Alice has coffee!

When we did the 'Big Loop' in 2000, good coffee was nonexistent. The best was a milky instant coffee and the worst was an urn with make-it-yourself instant coffee, UHT milk and grubby cups and spoons. Boy how things have changed. Well I can't say that definitively for the outback in general, but in Alice Springs good coffee can be found.

Example #1 - The Coffee Horse, 8 Hele Street, Alice Springs.

Sarah, has great coffee, and whole food treats and amazing sandwiches, during the week and visits various festivals and events at other times. Check out her Facebook page to what she's up to and where she is.

Example #2 - The Watertank Cafe, 16 B Wilkinson Street, Alice Springs.

This funky cafe also has outstanding coffee, and a wide selection of yummy food. You can also enjoy a range of amazing local musicians every day they open. The best way to describe it is with pictures.

Great decor and atmosphere

Live music

And, do not fear, I am here for another month and I will continue to hunt for other great Alice coffee haunts.