The coffee box café, katoomba Coffee box coffee. Mostly pizza and othyer lunchtime options, this is a late-lunch dream come true as we wander in a little after 5 on a saturday afternoon. The flashing coloured lights are a little distracting from the window seat, but you’re compensated with views of drivers who shouldn’t be …
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Calipso café, burwood.
Calipso café, burwood. Schibello caffe coffee. Still getting ready for a cold winter’s day, the staff seem fairly rushed: one barista also handling front of house, another person out the back. All outdoor seating, in a somewhat enclosed space, and the prices seem reasonable. Coffee is quite well made, a little hot – good for …
Nature’s own, nambucca heads
Nature’s own, nambucca heads Bean, ground and drunk coffee (from Beanalliance.com.au. A health food store with a range of health and vitamin products, a jewellery store and a café, among other things. There’s seating for ten, in the midst of the shopping centre on the west side of the highway (near the cinema). Coffee takes …
Castle café, macadamia castle, knockrow
Castle café, macadamia castle, knockrow Zentveld’s coffee. After years of driving past the castle, we suddenly pull into its car park. There’s a gift shop, animal sanctuary of sorts, and mini golf, but the first thing encountered is the café. There are macadamia ice creams and desserts, and a range of sandwiches. Coffee is made …
Museum cafe, new italy (woodburn)
Museum café, new italy (woodburn) Merlo coffee. In the midst of the italian heritage museum is a cafe with well-priced food and coffees. A worthy distraction on the trip north between ballina and the gold coast. Be aware, though: there’s no eftpos here. Coffee is ready with the food orders – the food is freshly …
Caffe andiamo, north sydney
Caffe andiamo, north sydney Schibello coffee. An old café with a new name, new blend of coffee, and a bit of a refurbishment. Coffee is well-made. Good strength, enthusiastic barista, good flavour. Looks like it would make a good spot for a meeting.
Chatz corner, hurstville
Chatz corner, hurstville Caffe migliore coffee. In a tiny space, this café manages to sell just about everything: there’s a salad bar, hot food, chocolate bars, a coke fridge, chips, cakes. When the assumption is that a customer will have two sugars, it’s not usally a good sign, but the coffee, though thin, is a …
Espresso lane, Hurstville
Espresso lane, hurstville Belaroma coffee. As I arrive, the coffee machine is still being spiced for the day’s work. The barista is friendly and knowledgeable, making my coffee, chatting with me and setting up all at once. Coffee is good: microfoam, good temperature and a good strength for first coffee of the day. Worth stopping …
Toby’s estate, chippendale
Toby’s estate, chippendale Toby’s estate coffee – espresso rico. Over looking queen victoria park, near sydney uni, the first impression is that the staff are a bit distracted with taking orders. After a bit of a wait, i’m in the queue while the barista carefully makes each coffee. Some upbeat music plays quietly; a range …
Café juve, burwood
Café juve, burwood Segafredo coffee. Overlooking the train station; lots of daylight; two staff – one unfriendly, one friendly. Coffee is really hot, and a good texture, but they can’t overcome that segafredo taste.