brilliant coffee!. i became a fan of bunker after the very first sip of my double shot latte - from one of those stunning (and no doubt very expensive) double wall glasses. the barista surprised me by preparing my coffee with short extractions. the result was an incredibly intense flavour that was just pure quality. it was glorious and i savoured every last drop, giving a running commentary after each gulp to my friend who had long since finished his espresso. the milk was also flawless - i couldn't have asked for a better introduction to this very interesting little "hole in the ground" café.
yes, this is a real wwii bunker. it's small and cosy, and unless you're extremely lucky with your timing (as i was today), you won't find an empty seat. because there is only seating for a handful of people. this is the place the locals flock to in large numbers, and happily line up to buy their daily take away coffee. when it comes time for them to order, they'll chat for a couple of minutes with the guys behind the machine - because they're more like old friends than anything else. after experiencing the attention to detail that went into my coffee, i could appreciate how well the regulars here would be looked after here - and why this place is held in such high regard.
i tried the regular black star revolution espresso blend today. the guys advised me that they also offer different single origin beans every wednesday, so it's a good day to pop in for something different. i should also mention that this place is only open monday to friday, so if you work in the city like me, you need to plan your visit. it's definitely worth the trip ;)