Colombian Connection Coffee

Much too much of an early start this morning, especially after a few beers the night before. Definitely in need of a nice, tall mugguccino. But would it be found?

It was my first time at the Eveleigh markets and not the best day for it - a light drizzle annoyed everyone. Inside it was packed full of people and produce, with shop owners spruiking their wares behind temporary stalls. There were two coffee stalls set up and I chose the Colombian Connection Coffee joint, mainly because of a recent trip to Colombia.

There was a long line too, not surprising because of how cold the air was. Their ordering system was well mechanised, with the waitress writing orders on lids and shuffling them into a queue like a casino card dealer. There was latino music being played and some helpful information about the beans origin and - the best part - all of the staff were South American.
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Unfortunately there must be some cultural differences between the Colombian way of ordering coffee. My order of a mugguccino was met with a puzzled look and the uncertain repeat of "one mochaccino sir?" Another staff member, who was working the machine, overheard our conversation and stepped in: "he means a large coffee".

Frowning, I sorted the situation out. "Yes, a large coffee - a mugguccino."

I will put this one down to being lost in translation.

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Scoring system:
1. Reaction (You're an idiot = 0; quizzical = 5; just another order = 10)
2. Served in a mug (No mug = 0; yes mug = 10)
3. Additional Cost for Mugguccino (>$1 = 0; between .50c and $1 = 5; <.50c = 10)
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Colombian Connection Coffee Points
1. Expression =5
2. Served in a mug = 10
3. Price = 10
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TOTAL SCORE = 25
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Next time I will have to remember the Spanish word for Mugguccino -
Taza de Café
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Post Cafe Marrickville

I had my doubts about this trendy cafe in Marrickville. Situated in the former Post Office, Post Cafe retains the old school nature of a government building. They had some outdoor dining, which is where we sat, and I have to admit I was nervous when the Swedish-tongued waitress asked for our coffee orders up front. Yet I managed to speak clearly and boldly - "one mugguccino please". With not a moment's hesitation, she took my order and turned to my friend. So far so good.

Still, I remained unsure. Would I be served a mugguccino? Historically, the order has been taken by dim-witted coffee nerds who naively brought me a mocha, a macchiato or - one time - a muffin.

The waitress approached, my heart pumping. But yes, victory! She placed before me a large, mug-sized cup, filled with steaming coffee. Has Mugguccino!
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Scoring system:
1. Reaction (You're an idiot = 0; quizzical = 5; just another order = 10)
2. Served in a mug (No mug = 0; yes mug = 10)
3. Additional Cost for a Mugguccino (>$1 = 0; between .50c and $1 = 5; <.50c = 10)
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Post Cafe Marrickville Points
1. Expression = 10
2. Served in a mug = 10
3. Price = 10
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TOTAL SCORE = 30
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Congratulations Post Cafe Marrickville for a Perfect Mugguccino Score!
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