CAFE COMPARISON

Zen Barista vs Crystal Castle

Manly vs Montecollum · 129.7km apart

7.8
/10
Zen Barista
Manly, Brisbane
MUST VISIT
VS
7.2
/10
Crystal Castle
Montecollum, Northern Rivers region
SOLID

Close battle. Zen Barista edges ahead at 7.8/10 versus 7.2/10. The difference is real but subtle.

TASTING NOTES
Zen Barista

Solid hit at first, full body, rich through the middle balanced and composed, clean exit. Local gem

Crystal Castle

Punchy start, smooth body, balanced tucked away in the hills, delivers a surprisingly solid cup.

THE VERDICT
Zen Barista
wins by 0.6 points
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