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 …

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 …

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 …