Bar Piazza Waterside, Rhodes

Espresso di Manfredi Coffee. Shop K6, Rhodes Shopping Centre (1 Rider Boulevarde, Rhodes). You wouldn’t necessarily even spot this place out of the rest of the food court, but here you will find consistently good coffee: the best in the shopping centre at least. Staff are friendly and efficient, and you have the option of …

Lattecino deli express, Concord West

Espresso di Manfredi coffee. 21a Victoria Ave, Concord West. Restaurant-level service is provided – better than you would expect in a cafe. As such, the prices are a little higher than you might hope: while you can get a takeaway wrap for $6, if you eat in, the price goes up to $8. The lunch …

Espresso @ westpac, Wynyard

Espresso @ westpac, wynyard Espresso di manfredi coffee. Clarence st, sydney. In a giant atrium, dozens of westpac staff stop here to grab their morning caffeine hit. There’s some limited seating, awesome natural light, thanks to the floor to high-ceiling glass, and a general buzz of activity. Coffee takes a while – the toast is …

Pino latte, Centrepoint arcade, Sydney

Pino latte, centrepoint arcade, sydney Espresso di manfredi coffee. This café is only a hole in the wall, but the scent of breakfast drifts all the way out to the street, which is how I stumble upon it. Four staff are at work on the morning rush: two kitchen, one barista, and one taking orders. …

Espresso bar, Pavilion Plaza, Sydney Town Hall.

Espresso bar, pavilion plaza, sydney town hall. Espresso di manfredi coffee. More food court outlet than café, three staff work with ruthless efficiency. The coffees are churned out methodically, toast and coffee are ready at the same time. One possible issue: there’s no seating. Despite the pace, the coffee is very good: temperature and texture …

2 Park Espresso – Citigroup Building, Sydney

2 Park Espresso – Citigroup building, sydney Espresso di manfredi coffee. 2 Park St, Sydney. Fast, efficient, and looking like they go through a lot of milk; there are comfortable armchairs for drinking coffee, and a small range of breakfast and lunch options. Coffee is good; hot, yet drinkable, thick, but not too thick. A …

Café Esco Bar, Paddington

Café esco bar, paddington Espresso di Manfredi coffee. 388 Oxford St, Paddington. Long, galley-style café on oxford St: also a licensed bar and restaurant. Metal tables, somewhat dim lighting, and slow service.   Once someone has spotted me, things improve remarkably; coffee is brought out swiftly, a menu too.   Coffee is fine tasting, drinkable …