Barefoot coffee traders, manly Toby’s estate coffee. Wood floor, green tiled walls, this place has a hole-in-the-wall feel, seating only nine on some converted tree stumps. A lone barista keeps the place running, stern-faced but friendly in temperament. Coffees are all $2.50, even for an affogato, which is quite a find in an area like …
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Bar biscotti, North Strathfield
Bar biscotti, north strathfield Caffe molinari coffee – miscela di caffe oro blend. White tiled floor, chocolate and red colour scheme inside with indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are quiet and a little reserved, and the radio makes up the difference in drowning out the sound of the traffic outside. Coffee is slow in coming …
Lobby café, NAB Plaza Sydney
Lobby café, nab plaza sydney Voodoo espresso coffee. A portable café of sorts: one staff member takes the orders, one does the milk, one the shots. After ordering, there are two sides of the café to stand on: one for smokers, one for non-smokers. A better look around reveals that this is the outdoor part …
The loft café, Bondi Junction
The loft café, bondi junction Caffe musetti coffee. In an enviable location within bondi junction westfield, this is a place to take a break from designer shopping and catch your breath. Order at the counter and take a table number back to your choice of couches, stools or even outdoor table and chairs. Coffee is …
Bacino espresso bar, Mosman
Bacino espresso bar, mosman Little italy coffee. Very italian, from the sambucca bottle high up on the shelves, to the choice of biscotti and pastries. Staff are friendly and efficient., and despite its tiny size, there’s a queue for the coffee. Coffee is a good temperature and texture; some mild acidity; reminicent of grinders. The …
Four olives deli, Manly
Four olives deli, manly Illy coffee. Just down the road from coles. Water is provided in a bottle with a removable cork. The deli here is excellent, the staff helpful and efficient. Coffee, though, is disappointing. Tastes a bit stale, despite the vaccuum packed metal containers that feed straight into the grinder.
The Avenue café and espresso bar, Mosman
The avenue café and espresso bar, mosman Mokador coffee. 185-187 Avenue Road Mosman. Sinatra music is softly piped into this cheery wood-lined space. Dark chocolate colour scheme, friendly staff, locals enjoying breakfast. Not cheap – the big breakfast weighs in at $16.50, but that includes juice and coffee. Coffee is the right temperature, but the …
Gallery café, annandale
Gallery café, annandale Campos coffee. Tiny street frontage belies a massive space inside; big windows at the back overlook the local houses. A range of paintings adorn the walls, as you’d expect from a “gallery café”; spare walll space is adorned wi h a variety of indoor plants. Locals – some with prams – gather …
Zenith café, annandale
Zenith café, annandale Karmee coffee. Modern interior design: lots of straight lines, dark colours. Concrete floor with lots of wooden furniture, stainless steel kitchen, an old stove and a modern fireplace. More geared toward eat-in than takeaway: it’s not immediately obvious where to order – the cash register is tucked away next to the coffee …
Café senso unico, burwood
Café senso unico, burwood Grinders coffee. 51 George St, Burwood. No discernable signage here, across the road from the EDS building, but this terrace house has been converted into a café with impressively fast service. The coffee is ok: you can do much worse in burwood, but it’s away from the main street and traffic: …