Supreme grind, st james Campos coffee. 99 Elizabeth st, Sydney. This is a by-the-numbers cafe for the city: the usual suits as customers, a standard issue menu with some specials – the breakfast seems cheaper than most – and some friendly-enough staff. Coffee, though, is really good: though the barista doesn’t seem to be trying …
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Central Coffee Co, Central Station: sydney
Central coffee co, central station: sydney Campos Coffee. Near the intersection of Devonshire St and Chalmers St. A kiosk setting that squeezes in some outdoor seating near central station. Early morning buskers fill the air with jazz, somehow distracting from the din of peak hour trains nearby. Coffee is ready quite quickly, and is worthy …
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Crema Espresso bar, Sydney
Crema espresso bar, sydney Allpress Espresso. 37/51 Elizabeth St, Sydney. I spotted this out-of-the-way place only because I saw some people with Allpress cups floating around on the street nearby. The café itself is foodcourt- style, but with seating indoor and out. There are separate prices for eat in or takeaway, but all is ordered …
Mecca Espresso, Circular Quay Sydney
Mecca espresso, circular quay Mecca espresso coffee. 1 Alfred St, Circular Quay. Open just a few weeks, this is another stall under a glass roof that’s open to the air. With a sandwich board and other signage indicating the high critical acclaim for the other Mecca (king st), this otherwise ordinary cafe immediately catches my …
Blend on george espresso and sandwich bar, Circular Quay
Blend on george espresso and sandwich bar, circular quay Piazza D’oro coffee. 200-210 George St, Circular Quay. Two shops next to each other share the same signage. Coffee orders are shouted across the open space, along with order numbers: not the most tranquil place in the world! When your order is ready, you put the …
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The Coffee Dealer, Circular Quay
The coffee dealer, circular quay Vittoria coffee. Don’t let the signage fool you, they’re selling vittoria, not café aurora at this hive of coffee activity. Despite its size, it has six staff: three just on coffee, and they’re doing a roaring trade. Coffee – a decaf latte – is ready in a flash, and it’s …
Goldenbean 66, Sydney
Goldenbean66, sydney Morgan’s handcrafted coffee. Situated in the Sydney Masonic Centre, there’s a lot of natural light, since there are 18 foot high ceilings with glass walls. Staff are friendly and courteous, and there’s a huge range of breakfast choices. Coffee is good; despite an overly thick head, it’s a sweet, complex flavour, with a …
The Refined Grind café, Carlton
The refined grind café, Carlton Primo caffe coffee. 43 Carlton Pde Carlton, 2218. Situated in what was once the ghost town part of Carlton, but now seems to be growing again. Modern Australian in its décor, a coupld of outdoor plang break up the more sterile marble tiles and wooden furniture. Its food is not …
Grab n Go Espresso, Surfers Paradise.
Caffe saccaria, surfers paradise. Caffe Saccaria coffee. Though it’s been open for only six weeks, owner / barista Susan has had favourable comments from a range of people, even from overseas – just check her vistor’s book! It’s a clean, modern looking place, with a welcoming vibe to it; you can take the coffees away, …
Republica café, Broadway
Republica coffee. Normally I would have walked right past this food-court styled café in the new “top floor” of the broadway shopping centre, but it comes recommended. Their point of difference? All the blends they sell are both organic and fair trade. They’re out of decaf on the day I call in, so instead, a …