the little marionette, balmain Little Marionette Coffee. 1A Booth St, Balmain. Across the road from Gladstone park, if you’re lucky you can find a parking spot just across the road. Though not a large cafe, it manages to fit a couple of bookshelves on the wall, giving that welcoming sense of a second hand bookshop. …
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poppy’s cafe, balmain
poppys cafe, balmain Artecaffe Coffee. 487 Darling St, Balmain The outdoor seating is the first thing that strikes you when you approach here: a mix of locals from different walks of life sit chatting and enjoying coffees and the all-day breakfast. Step inside (and you’ll have to – it’s order and pay at counter) and …
St James coffee cart, Sydney CBD
st james coffee cart, sydney Toby’s Estate Coffee. King St, Sydney. Outdoors, in the shade of one of Sydney’s oldest churches (which, incidentally, looks like it’s pretty high Anglican with its talk of Eucharist and healing ministry), is this coffee cart, with its umbrella-covered outdoor seating. Having walked past and seen a line of suits, …
Bambini Espresso, Sydney
bambini espresso, sydney Calima Coffee. 299 Elizabeth St, Sydney. Just back from Elizabeth St at the south end of Hyde Park, this place is only open on weekdays, 6:30am-4:30pm. There’s outdoor seating for 12, and indoor seating (along the window) for another 4, where you can sit and read some complimentary magazines. The name of …
Gusto Cafe, Penshurst
gusto cafe, penshurst Toby’s estate coffee. 23 The Strand, Penshurst (ph 9570 1777). New kid on the block, this place raises the bar of coffee at Penshurst. Clean, contrasting red and black on a wooden floor, this place has a modern feel. Staff are chatty, there are two cooks working away in the kitchen; all …
George St cafe, Burwood
george st cafe, burwood Mokador Coffee. 26 George St, Burwood. near the train station, this is a cafe with a big sandwich bar, and a good range of breakfast options from the bay marie, and the staff are helpful, and suggest options. The decaf comes pre-ground in a translucent container, and – though the first …
Mission Cafe, Chippendale
mission cafe Genovese coffee. 3 Little Queen St, Chippendale. In the middle of an obscure side street, a trip inside is a breath of fresh air: sculptures and paintings on the walls, a complete contrast in style to the alley outside. Though there’s not much natural light, the lighting manages to be warm and homey. …
Two Brothers cafe, Milsons Point
two brothers cafe, milsons point Paul Bassett coffee. 55 Lavender St, Milsons Point. A truly beautiful spot for a cafe – on a still day, you can sit outside, and look at Sydney harbour. The interior of the cafe doesn’t disappoint either: the indoor space is split between a modern kitchen, and a lucky few …
Bar Bellaccino, Circular Quay.
bar bellaccino, Circular Quay. Crema D’oro coffee. Next to the Marriott hotel, near Circular Quay. Unusually for the city, there’s a queue to order coffee here. Though the staff know all the regulars, none of them talk to each other: it’s strictly get the coffee and run. There are a few biscuits, and some banana …
Cafe Omelette, Surry Hills
cafe omelette, surry hills Bun Coffee (roasted in Byron Bay). Shop 1, 99 Devonshire Street Surry Hills. Just a short walk from Central station, this little place proves popular with local office workers and hipsters alike. With a broad range of fresh, tasty-looking food that’s ready to take away, this would be a good spot …