Single Origin Roaster Coffee. 1 Tramway Arcade, Rockdale (near Rockdale train station). I’ve never thought of Rockdale as a place to find good coffee, but the Coffee Guide app that I bought showed it as a place that was open on Sundays, and not the furthest from my house, so when the opportunity arose, I …
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Nikita espresso bar, Leura
Nikita coffee. 179 Leura Mall, Leura. Just when I thought I knew everything that Leura has to offer, I walked past this place – simple decor and furniture, minimalist menu, kitchen out the back. Though they were still getting the kinks out of the ordering system, there was a positive attitude and a desire to …
The Hatters, Licensed Cafe, Katoomba
Blue Mountains Coffee Roaster Coffee. 197 Katoomba St, Katoomba. This place was referred by an old work colleague, who gave me his list of picks from around Sydney – this was an add-on, and it’s taken me a while to get around to it. I didn’t have much hope for a cafe that shares office …
My Caffeine Romance Espresso Bar, Kirrawee
Toby’s Estate coffee. 165 Oak Rd, Kirrawee. Spotted this one on the Toby’s Estate newsletter, and took Puff along for a morning breakfast during the Christmas break. A variety of seating options: tall chairs, regular chairs, even couches – it’s an easy place to be comfortable. It’s a fairly narrow group of menu options for main …
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cafe xxii, pyrmont
Cafe XXII coffee. 22 Union St, Pyrmont. A converted old house has made the transition to cafe / restaurant. The food is a little pricy, but well aligned to what you might expect in the area. Staff are buzzing around: there’s full table service if you want it, Sydney Water branded ‘tap water’ bottles, and …
mio mia cafe, ultimo
Genevese Coffee. 645 Harris St, Ultimo. About a block towards Pyrmont from Mecca Ultimo this place has emerged. The most noteworthy feature internally is the wallpaper – it looks like there ‘s a massive library on one wall, but it’s just a picture. They have comfortable seating, lots of sourdough sandwiches in two size choices, …
Safira Verde, Wolloomooloo
Lavazza coffee. 63 Crown St., Woolloomooloo. Just around the corner from Toby’s Estate Woolloomooloo is this place – eclectic mix of furniture, toys for kids to play with, a series of high chairs, and some signs warning parents to be careful with the furniture. It’s a really pleasant space to spend time, to read one …
Sydney Park Kiosk, St Peters
Schibello Coffee. Sydney Park, St Peters. Near a children’s playground, and next to a dog park, this is an outdoor spot with few parallels. You have the choice of sitting in the sun, or on the shade, there is plenty of scope for kids to run around, and a constant procession of (for the most …
the pie tin, newtown
Eureka Coffee. 1 Brown St, Newtown. Walking around in search of an ATM after emptying my wallet at Eveleigh markets, it was time for breakfast. I was heading back towards satellite espresso when I spotted this place – one I’d never been to before. Perhaps it was the stroller I was pushing, but I didn’t …
80 Bay – Ultimo
Toby’s Estate Coffee. 80 Bay St, Ultimo. In a shared foyer space there’s a lot of exposed timber, fresh flowers, and an abundance of natural life. Take a couple of steps in, and you’ll see some serious coffee-making gear. Not just the espresso machine (there are two, only one in use) and the grinders, but …