10 Q Coffee. 137 Broadway, Ultimo. I’m always on the lookout for a new place, and after watching this shopfront go through a long renovation process, I was excited to see that they’ve opened their doors as of this Monday. Obviously, the externals of the cafe are still pretty basic as they get into a …
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Deus Ex Machina Bike Shop and Cafe, Surry Hills
Little Marionette coffee. 344 Bourke St, Surry Hills. Come for the pushbikes, stay for the coffee and the service. This place, with seating for around 20 people, adjoins a beautiful bike shop that – if you have the cash on you – may convince you to embrace the lifestyle of the cyclist. Coffee – ground …
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JP’s Espresso Bar, Revesby
Coffee Rosso. Shop 4, 19 Marco Ave Revesby. This stretch of shops hasn’t been the site for good coffee over the years and so this new appearance is a welcome one. Look further inside and you’ll see a great range of pastries, including some macaroons that can compete with offerings from more likely suburbs. Coffee …
runcible spoon, camperdown
Golden Cobra Coffee. 27 Barr St, Camperdown. Hiding around the corner from Deus Ex Machina is this fun place with a straightforward menu and seating for about 30 between indoor and outdoor. It’s order and pay at the counter, and there’s eftpos. We arrive too late in the day to see the full menu offering …
Bird Cow Fish, Surry Hills
Single Origin Roasters coffee. 500 Crown St, Surry Hills. I’ve long wanted to have a look at this place, but had the sense that it was mostly for lunch or dinner. After seeing their stall at Eveleigh Markets, though, I realised that breakfast was an option, and so went to visit. Looking at the menu, …
Lite Bite, Newtown
Glinelli coffee. 67 King St, Newtown. Spotted this place (sadly, closed) when walking back from RPA towards work one day. It seems that they would do most of their business with takeaway customers for the bus stop at the front of the cafe, so when I visit on a Saturday it’s pretty quiet. The focus …
temple, cronulla
Golden Cobra Coffee. 6a/2-6 Cronulla Street, Cronulla. Just up the hill from the grave of the original Grind cafe (now a convenience store) is this place. I’ve often walked past, wondering what the coffee is like, but with a toddler in tow, it never seemed like the right moment. Imagine my surprise, when I finally walk in, …
robocog, surry hills
Robocog coffee. 249 Riley St, Surry Hills. A relative newcomer to the Surry Hills scene, this place nonetheless has their service patterns down pat, and the place is well decorated to become a local favourite. The name is a combination (presumably) of robot and bicycle cog, and the decor features both in suitable numbers. The …
The Little Queen cafe, Chippendale
Allpress coffee. 28-30 Queen St, Chippendale. With windows at street level, it’s down a few stairs to the main space, which seats about 20. Fresh flowers on the communal table separate out the space a little, and underneath there are a wide range of magazines and newspapers to wade through. Most of the space has …
The Falconer, Surry Hills
Golden Cobra coffee (Timothy Dalton blend decaf). 31 Oxford St, Surry Hills. How many times have I walked past here and not noticed it?! Walk in past the licenced bar and coffee machine and your seating choice is green vinyl clad booths – if you prefer, there are a couple of ordinary tables at the …