens would get support here.
Five bar stools in the front window. A reader sits at one, with coffee. On the menu: Baguettes, five choices, Bruschetta, four choices, Risotto, three choices. Nothing costs more than $10. Friendly staff, smiles.
This place is really quite discreet. I didn’t even notice there was a section out the back until two people appeared from a doorway to pay their bill.