valvona & crolla, long time edinburgh food heroes have set up a successful 'collaboration' with jenners on princes street (number 48).a mix of coffee bar and round table seating, it's a busy spot overlooking menswear on one side and south st david street on the other.
no flat white on the menu (yet, it seems to be sweeping the uk) so i ordered a double-shot short latte (small cup). trusty partner had the cappuccino.
the double shot short latte was a bit too hot and too strong for the hard, slightly too bitter coffee they use. the milk texture didn't blend from top to liquid but instead suddenly jolted from one to the other. despite this, it rates a low good because it was flavoursome and once it cooled a wee bit it was more enjoyable.
the double shot short latte was a bit too hot and too strong for the hard, slightly too bitter coffee they use. the milk texture didn't blend from top to liquid but instead suddenly jolted from one to the other. despite this, it rates a low good because it was flavoursome and once it cooled a wee bit it was more enjoyable.
the cappuccino also helped the overall rating. despite the tightly packed top of nearly and inch thick (less froth would have been better) it had good strength and flavour although slightly bitter. temperature was good.
if you're stuck in the rain, gagging for a coffee and can't get yourself across to nearby wellington's, this one will get you out of a jam.
coffee: own blend
coolness: jenners, an edinburgh icon
website: www.valvonacrolla.co.uk
coffee: own blend
coolness: jenners, an edinburgh icon
website: www.valvonacrolla.co.uk
