The Angry Fix, Chippendale

Numero Uno Coffee. 83 Regent St, Chippendale. A little off the beaten track, but likely to see some good foot traffic as the local cafe when Sydney Central apartments come online. This is one of those places that cares deeply about coffee: they have naked portafilters, and a very narrow range of menu items – mostly …

Heart of Europe, Bondi Junction

Numero Uno Coffee. 114 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction. Recommended by a friend, we pull up to this unassuming shop-front and take a seat. The menu has a lot of eastern european flavours – goulash, soups, a ruben sandwich, a salad with smoked pork and other recipes I’m unfamiliar with. I settle on the smoked pork …

Gallery Cafe, Surry Hills

Numero Uno coffee. 74 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. Part gallery, butmostly cafe, this is a bright, oddly coloured space with a mix ofsteel and marble that somehow manages to remain friendly and homey. Coffee is hot and a little thin, but quite pleasant in its own way. Having your breakfast made by someone who used …

Croquembouche patisserie, botany

Croquembouche patisserie, botany Numero uno coffee. 1635 Botany rd, botany. An unlikely location for a patisserie with na obvious commitment to high quality food, and where the coffee comes highly recommended. The glass walls work impressively to keep the noise out: the outside tables suffer from the noise of traffic. Coffee is quite ok, but …

Pastizzi café, newtown

Pastizzi café, newtown Numero uno coffee. 523 King St, Newtown. Wooden furniture, lots of natural light, and an impressively friendly owner combine to make a place that’s a pleasure to visit. Specializing in pastizzi, this café usually has options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coffee is good too: separate grinder for decaf, and a good …