Vice isn’t your average cafe. It’s in the Twisted Pepper, the music is loud (never smooth jazz) and the floor can be a little alcohol-sticky. That’s only part of the charm though. There’s always something new on the menu as coffees rotate often. I go for an Ethiopian filter coffee and watch as it’s expertly brewed in an Aeropress. It tastes incredible: funky blueberry mingles with umami notes, making an unusual sweet-and-savoury brew. The silky mouthfeel lasts only a little while, making the cup light and refreshing. To go with the brew, I pick the apple-and-toffee cake out of a tempting display. This caramelly treat is the definition of comfort food; all subtle spice and rich sweetness, it’s the best cake grandma never made. Vice does it right: delicious cakes and top-notch coffee without losing its cool. This isn’t your average cafe — it’s much better.

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