30 Mill is not the lotto jackpot this week but I think James Laskie, the owner of this new coffee spot in a leafy Malvern Street, has picked the winning numbers. A barista who has served his share of espresso at local cafes (Woodstock and Treat), James has gone out on his own armed with a shiny silver Synesso Cyncra, a service attitude, a simple fit out (built entirely by himself and his Dad) and a small quality menu to support the coffee. As a general rule if BFF likes the coffee, I don't... if I like it, he doesn't... tedious really. We joined James for lunch and a chat yesterday and we both liked the coffee (that has got to be a first). Serving a Five Senses single origin house blend, the name 30 mill refers to a single shot of coffee. As of today, he's been open for one whole week and is already doing a decent number of kilos. You can find James and his Synesso at 66 Milton Pde Malvern (opposite Tooronga Station).