Le Pain Quotidien, Bondi Junction

Neoma organic coffee. Level 4, Oxford St bridge Bondi junction Westfield. Despite the somewhat painful antics of the well-to-do patrons ahead of me in the queue, the wait is bearable. Seating for around 40, including communal tables on either side, is provided overlooking Oxford St, and there are wine and cheese tastings every thursday at …

Le Pain Quotidien, Surry Hills

Neoma coffee – their own blend. 414 Bourke Street, Surry Hills. Forget the friendly staff, the French accents, even the wooden shelves and two sizes of latte bowl. What this place has thatsets it apart is space. Big communal tables (yes, more than one) that seat as many as 20. This is an unheard of …

berkelouw.cafe, Leichhardt

berkelouw.cafe, leichhardt Neoma coffee. 70 Norton Street, Leichhardt. Attached to the bookshop of the same name, there’s a choice of outdoor / street frontage seating or indoor air-conditioned seating. On this 37 degree day, we choose the latter. A little expensive compared to nearby coffee suburbs. Concrete floors, and the tables (order and pay at …

Dj interior design café, Leichhardt

Dj interior design café, leichhardt Neoma coffee. A lone sandwich board on Parramatta Rd draws attention to this café, with outdoor seating for 8, and indoor seating for six or so. A range of lunch options, a couple of breakfast menu options, and a few staff buzzing around. Coffee takes a while to arrive, and …