Those seeking a new coffee option in the inner city will soon have a new caffeinery to call their own when Cubic Coffee opens on George Street in mid-March. The brainchild of coffee lover Richard Barthes, Cubic is a hole-in-the-wall space that will occupy the space formerly home to Alen’s Espresso Bar opposite the Supreme and District Courts Building. A interior refurbishment is currently underway, which will establish a Brutalist-inspired aesthetic comprised of concrete composite, oak timber, black metal and spots of greenery. As for Cubic’s offering, Richard is keen to do justice to Alen’s legacy while also taking a modern approach to coffee service. Beans from Toby’s Estate will be used for Cubic’s white and black coffee (soon a rotating selection of single-origin beans will be added), while cold-brew and nitro coffee will be a specialty. Cubic will also be dispensing kegs of kombucha, while freshly baked pastries, raw vegan sweets and Smørrebrød-style open sandwiches will be available for those angling for a snack. Although Cubic’s footprint will be on the small side, the interior will boast room for dine-in patrons, including an eight-person meeting room at the rear of the venue. We’ll have a closer look at Cubic Coffee when it opens next month.