buzz espresso bar, cronulla Campos coffee. Shop 6/28 The Kingsway, Cronulla. As you can tell from the photo, it’s pretty cramped here – one group of customers have a stroller with them, and so it’s a little tricky to move through to get a seat. Once seated, you will realise that it’s order and pay …
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Oh, what a Bite! North Sydney
Oh, what a Bite! North Sydney – West St Caffe Di Gabriel Coffee. West St, North Sydney. This is a renovated sandwich bar where nothing is as you’d expect. The staff are friendlier, the food fresher, and the coffee is better. I’ve never heard someone in a cafe say “bless you” to one of the …
Epi d’or, Kirribilli
Epi d’or, Kirribilli. Toby’s estate coffee. Shop 11, Bligh st, Kirribilli. A short walk from Milson’s Point station, this tasteful, hole-in-the-wall shop sells a range of breads, freshly ground-to-order coffee, and a variety of french food. Coffee is well made: a bit hot and delicate at first, but the more you drink it, the more …
Velluto Nero café, Sydney CBD
Velluto nero café, sydney Velluto Nero coffee. 259 Clarence St, Sydney. Rated just yesterday by the SMH’s good living section as the best coffee in sydney (though it was an odd set of places, to be sure), I couldn’t resist having a look at this place. The outside is nothing special – there’s a lot …
On the grind café, North Sydney
On the grind café, north sydney Karmee coffee. 50 Berry st, north sydney. Next door to a pub, in the lobby of an office building, this glass-walled space is well lit, and staffed with a friendly barista. A small menu with some classic items, and plenty of space to pause and think. The decaf is …
Grab & fly, christchurch international airport.
Grab & fly, christchurch international airport. Surprisingly, once you prepare to board, there’s the opportunity for fresh food and even for passable coffee. They even accept australian currency, though they give NZ change. Coffee is good: well above airport standards: you can taste the coffee above the weight of the milk. There’s a lingering aftertaste, …
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Cityside café, christchurch international airport
Cityside café, christchurch international airport Picco premium coffee. A spot for weary travellers to gather and grab some standard airport fare: pastries, the ubiquitous ham-and-cheese-croissants, and some toasted paninis, salads, or yoghurt cups. Food is not incredibly fresh, but it’s not too bad for an airport lounge. Coffee is not too hot, and looks safe …
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C1 Espresso, Christchurch
c1 espresso, christchurch C1 coffee. High st, christchurch. Themed after an old cinema, with a range of trendy, bohemian types, there is a rich scent of coffee throughout the inside of the place. Coffee is good: there’s a thick head of foam at the top to keep the heat in, and just a hint of …
Home espresso, North Sydney
Home espresso, north sydney Jack and the Bean espresso, Di Lorenzo decaf. 107 Mount St North sydney. A brand new café in north sydney: using the special blend made by Jack Hanna, 2007 latte art champion, these guys are serious about their coffee. With brown and neutrals as a colour scheme, and relaxed music playing, …
Café fix, Sutherland
Café fix, sutherland Mokador coffee. Corner of flora st and merton st, sutherland. On a recommendation from a friend, we turned up back here again: eating nooks galore, and a broad menu with a couple of off-beaten-track menu options. Coffee is okay. Neither hitting the high notes nor the low, it’s a good complement to …