Joe Black X
Joe Black X is a hole-in-the-wall coffee spot in Sydney that has developed a cult following, often with queues of customers waiting outside. While known for their excellent coffee (particularly their mochas made with real chocolate) and homemade banana bread, the café offers mixed experiences with some customers praising their zaatar wraps and friendly service while others report inconsistent quality and occasionally disappointing interactions with staff.
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7 years ago
Always people make queue. I tired Soy latte(Bonsoy,my fav) and homemade banana bread, both are so great. Staff are friendly as well.
a year ago
Terrible experience at this cafe. The pastries were stale and tasted old, and the coffee was burnt beyond drinkable & for the price they are charging for it that's a rip. On top of that, the staff were rude and dismissive. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place.
5 years ago
I went here because I've heard a lot of hype about how good "Joe Black" is in. I didn't realise there was a branch in town. I read a broadsheet article about how they have their "five senses" and "single origin" coffee. I asked the barista if there was any types of coffee they recommend here and she just responded with "what do you mean?". I was kind of disappointed as I was expecting the "oh this blend goes well with milk and has these type of notes" kind of recommendations. The coffee itself was good! But the other thing was I asked for a latte and a cappuccino, and as she poured the drinks out for my friend and I both drinks had the same consistency. Because of these interactions, I do feel that the experience could have been better.
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