33 Squares

You could walk right by this place. The Limestore is a small re-​purposed warehouse that has a mix of business tenants as well as 33 Squares in the foyer. A couple of tables under a leafy canopy on the street let you know you are heading in the right direction.

Inside Vibe:
There are some great stone walls that have been taken back to their original patina as well as a funky pop culture mural including a quirky reference to Vegemite v1.0. A mix of smaller tables and stool as well as a longer shared table. The broader foyer area has artwork made from coffee bags as well as pieces of the original hardware and tackle from the warehouse’s former life.
Coffee:
Order at the counter, service to the table. Coffee is medium bodied but has a slight bitterness. Served at a decent temperature.
Food:
Sandwiches and salads. There’s sushi available which must be like a tall drink of water to people working in this industrial desert. Menus are printed on takeaway paper bags, which is a neat twist.
Service:
Friendly and relaxed. Whilst my friend and I sat and chatted, our coffees were delivered followed by bottle of water and glasses. Staff are efficient in preparing food and happy to substitute. Always a happy greeting at the counter.
Point of Difference:
A big selling point for me were the Lolly Jars on the counter but the real appeal is in the welcoming and unharried atmosphere. No one’s trying to push you out the door or asking you to vacate your table. In fact, they are offering to fetch you another bottle of water and encouraging you to take your time. Opposite the massive Gasworks development, they are a great alternative to the busy hubub.

I kept passing this place meaning to drop in. The opportunity presented today and the coffee and service was great. Nice touch with the iced filtered water too.

For office workers in the area, 33 Squares is an bright and delightful café in amongst a great deal of construction. The coffee was exceptional and a friendly banter with the owner and barista made my visit that much more enjoyable. While this trip was only for a quick caffeine fix I’m making it a priority to spin back around to Longland Street to spend more time getting to know 33 Squares.

33 Squares is a strange name for a café, I know. Still, this place is a quaint little coffee shop in Newstead. It has a cool vibe with its metal, wood and glass décor and has plenty of room, so great if you or your friends are bringing the kids along.
The staff here were ok and the service respectable. Whenever my friend goes to a new coffee shop he orders a latte. To him this is a good easy coffee to get right. So when we decided to try out 33 Squares we did just that. The espresso shot was a bit bitter but overall it was an ok coffee. This is definitely a good spot for locals but not necessarily a place I would travel far to go to.