Perth Western Australia 6000
(08) 9221 9944
Hours:
Mo-Thur - 6.30-18.00
Fri - 6.30-21.00
Sat - 8.00-17.30
Sun- 9.30-17.30
Website
Gloria Jean's Murray St in the CBD is fully packed almost every time of the day, every day of the week. One feels tempted to attribute their success to their central location, but there are better-looking cafés in the city that aren't half as crowded. Why, then, is so popular?
Firstly, and most importantly, they have a decent coffee. Their iced and flavoured coffees, are very good. Secondly, the service is terrific. Most of the staff are welcoming, smiley, very funky, willing to please, and fast at serving the crowds even at peak hours, so it is ideal for take-away. You rock guys! I love that the customer's name is asked when you order, so you won't be mydeared, sweethearted, darlinged or madamed, but called by your name instead. Isn't that cool? Thirdly, the place has two small differentiated seating areas: one open (perfect for people watching) and another semi-hidden (sought after by quiet lunchers).
If this was not enough, they have free Wi-Fi, a loyalty card program, they have a small selection of savoury and sweet light food, a varied selection of Gloria Jean's mugs, Thermos, coffee beans & ground coffee, grinders, flavoured syrups, and other little temptations.
Any not-so-good things? Yes, they have a few:
* The place can be noisy at times, and a bit messy at times.
* The space between tables is very small, even for this small reviewer.
* The place is not enclosed.
* They are a bit pricey for both prepared and ground coffee. In fact you will find their ground flavoured coffees at Woolies cheaper than they sell it ;O.
* Their food is average. But you have a Bakers' Delight and a Shimuzu Sushi at a microsecond from the café to quiet the cookie monster in your stomach.
