UNSW Against Crap Coffee is happy to reveal to you guys a shock player in the coffee market on campus! Stellini Pasta Bar is seldom mentioned amongst the traditional heavy weights when it comes to ‘best coffee on campus’. That conversation usually includes the likes of ‘The Coffee Cart’ up at the library lawn, ‘Coffee on Campus’ at Robert Webster or Navitas Pasta Bar just off Anzac Parade. However Stellini certainly holds its own, and for those college kids around the village, it’s a lot closer than the former mentioned.
Stellini Pasta Bar @ the village
The Terrace block includes big chains ‘Coco Cubano’ and ‘Max Brenner’ which may appear more of an attraction to coffee hunters. However it’s the small little ‘pasta bar’ opposite that takes the cake in terms of coffee in the Terrace block. A chilled out vibe surrounds the place, playing mellow tunes of the likes of Temper Trap and Chet Faker (plus points from us!), and young employees greet you with a positive attitude and smile. Honestly, it feels like Stellini is run by students rather than an older owner concerned with profit margins. As you can tell, we like the place, and we haven’t even got to the coffee yet!
Stellini source their beans from Campos (again, plus points from us), a roaster making a real name for themselves in Sydney at the moment. The extract has a rich, intense flavour to it, one of those coffees with a unique taste to it that you won’t forget. The barista’s do a great job of composing a combination with the milk to allow the espresso to reveal it’s character without overpowering the milk and coming on to strong. For those that enjoy flavour but without too much intensity, this is the one for you.
There’s a few tables at Stellini to sit down at and enjoy your coffee, however with such a small shop space don’t be disappointed if you can’t get one. Another downside is the lack of sunlight that gets into that section of the village, which makes it a little cold in the winter months.
We’re not sure why Stellini hasn’t been put on the map yet, maybe those college kids are keeping it for themselves and not letting the secret out?! Regardless, we heavily endorse Stellini!
Coffee: 4.5/5
Staff Efficiency: 4/5
Staff friendliness: 4/5
Comfort & Vibe: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
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Great review! Though it doesn’t matter much, I think you’ve confused Village with Terraces. I haven’t tried coffee in Stellini yet but now I sure will! Thanks!
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Stellini definitely has one of the best pasta on campus. I’m not too sure about the coffee there, but I’ll give it a try when I have a chance.
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