The Roots Café, North Sydney
Having worked in North Sydney several times, finding coffee has always been … tricky. So it was with great joy we saw The Roots café open nearly twelve months ago. Re-visiting recently, things have only…
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The Cupping Room, Canberra
The Cupping Room by specialty Canberra coffee roaster Ona Coffee is a triumph of Mexican influenced food, great atmosphere and superior coffee. Immediately visible is their friendly, passionate approach to coffee with espresso and filter coffees, and…
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Brickfields, Chippendale
Brickfields is a stylish addition to the rapidly improving Chippendale precinct. Taking its name from the historical brick pits of the area, this is a class operation with their specialist sourdough and pastries cooked on…
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Better Living on a budget, Sydney
Whether it’s from to too much shopping or a pile of unexpected bills, we all have months where we have to tighten the belt. This, however, does not mean we cannot live well with a…
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Bunker, Milton
Bunker operates out of an ivy covered garage in an inner industrial suburb of Brisbane. Popular with locals and coffee fanatics alike, Bunker really lives up to the hype specialising in both coffee and chocolate. In…
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Campos Coffee, Newtown
Walk into Campos Coffee in Newtown and the smell of freshly ground beans wafts over you as you make your way to the counter. Espresso from Brazil, Cold drip from Columbia, this smells and looks…
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Two Birds One Stone, South Yarra
Two Birds One Stone is a charming cafe in Melbourne’s trendy South Yarra neighbourhood. The relaxed, easy-going atmosphere belies a serious commitment to coffee and food making it one of a handful of eateries I regularly…
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Mecca Espresso, Sydney CBD
Mecca Espresso is not really in the greatest location if you want a relaxing start to your day, after all King Street traffic can get a little busy. But for the average office worker, coffee in…
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Mercato e Cucina, Gladesville
Mercato e Cucina, on the notoriously busy Victoria Road, is a well-conceived oasis of Italian goodness. Walking in off Victoria Road is like stepping into a better, more Italian, world with friendly service, good quality food and…
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The Copper Mill, Alexandria
It was my hairdresser who told me about The Copper Mill. They have a sandwich with pork crackling it in she told me. And indeed they do. It’s called the Peruvian B&E and along with…
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Brother Baba Budan, Melbourne
Brother Baba Budan is a superb CBD coffee house from Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters, serving their espresso, filter and cold drip brews. Vintage chairs cover the ceiling with wooden benches, metal stools and various coffee paraphernalia…
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Single Origin Roasters, Surry Hills
Single Origin Roasters is one of the quintessential Surry Hills experiences and have been a part of my morning coffee ritual for the past ten years. Sidewalk tables are there to watch the passing parade, while superior…
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Sample Coffee, Surry Hills
Sample Coffee is a focused coffee bar featuring standout coffee beans from producers around the world. Reuben Mardan (ex-Single Origin and Mecca) opened with the simple mission of bringing pleasure to ones morning coffee ritual. Sample…
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Shenkin Kitchen, Enmore
Shenkin Kitchen is an Israeli cafe serving creative and sensationally tasty dishes. This cafe is alive with good cheer, Mecca coffee and an array of unusual food. In a town that offers almost every style of…
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