In Short: Banksia Bakehouse is a showroom of delicious, decadent and truly spectacular patisserie creations. Come in and admire the pastry chefs working in an open kitchen, peruse an extensive selection of sweet treats, pick up a savoury lunch and sip on a coffee. I would definitely recommend the Croque Monsieur Croissant if it is on…
Capriccio Osteria Leichhardt
In Short: Capriccio Osteria reminds us that quality Italian cuisine is not lost on Norton Street in Leichhardt. Two outstanding dishes, the Beef Carpaccio and the Squid Ink Pasta, are must-haves. Vegetarians will love the Dutch Carrots. Returning to Leichhardt is always a nostalgic experience. I first arrived in Sydney in late 1996, and moved into…
Common Epping
In Short: Don’t be fooled by its name. The coffee and food is anything but Common. The focus is on familiar food like toasties and noodles but with a slight twist to give it its own signature touch. Since I don’t know when, we have followed this team of cafe pros as they first started…
Bar Emilio’s Drummoyne
In Short: Bar Emilio’s in Drummoyne combines fantastic milk based coffees and espresso with a jam packed menu. All food is prepared by Emilio and his team. For a quick sandwich on the run, I recommend the haloumi sandwich. If you can linger a little longer, you can’t go past the beef burger. Inspired by…
Happyfield Haberfield
In Short: Happyfield was one of the best new openings in 2020 and now in 2021 it will continue to be one of the most garnered tables in town on the weekend. Come for their pancakes and sausage muffins and chase it down with a cold brew nitro and you will be one happy person….