Zebba

Zebba is the first of three cafes I visited today on my caffeine-induced hop around the city. Open for 7 months, this neat little cafe is slowly garnering a following.

Owner and head barista Rod Denham greets me with a welcome smile and a hello as I walk to the counter. His young apprentices are willing and passionate, keeping the kitchen spick and span, and preparing food, as well as serving customers. The interior of the cafe is clean, minimalist and simple, with the counter and bar painted in bright cherry red, and the walls tiled in white. A bench to the left of the counter is see-through and filled with coffee beans, adding a cool look to the place.

Zebba

Zebba counter

Zebba blackboard and display window

Coffee counter

Dark Star Coffee lined up along the shelves

I order both an espresso ($3.00) and cappuccino ($3.80), both of which are made from Dark Star Coffee beans. The espresso is light bodied and has hints of caramel. It is a nice espresso. The cappuccino has a nice crema, with the temperature being warm and not too hot. Unfortunately it is a little too milky and has too much chocolate.

Dark Star Espresso

Dark Star Cappuccino

Zebba is located in a great location on Lake Street, and is one of many cafes adding some vibrancy to the dilapidated Northbridge. A good find.

Zebba
Address: 101-103 Lake Street, Northbridge
Tel: +61 8 9228 4029

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday (7:00am – 5:00pm)
Saturday (8:00am – 2:00pm)

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