Espresso in Aberdeen

by **Paws** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:06 am

Sigh

That is terrible!

by **GeorgeW** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 9:32 am

It appears that I have wandered trouserless into a minefield.
How dare you lot poke fun at the Ancient Kingdom.
Given that Paws is originally from Dundee, it is entirely understandable that he thinks of Aberdeen as the epitome of urban sophistication.
I will reply to our friend from Stirling when I have some idea of its geographical location. At the moment I'm assuming it's somewhere in Eastern Europe but can't be sure.
Seagulls or indeed any other form of bird life to be found in Fife, is a subject best avoided at the moment....cough...cough..
:lol:

by **Paws** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:54 pm

Apparently the birds fly upside down over Fife.

Its said that there is nothing in Fife worth $hitting on!!

:lol:

by **GeorgeW** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:23 pm

Paws wrote:Apparently the birds fly upside down over Fife.

Its said that there is nothing in Fife worth $hitting on!!

I......I.......you really do come from Dundee...don't you?:?

Dundee I like. Went to Uni there and worked and lived there for many years.
I still buy my green beans from Braithwaites and have done so for nearly forty years.
The place has really come on in the last few years but it's still difficult to find a decent espresso.

by **leecb** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:31 pm

George, you just ignore these young whippersnappers,
But please keep your trousers on for all our sanities sakes :lol:

by **Paws** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:35 pm

Yeah, I sure do come from Dundee.

I actually used to live near to James Aimer. Mmmm...the smell of a roast every morning. Lovely.

by **scook94** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:03 pm

GeorgeW wrote:....Dundee I like. Went to Uni there and worked and lived there for many years.I still buy my green beans from Braithwaites and have done so for nearly forty years.
The place has really come on in the last few years but it's still difficult to find a decent espresso.

Snap. So did I, studied elecrtonics....

Apparently The Glass Pavillion in Broughty Ferry is worth a visit for coffee, can't vouch for it personally but I intend to pop in when I get the chance...

Steven.

by **GeorgeW** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:51 pm

Did you say something Steven? Since you got the NEW Vivi I'm finding it difficult to hear you. :wink:

by **scook94** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:58 pm

GeorgeW wrote:Did you say something Steven? Since you got the NEW Vivi I'm finding it difficult to hear you.

No not me George, my hand must have brushed against the keyboard as I stretched out to get my luxuriously tasting double ristretto that my new Vivi so effortlessly produces using my new naked PF and accidently typed the above post...

by **GeorgeW** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:38 am

scook94 wrote:
GeorgeW wrote:Did you say something Steven? Since you got the NEW Vivi I'm finding it difficult to hear you.

No not me George, my hand must have brushed against the keyboard as I stretched out to get my luxuriously tasting double ristretto that my new Vivi so effortlessly produces using my new naked PF and accidently typed the above post...

Sob......sob....sob.....why are the young so cruel....so thoughtlessly cruel...sob.

by **leecb** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:33 am

It's in their very nature George, however it is encumbent on you to maintain your dignity at all costs!! :roll:

by **Paws** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:14 pm

Well, some say that you don't get a decent espresso in Dundee.

The way work in Aberdeen is going...well...may not be long before you do get decent espresso in Dundee.

by **scook94** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:20 pm

Well I have a trip to Aberdeen in the morning, hopefully I'll have time to check out your pal's coffee shop...

by **scook94** » Wed May 17, 2006 6:25 pm

I didn't make it to Kilau last trip, couldn't find it!

But I was back there today and managed to find it. Really nice coffee shop, the clientele seemed to be mostly students so I did feel somewhat out of place in my suit! Only stayed long enough for a single espresso and got an Americano to go.
The shot was better than average, but the crema was thin and very pale, however there was no bitter taste in the cup so I did enjoy it.
I'll definitely be going back when I'm after a coffee in Aberdeen...

by **shm** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 5:07 pm

I was in Aberdeen for 3 days this week and managed to find Kilau after asking at McBean's at the end of the street. It's the purple door next to Dare hairdressers and you go upstairs. Studenty, solid wooden furniture, games, nice food and excellent coffee. Nice staff too, friendly, and the owner or manager playing scrabble, watched by mates and doing a crossword at the same time -while staff delivered 2 doubles to their table. Very nice. I visited several times during the trip.

EDIT: Oh and they sometimes manage latte art

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