Cafe Giulia, Chippendale

Coffee Roaster Coffee. 92 Abercrombie St, Chippendale. Don’t be fooled by the relatively small street frontage – this cafe is one of the larger ones in the area. One of the largest blackboard menus I’ve seen in a cafe, filled with details and enthusiasm for the variety of dishes on offer. It’s a little pricey, …

Satellite espresso, Newtown

Coffee roaster coffee. Corner of brown and Wilson streets, Newtown. Muted red walls and the feel of a converted laundromat, this place is a great spot to while away a Saturday afternoon, listening to an old Beatles LP on the old stereo in the corner. The menu has some great ideas: the yoghurt with fresh …

Young Alfred, Circular Quay

Young alfred, circular quay Coffee roaster coffee. A café normally shrouded in the hallowed walls of customs house has left the building, and brought a sizeable footprint out to meet the people. A select group of tasty-looking quiches and pastries are on show, sheltered from the sun and any insects who are brave enough to …

Wah Wah Lounge, Waterloo

Wah wah lounge, waterloo Coffee roaster coffee. Shop 2, 1 Danks St Waterloo. Already buzzing before 9am on a Sunday, a crowd of fairly well-to-do inner-city types are in their best casual garb, sipping on lattes and enjoying the morning sun; perhaps they’re grabbing a bite before nearby Hillsong church starts. Staff are friendly and …