Blends & Brothers

Decided to have coffee here based on reviews and general reputation. It's located towards the front of Rouse Hill Town Centre, next to the children's playground. Ideal for families, and beats the Oliver Brown next door hands down on reputation. The decor and vibe are quite distinctive and authentic for a suburban cafe, probably the closest in Rouse Hill Town Centre to those cafes you see in the inner west. Service was friendly, and my order was delivered fairly promptly to my table.They also appear to be quite knowledgeable about their coffee, which is to be expected from a successful independent operator. Besides the usual espresso options, they also offer filter, which appears to be a batch brew made with a high-end Dutch Moccamaster machine. I didn't order it though, so I'm not 100% sure about this (I didn't notice any pourover gear). They also offer cold brew - probably made with an immersion method as I did not notice a drip brewer in the store. Prices for coffee are reasonable, being on the cheaper side for the Centre.With my order however, unfortunately there were a few issues. First, their selection of baked goods at the time was very limited, with only 3-4 options. Probably this was due to being late in the day at 3pm, but it was a little disappointing given that nearby places such as Michel's Patisserie offer more more options all day. I picked the chocolate brownie, which had dried out somewhat during the day and was a bit too brittle and crumbly for my liking. As for my coffee, I ordered an iced long black. Unfortunately, only a single shot of espresso was used (see my uploaded image), which resulted in a too weak drink. I'm not a barista, and I drink filter at home, but my understanding is that long blacks are generally made with two shots. Obviously, this could be easily rectified by ordering an extra shot - and the extra-shot iced long black here would still be cheaper than most nearby coffee shops - but I wasn't aware of this at the time of ordering. I did like the flavour of the coffee, which was smooth and on the slightly bright side.So, for the time being, I will have to give this place a 3/5. I really, really want to rate them higher, since I like independents and overall they seem to know what they are doing regarding their coffee, but there were some issues with this particular experience. I will visit here again at some point - ideally for a meal - I will use that as an opportunity for another review.

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We were going to catch the latest "Independence Day" movie at Rouse Hill and had a few minutes to kill, so a cuppa at a new establishment seemed a good idea. Over two hours later we left satisfied and caught a later movie because the ambiance, staff, coffee, cake and yes lunch as well was just too good to walk away from.From the moment you walk into this place, it just feels right. What a grwat place, a bit off the beaten track so eventhough they started here in 2014 we had never seen it before. Coffee was just excellent with the "Caramel Swirl" for me just divine. Exploring the menu, saw some very good value for home made style dishes. The result....... we waited till 1130 and while one dish came from the pre 1130 and one from after we were kindly offered both while ordering (so happy they are not abiding by that horrid takeaway chain rules). My chicken burger with home made crisps was just what I needed and was devoured in no time leaving me satisfied and full. What a hidden gem!!!Oh and if you are in need of a shave or haircut they do that as well. No kidding. Check them out, you won't regret it.

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Combining a barber and cafe.... brilliant ideaTried the zucchini and corn fritters with a coconut milkshake. It was a great choice. So delicious and filling I couldn't finish it.Hubby had the bacon and eggs and coffee and said it was really goodFreshly made, quick service and delicious. Not an extensive menu but everything sounds yummy.The cake selection is next on my list with a cuppa

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By far the best brew west of Parramatta and every food dish is stellar too! Espressos are silky smooth and the corn fritters come highly recommend. Play area for the kids next door.

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Great coffee. Great food. New fav place to have a quiet coffee and watch the world go by. Unique menu , although I stuck to banana bread

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