In Short: One of the best cafes in Melbourne period! Sensational coffee, thoughtfully partnered vegan inspired dishes with touches of northern Asia in a space that is cosy, comfortable and peaceful. Definitely have your favourite style of coffee, be it an espresso or flat white and try a pour over for sure. It was refreshing to…
Banksia Bakehouse Sydney City
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…
