Fincas Coffee

Farm to roast, then six ways to brew it

Fincas Coffee is a coffee-first specialty bar and small-batch roastery in Upper Buena Vista, and the story it tells about itself is a farming one: growing and roasting in small batches, then brewing those coffees through several different methods. That gives it a more specific role than a general espresso counter, because the line from origin to roast to cup is short and deliberate.

The brewing menu is where that shows. Chemex and V60 point toward paper-filtered clarity, Clever adds immersion control, the drip pot covers the familiar brewed format, syphon brings a vacuum method with some theatre attached, and espresso anchors the milk drinks. Roasting happens in small batches on site, which keeps freshness and roast profile in the same hands as the brewing.

A courtyard bar rather than a dining room

The setting is a large part of the appeal. The bar sits in the Balinese-inspired, tree-filled courtyard of Upper Buena Vista, with shaded outdoor seating and a green, unhurried feel that slows the visit down. The service style follows the specialty model: order at the counter, choose a brewing method, and let the coffee take the time it needs.

Its role in the neighbourhood is a community one, an anchor where the process matters as much as the finished cup. Food stays deliberately narrow, with the hazelnut cruffin as the pastry to know, so the strongest plan is a latte, a filter coffee or a manual brew with the cruffin beside it rather than a full meal. Eater picked the bar up in its coffee guide, which fits a room built around sourcing and preparation.

Order the Cardamom brew or the Bulletproof

The two signatures are the Cardamom brew and the Bulletproof coffee, and they are the clearest statement of the house's willingness to push past a standard list. The Cardamom brew leans aromatic and spiced; the Bulletproof is the rich, fat-forward option for anyone treating coffee as the meal rather than the accompaniment.

If neither is the mood, lean into the method instead. Ask which coffee is on for filter and choose Chemex or V60 for clarity, Clever when a heavier body suits, or syphon when the preparation itself is part of what you came for. Espresso and the lattes built on it cover the shorter stop. Add the hazelnut cruffin, which is the pastry the counter is known for, and the order is complete.