Caffé Tazza is an Italian coffee shop centrally located in a precinct behind Tyler Mall. They serve delicious, authentic European coffee in hand-painted mugs and cups. They also have cakes, panini, and gelato (to die for!) plus healthy options like bran-filled muffins. On the weekends they have an omelette bar where the chef cooks up your breakfast in front of you and you can choose your ingredients – my tip, don’t forget the homemade salsa! For lunch there are soups and sandwiches, oh and there are iced teas, granita and herbal teas too.

My café latte was beautifully finished with a heart shaped flourish in the froth by the skilful barista. My daughter enjoyed a hot chocolate and a Belgian waffle that I wished I’d ordered myself!

Caffe Tazza also has the benefit of being licensed to sell alcohol. How nice to be able to sip a glass of Italian wine after work with a friend and not have to buy a meal or have to go a wine bar.

The atmosphere is classy and slightly arty. One of the highlights for me is that there is a lovely outside patio area with little tables and generous overhead umbrellas and plant-filled window boxes. They have also have live music every Thursday evening and frequent art exhibitions.

Prices are very reasonable for the quality of beverage, food and service provided. To purchase the gorgeous imported china to take home will cost you an arm and a leg though!

One negative is that it doesn’t open late enough in the evening on the weekends – I’m hopeful that the hours will be extended as it’s popularity increases so that I can relax there chatting to a friend over a drink or bowl of gelato while the sun goes down in summer!

Having a coffee (or something more) at Café Tazza makes you feel special. It is quite affordable and a real treat. Go on – visit Cafe Tazza regularly– you deserve it!