Get to know the faces behind the bar....
🎋 Akmal – Head Barista | Pourer of Good Things
Hey there! Looking for coffee stories or brewing methods? Search for Akmal! That’s me! one of the baristas at Plant Folk. I’m usually around at the cafe overseeing the operations as well as making your favourite drinks, feel free to come up to me as I’m always open for coffee chats and making new friends over the bar.
🐏 Waji – Barista | Milk Whisperer
I am Waji and I am passionate about coffee, especially latte art 🤪 If you ever want an animal kingdom in your cup, feel free to ask because I am always practicing new pours in my free time.
People tell me I do not smile enough but I am working on it 😅 I enjoy a challenge so if you have a latte art idea I will always try my best. At the moment my seahorse is probably my strongest design and I am still perfecting my free pours, so every cup is part of the journey.
🌱 Angie – Barista | Maker of Morning Rituals
Heyya, I am Angie and I am one of Plant Folk’s baristas 🍃. You will often find me vibing to our playlist behind the bar ☺️ so feel free to join me while you get your caffeine fix.
I am always happy to serve good vibes and occasionally some very lame puns ✨
🦅 Hafeedz – Barista | Easy Going Bean
Hi, I am Hafeedz! ☕ I love exploring different beans and brewing methods, especially pour overs with the V60 (still learning and still loving it). I enjoy both filter and espresso, though I will admit espresso feels best when it is dressed up as a latte.
Latte art is my playground, even if I always lose when wings are involved 🫣 I like to keep things chill, easygoing and a little fun, just like the coffee I serve.
🪻 Safwan – Barista | Scholar of Support
👋🏻 Hi, I’m Safwan! But you can call me Saf or Wan. I’m not really a coffee geek (if you want all the serious coffee talk, Akmal our head barista is your guy), but I do enjoy having fun with latte art every now and then.
I’m pretty easygoing and a little on the shy side at first, but once the energy clicks I’m always up for a good chat. Before joining Plant Folk I was a photographer, so if you ever need someone to help snap a picture, I’ve got you covered! 📸
🌻 Jeff – Barista | Keeper of The Cups
Helluuu! One thing about me is that I thrive off randomness. You will probably catch me dancing to the music or just zoning out. Maybe I had too much coffee or maybe I need some!
I might crack a joke or two, hopefully not any more glasses hehe sorry bosses. Feel free to reach out if you need a hand 🙃
🧚♀️ Nash – Brand Strategist | Barista Support
Hiya, I am Nash 🤍 I usually go for fruity coffees, americano or filter only please.
At the cafe you will likely see me tweaking something behind the bar or working on my design files. If I am not at the bar, I am probably on the sofa or bar seats, doing a design project and overthinking my choices. I am super friendly and a total social butterfly, so if you want to chat or have any questions just reach out. I am always happy to talk!
🌵 Adibah – I help out.
Hi, I’m Adibah! You may have seen me behind the bar on the weekends helping take orders and occasionally make your drinks too. I am one of the co-founders of Plant Folk and I've been working in the coffee industry for over 15 years - my first Barista job was in 2009 👵🏻. When I'm at the cafe I really enjoy being approached for coffee (or industry) related questions - so If you're someone who enjoys chatting about the same thing
say hello the next time you see me at Plant Folk!