We love interviewing local businesses, especially when we get to experience great coffee! Recently we spoke to Thomas from A Touch Of Eden opposite Monro Park…
A Touch of Eden is not just a café is it? How did you come to have a café and vintage fashion and accessories together?
My mum and I began the shop together and she has had her business selling vintage and shabby/sheek for around 17 years. It progressed from there. She has a great eye for that kind of thing!
Great choice to use White Horse coffee beans, how did this come about?
I was a Barista at White Horse for a while and stayed in contact with the guys. Really excited about how their roasting is progressing. Glad to be the first one to use their coffee on a daily basis.
You open super early! How many coffees do you have to get you through your long day?
I’d answer but I think my mum and fiancé might read this. Then I would be in serious trouble!
What is the most popular coffee ordered?
Cappuccino 2 sugars. By a mile!!
Who do you draw your inspiration from?
Dom from White Horse. I have a lot of respect for how he makes coffee and really makes me always look to get the best out of the coffee to make customers happy.
Can you shop online for your products?
At the moment we are just running out from the shop front. Future will be bright here I imagine however.
Do you have a social media profile? Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc? Do you have a website?
- Instagram: “atouchofeden” or “tschmiddy”
- Twitter: @tom_schmiddy @donnaschmid
- Facebook: facebook.com/atouchofedencronulla
Following the famous quote “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”, why do you love what you do so much?
I get to drink some great coffee and meet very interesting people.
Why did you choose Cronulla?
There are other choices?
Finish this sentence: I Love Cronulla because….
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