Cordial Café, Newtown

Update (20-07-2009): Closed Mondays Golden cobra coffee. Shop 8, 130 Carillion Ave, Newtown. A range of seating options, from “top gear” inspired bench seats, to a mid-size commual table, and a range of outdoor tables. A range of polite, well-groomed locals spend time here savouring a coffee and a read of the communal newspapers, while …

Chill cafe / restaurant, Newtown

Schibello coffee. 475 king st. With no discernable signage, this caught my eye – a place I’d never seen before. This place seems to be the master of the fry up; i’ve never seen lambs fry on offer as part of a breakfast special! For the less adventurous, all the usual bacon, sausages and eggs …

Succulent cafe, Newtown

Succulent café, newtown Barista coffee. 534 King St, Newtown. Massive portions, a wide range of menu items. Staff are friendly – all goths, this visit. Water is brought out without having to request it. A good place for a quiet breakfast. Coffee: unreviewed. The decaf was good, though: they know how to make a good …

Bacigalupo, Newtown

Bacigalupo, newtown Caffe di stefano coffee. A quick crossing of king st from the cinema and you’re there. A remarkably high-ceiling-ed building, this place offers a range of cakes, and more substantial meals. Coffee takes a long while to arrive, but when it does, it’s worth the wait. My offsider for the visit rates it …

The Old Fish Café, Newtown

The old fish café, newtown Vittoria coffee. 239A King St, Newtown. Known to the locals as “fishcaf”, this tiny shop is an institution. Having big open windows on king st means that the café is pretty dusty, and the staff seem a little too busy for pleasantries like providing menus to confused patrons. Coffee is …

Chocolate Dog café, Newtown

Chocolate dog café, newtown Merlo espresso coffee. 549 King St, Newtown. The name of this King St staple has long intrigued me, and today I manage to find some parking nearby, and try the place out. It has a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and even mid-afternoon it hosts a few apparently regular customers. …

Anise, King St Newtown – revisited.

Anise, king st newtown – revisited. Danes coffee. 381 King St, Newtown. Friendly staff greet you on arrival, and water is brought to the table even before you order – always a good start. The courtyard at the back has a choice of outdoor furniture, seating about thirty. It’s a breezy, laid back space. Towards …