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Blackwattle deli, sydney fish markets, pyrmont Toby’s estate coffee. Shop 8A, Sydney Fish Markets Pyrmont. The fish markets are a haven for foodies, and this deli with seating for 15-20 is where they can buy their non-foodie treats. Staff are friendly, though living in fear of the tidal rush of busyness that is endemic to …
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Oven, cremorne point Paul Bassett coffee. 89 Parraween Street, Cremorne. A really unusual space, mostly wood, with a circular skylight in the middle. Crema milk is on offer, and there are a range of sandwiches and sweets for sale too. A friendly, efficient barista is at work behind the counter, and another waitress is also …
Chocolate dog café, newtown Merlo espresso coffee. 549 King St, Newtown. The name of this King St staple has long intrigued me, and today I manage to find some parking nearby, and try the place out. It has a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and even mid-afternoon it hosts a few apparently regular customers. …
Bellagio café, waverley Campos Coffee. 285 Bronte Rd, Waverley. Convert a terrace house with a large yard into a café, and this is what you’ll get: massive, relaxed space shaded by umbrellas. The sound of Bronte Road is somewhat muted by the fence, and the sound of old jazz drifts peacefully across the courtyard in …
Café esco bar, paddington Espresso di Manfredi coffee. 388 Oxford St, Paddington. Long, galley-style café on oxford St: also a licensed bar and restaurant. Metal tables, somewhat dim lighting, and slow service. Once someone has spotted me, things improve remarkably; coffee is brought out swiftly, a menu too. Coffee is fine tasting, drinkable …
Tamarama café, tamarama La casa del café coffee. Near Pacific Ave, Tamarama. About as close to the sand as you can get without placing the tables on the beach, this outdoor only café has a choice of shaded and non-shaded tables. Families, kids, even dogs wander past enjoying the summer weather: the café doesn’t usually …
Mio espresso, sydney Mio Espresso coffee. At the Town Hall Station edge of Victoria Galleries, this bright orange café has been around for at least five years since I was last a regular there, but the owner remembers me – I bought a lot of coffees back then! The café has a tiny footprint, but …
Café del trio, north sydney Caffe Musetti coffee. 121 Walker St, North Sydney. New owners, and now a new brand of coffee. Today they’re settling in to the new brand, so the coffee is free! They also have a new range of cards; buy five, get one free. A rep from Musetti keeps adjusting the …
Anise, king st newtown – revisited. Danes coffee. 381 King St, Newtown. Friendly staff greet you on arrival, and water is brought to the table even before you order – always a good start. The courtyard at the back has a choice of outdoor furniture, seating about thirty. It’s a breezy, laid back space. Towards …
Alley break, cronulla Piazza D’oro coffee. 2 Kingsway, Cronulla About as close to the beach as you can get without sweeping sand from under the tables. A little pricey, but not beyond what you’d expect for the location. Seats about 40 people in close-together outdoor tables. Coffee is pretty slow in arriving. When it’s brought …