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 Smart cafe in the city. |
Angel Hotel 125 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 +61 (0)2 9299 6642 |
Nestled in the basement of the newly renovated Angel Hotel, this establishment offers Italian cuisine with a contemporary Australian twist. City workers and shoppers come here to enjoy the high standard of cooking combined with a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Marble stairs, tiled floors and stainless steel surfaces create a pleasant ambience, and staff are friendly. Salads and pasta dishes can be found on the lunch menu as well as steak served with mash, spinach and garlic sauce. Prices start from around AUD10 or you can choose from a fixed price menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Popular city caffeine hit |
299 Elizabeth Street Sydney, NSW 2000 +61 (0)2 9261 3331 |
Located opposite the law courts if you can squeeze yourself in amongst the suits, you can enjoy great coffee here and some tasty snacks. Stylish and contemporary this busy café is usually full of business people and other city workers. Standing seems to be preferred though high stools do feature, if you can find one. There is the usual range of lattes, milkshakes and of course strong espresso. Snacks and quick bites include focaccia packed with salami, avocado and Spanish onion to name but a few, as well other gourmet treats. Prices start from AUD6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Sticky, rich chocolate toppings |
Manly Wharf Manly Sydney, NSW 2095 |
They say these are the best waffles to be had outside of Belgium--you will just have to find out for yourself. With a sea view, what better place to enjoy a tasty snack? Popular with locals and tourists alike, all the waffles are freshly cooked and served with a smile. Plain with sugar or topped with ice cream and fruit, there is something for everyone. They also serve great coffee and hot chocolate and do a great value coffee and waffle deal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Direct from Rome |
119 Glebe Point Road Glebe Sydney, NSW 2037 +61 (0)2 9518 4443 |
This coffee shop imports hand-crafted coffee blends direct from Rome. Shipped every two weeks and stored in purpose-built cool rooms, this gives Sydneysiders the chance to experience the rich velvet-smoothness of traditional, artisan coffee. Caffe Berado's 'Americana' blend for bodums, and 'Suprema' for espresso machines retail for AUD36 per kilo; and the 'Pregiata' blend for stove top espresso makers costs AUD34. There are also half a dozen tables, so you can order a long black, or sweet, milky Romano and a plate of melt-in-your-mouth Italian biscuits while you decide what to buy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Rock-solid-guaranteed good dining |
224 Harris Street Pyrmont Sydney, NSW 2007 +61 (0)2 9518 9523 |
Full of corporate types now populating Pyrmont, an inner city enclave that has seen an explosion of apartment building and office relocations in the past couple of years. Concrete everywhere. This place is perfect for a business lunch when you do not want a business lunch. Casual yet classy and particularly popular with Channel 10 executives and restaurateurs on their way back from the Fish Market. The menu includes gourmet pizzas, light pastas and Turkish bread focaccias. Prices from around AUD5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
French bakery |
27 Park Street Sydney, NSW 2000 +61 2 9261 5820 http://www.delifranceasia.com/ |
Delifrance's popularity has seen it expand to 12 outlets in less than a decade, but that has not compromised the quality or service. These bakery/cafes do a roaring dine-in and take away trade. Stop in on your way to the office and pick up a croissant and coffee, or come in at lunch for a traditional French Baguette piled high with fresh, healthy fillings. Delifrance's classic Fruit-and-Custard Tarts are as authentic as you will find in any Parisian patisserie. Additional Branches: There are branches in many major shopping centres. Review © 2007, Wcities |
New concept in furniture shopping |
44 Enmore Road Enmore Sydney, NSW 2042 +61 (0)2 9550 4142 |
Not just a busy café, this shop doubles as a furniture outlet too. Fun and friendly, try before you buy takes on a whole new meaning! The wooden interior gives a certain charm. Assorted tables and chairs offer respite for weary shoppers. Look out for the ingeniously styled bar type seating area complete with high stools. Bare bulbs and painted rafters give a workshop atmosphere, and you can relax with a selection of newspapers and magazines. Simple, tasty Australian cuisine is on offer here. Enjoy breakfasts and lunches including muffins, filled sandwiches and coffee. Prices start from around AUD5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Good fresh food |
428 Crown Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 +61 (0)2 9380 8384 |
This friendly cafe and takeaway bar whips up some of the freshest food in Surry Hills. During the week they do a roaring trade in the takeaway department with the local office folk. They also double up as a cafe where mainly local patrons sit and enjoy the fresh food and lively company and watch the television in modern surrounds. The menu includes homemade quiches and traditional Greek moussaka. Prices from around AUD4. Review © 2007, Wcities |
La Dolce Vita |
332 Victoria Street Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW 2010 +61 2 9360 5568 |
Film and cafes are closely linked in this part of the world--across the street is the Tropicana, nerve centre for the Tropfest short film festival. Named after the Maestro of cinema, Frederico Fellini, Cafe Fellini is a scene right out of La Dolce Vita. As Italian as it gets without leaving Sydney--open windows, clattering tiles, and a big cafe bar. Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and soft Ricotta go into making homemade pasta sauces that do great box office with the locals. The Lasagne is not to be missed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Gourmet coffee |
Shop 117, Broadway Centre Broadway Sydney, NSW 2007 +61 (0)2 9211 9876 http://www.gloriajeanscoffees.... |
This is a true coffee bar with genuine, Italian coffee ground on the premises. Also popular are the iced coffee "chillers" and mocha shakes, and there is a small selection of cakes and biscuits to go with them. There are eight Gloria Jeans outlets in Sydney, but Broadway is the biggest and best known. Grab a "Frequent Sippers Club" card, because once you have tried their coffee, you are sure to go back for more. Prices from AUD3. Additional Branches: There are branches located in many shopping centres. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Laid Back & Delicious |
47 Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon, NSW 2107 +61 2 9918 3965 |
Perched just back from the corner at the main intersection, a short stroll from the beach, Ibiza café sits sentinel. Housed next door to the original Avalon General Store building in a shop built in 1935 as a food establishment, Ibiza is an Avalon institution. Many things to many people, Ibiza offers great coffee and an extensive breakfast feast to the early morning crowd. A place that welcomes the kids –crayons and coloring books are on hand – for the 11a moms and after school gang. In addition to a fine wine list and delicious lunch or dinner menu for those after a relaxed dining experience. The decor is beachy and laid-back with bare boards and director's chairs the style of choice. The service is warm and friendly and the passing parade assured. -Kate White Review © 2007, Wcities |
Great coffee in Glebe |
72 Glebe Point Road Glebe Sydney, NSW 2037 +61 (0)2 9552 3610 |
A small establishment in the heart of the Glebe café culture. Intimate and cosy this busy café is popular with Sydneysiders after a great coffee. Read the magazines, play chess or just enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Unlicensed, most people come here mainly for the coffee, but light snacks include scrumptious pizza and sandwiches, and the fruit whips and smoothies are delicious. There are some great vegetarian options and takeaway is available. Prices start from around AUD5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
24 hour hole-in-the-wall |
164 Military Road Neutral Bay Sydney, NSW 2089 +61 (0)2 9908 4030 |
A popular venue with late-night and shift workers on their way home from the office, this tiny hole-in-the-wall has been packed to the rafters since it first opened, many years ago now. The décor is stainless steel and chrome. A dumb waiter (basket on a chain) airlifts meals between the two dining floors and the kitchen. A sinful selection of cakes (Mud Cake, Carrot Cake, thick-crust Apple Pie) will tempt even the most diet-conscious. Maisy's serves snacks and mostly light meals in the order of nachos, pasta, pizzas-for-one and pancakes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Take a break |
Shop L9, Sydney Central Plaza 436 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000 +61 (0)2 9221 6918 http://www.muffinbreak.com.au |
These muffins are baked on the premises. There are many varieties to choose from, favourites like blueberry, apple and cinnamon and choc chip, unusual flavours like white chocolate, lemon, orange and poppyseed, and savoury muffins like cheese and onion and sour cream and chives. There is also a range of low fat and bran muffins. Most stores sell left-over batches at discounted prices at the end of the day. Order take away or sit at the counter and watch the muffin-making in progress. Additional Branches: There are 35 branches in the city. Refer to www.muffinbreak.co.uk for their locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Talk of the town |
201 Sussex Street Sydney, NSW 2000 +61 2 9283 2343 |
Paradiso has all the hallmarks of an authentic Italian cafe bar--the kind you would expect to find tucked away in the back streets of Venice, not downtown Sydney. Italian from the burnished concrete floor up, with wooden tables, glass counters and gleaming, industrial-size espresso machines. Lunchtime meals include Tandoori Chicken Breast, Paradiso Burger, Stir-Fry Hokkien Noodles, and the ever-popular Pizzettas. Plus a tempting range of desserts, great coffee and fresh fruit juice. Additional Branches: The Rocks; Darling Park; MLC Centre; Macquarie Place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Damn fine coffee |
536 Crown Street Surry Hills Sydney, NSW 2010 +61 2 9331 3452 |
This small, cosy cafe seats about 20 people inside, with two sun drenched tables outside. Piment Rouge offers some of the best coffee in the Surry Hills/ Darlinghurst district. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner they also make simple but tasty meals both eat in and take away. Drop in for a Caesar salad or Turkish bread for lunch or eggs on sourdough for breakfast. They also offer a wide range of interesting teas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Trendy cafe in Potts Point |
65 Macleay Street Potts Point Sydney, NSW 2011 +61 (0)2 9331 0190 |
This trendy establishment hits the spot amongst the competition in the café culture of Potts Point. Small and intimate, the cool white interior adds a sophisticated air. Funky music plays and seating spills out to the pavement in the shape of milk crates and orange boxes. Locals love it here and the staff are friendly. Mediterranean style cuisine means panini and free-range eggs with ham and tomatoes for breakfast, or a turkey and peach sandwich for lunch. There are some vegetarian options. Prices start from around AUD6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Good Coffee, Big Smiles |
74 Old Barrenjoey Rd Shop 3 Avalon Beach, NSW 2107 +61 2 9918 5678 |
As any serious coffee connoisseur knows, the quest for good coffee is serious and sharing the local knowledge paramount. So here it is, in the heart of Avalon Beach village, amongst an array of cafes, sits Swell Cafe and they have the best coffee in town. A funky, unpretentious space Swell is wedged into a sidewalk shop-front, re-fitted to provide limited, but comfortable seating, a tiny kitchen and a large, pumping espresso machine. The staff, nice but a little unexcited to see you (they know they have the best coffee too), will generally tend to you in good time. The menu is small, high quality and they offer all day breakfast! -Kate White Review © 2007, Wcities |
Switched on cafe |
35 Glebe Point Road Glebe Sydney, NSW 2037 +61 2 9566 2655 qalib22@hotmail.com |
One of Sydney's original cyber cafes Well Connected has a slick, retro-groovy lounge feel, fantastic food and laidback staff. Scrubbed wooden floors, bright colours, comfy 60s lounge suites and the latest in computer equipment. The fastest computers are downstairs, good for knocking out a quick email and the older models are upstairs in a collection of smaller rooms, perfect for composing creative masterpieces, or spending a few hours surfing. Access about AUD10 per hour. The food menu includes salads, lavish rolls, pastas, gourmet burgers and mini pizzas. Well Connected also do a wicked smoothie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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