Lunch

7.4

Posto No.19, Rushcutters Bay

‘Posto’, translating to ‘place’ in Italian, has been satisfying diners with their modern take on Italian dishes since opening in 2013. Situated in the chic neighbourhood of Rushcutters Bay, this casual eatery is surrounded by art…

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7.6

Akiba, Canberra

Akiba is one of those funky places that will stick in your mind and keep you coming back. Why? Imagine this scenario. You’ve just driven 300km from Sydney to Canberra after an intense week at work….

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Bun Gallery Chinatown
7.0

The Bun Gallery, Sydney

The Bun Gallery on the western edge of Chinatown must have one of the best value food items in Sydney; a large steamed pork bun for $2.20. It is a filling and delicious snack or satisfying meal…

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7.4

Three Williams, Redfern

Three Williams is nicely positioned cafe in a transformed warehouse space on Elizabeth Street, Redfern. The space is light-filled and echoes its previous, more functional usage as a storage facility with polished concrete floors and exposed copper piping…

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Boon Cafe Counter
8.3

Boon cafe at Jarern Chai grocer, Sydney

Boon Cafe at Jarern Chai grocer has just opened by the team behind the wildly popular Chat Thai on Campbell Street. The cafe opens at 7am serving traditional Thai breakfasts including pork skewers with sticky rice (delicious…

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Bistro Moncur
7.5

Bistro Moncur, Woollahra

Bistro Moncur, in the iconic Woollahra hotel, has long been a favourite with well-to-do eastern suburbs diners. Head chef Sam Kane, Executive chef Darrien Potaka and their team in the kitchen were awarded one ‘Hat’ in…

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8.2

Relish Food Co, Surry Hills

Sydney catering firm Relish Food Co has relocated its premises from Paddington to Surry Hills. The front-of-house cafe is a beautifully designed space with a pressed metal counter, wooden benches and an exposed brick wall. Relish serves…

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7.0

The Rag Land, Waterloo

We were looking for something relaxing (read not too noisy and no queueing) one Saturday morning and stumbled into the Rag Land Café. Named for its location—Raglan Street—and the fact that it has been kitted out…

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Chiswick, Woollahra

Chiswick is a superb casual dining venue co-owned by Matt Moran and Peter Sullivan. Beautifully situated in the upscale Sydney suburb of Woollahra, Chiswick’s menu reflects the owners emphasis on great seasonal produce. The iconic restaurant site (formerly…

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Bills Bondi

Bill Granger’s third Sydney cafe has opened in Bondi adding to a growing international business with cafes in London, Tokyo, Honolulu and Seoul. If you have been to Bills before, you know what to expect;…

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Brewtown Newtown

When Brewtown Newtown opened in late 2013, it was the latest addition to the ever increasing list of good and interesting places in Sydney’s Inner West. Making our list of the best 25 experiences of 2013, the seasoned…

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Devon Cafe, Surry Hills

Devon Cafe is a welcome addition to one of the few remaining, (relatively) un-gentrified areas of Surry Hills. Offering an imaginative and pleasingly different menu, Devon Cafe replaces breakfast staples like bacon and eggs with…

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Cornersmith, Marrickville

Cornersmith arrived on the Sydney cafe scene with a bang in 2011. Right from the first week, quality ingredients, superior coffee and a relaxed atmosphere meant queues out the door practically every weekend. Over the past…

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55 Riley Street Garage, Woolloomooloo

55 Riley Street Garage is a very smart looking restaurant and bar from the team behind The Flying Squirrel and The Stuffed Beaver. Headed up by chef Regan Porteous, (Gordon Ramsay’s Maze restaurants), Riley Street Garage is a triumph…

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Bau Truong, Cabramatta

Bau Truong is a well known Vietnamese restaurant located right in the heart of Cabramatta’s shopping precinct. Serving tasty, fresh meals, the menu list is extensive covering almost ten condensed pages. All five dishes sampled at…

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Fratelli Paradiso, Potts Point

Fratelli Paradiso’s friendly service, nice atmosphere and wonderful Italian food make this of of our favourite starts to the day. Their breakfast menu is filled with great options for those looking for a break from the dominance…

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Kwila Cafe, Surry Hills

Kwila cafe, named after a Papua New Guinean tree, is fresh addition to (lower) Foster Street in Surry Hills. Carved into a small ground floor space, owners Vic and Melissa have created a comfortable cafe with…

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