Swerve café, mosman Swerve house blend coffee. Has a little of the mosman attitude: there’s a sense of not being quite worthy – perhaps I’m too scruffy this morning. Four front-of-house staff, and a couple more out the back. Coffee, despite two baristas and not too many customers – is a while in coming out. …
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Bravo coffee, stanmore
Bravo coffee, stanmore Bravo coffee. Mostly dedicated to the sale of fresh roasted coffee, but has some seating, and serves a range of coffees. A number of amusing signs adorn the walls. Coffee – a short black – is a little thin, and has a range of other flavours: for some reason, it reminds me …
Maldini’s caffe, strathfield
Maldini’s caffe, strathfield Primo coffee. Part café, part gelato bar, this is an outpost of strathfield plaza, and the most inviting of the cafes in its surrounds. A mix of ages are breaking fast here, or stopping for a coffee and a chat. Coffee arrives promptly: the latte is all head, and comes with a …
Jamaica blue, greenwood plaza north sydney
Jamaica blue, greenwood plaza north sydney Jamaica blue coffee. Lots of natural light floods this place, in the heart of the shopping centre. Three staff handle the morning rush. Coffee is made quickly, and is a good temperature. It’s a little on the thin side, but tastes good, in a mainstream kind of way: there …
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The croydon café, croydon
The croydon café, croydon Mocha coffee. As close as a shop can get to croydon station, this café has indoor seating for about 15, and outdoor seating, in front, and in a courtyard for another twenty or so. The only café i’ve ever seen with a surcharge for weekends, the staff are friendly, water is …
The Glow café, Newtown
The glow café, newtown Aroma coffee. This is the café I’ve seen for years at the corner of king st and sydney park rd. Inside, it’s pure newtown: lounges, old furniture, even a courtyard with some outdoor seats. Coffee is good, but not great: strong, good texture. Good food choices, an excellent vibe, and water …
Briciola Ristorante / cafe, Concord
Briciola ristorante / cafe, concord Danesi caffe coffee. In the heart of expensive concord, this café has an Italian theme. Coffee arrives promptly. It’s a drinkable temperature but a little too foamy. I don’t think I’m a fan of this blend. Worth a look for the latte cups.
Allpress Espresso, Rosebery
Allpress espresso, rosebery Allpress coffee. 58 Epsom Rd, Rosebery. In the middle of industrial roseberry is this crowded nook. Seating for about 20, and all but two of the seats are taken on a busy saturday morning.the crowd are fairly well-to-do, and have travelled to the store either for the coffee, or the range of …
Foodlife café, Concord
Foodlife café, concord Caffe molinari. Part café, part sandwich bar and catering business. High ceiling, soundscape is a mix of a TV set and the traffic of Burwood Rd. Seating for about 20, including a couple of outdoor tables. A couple of customers are having a leisurely breakfast. Lots of sandwich options, and a couple …
Toofab café, cronulla
Toofab café, cronulla La casa del café coffee. The first of the cafes in my book of cafes that has changed hands since the book was published, this place seems to have a breakfast and lunch focus. Staff are constantly chatting to each other, while some kids run around the ample outdoor seating that surrounds …