Author Archives: Dane

Eighty Ate, North Sydney – Rating: 22/25

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Eighty Ate is tucked into residential Crows Nest, surrounded by green tree-lined streets.  There is plenty of space both inside and out but despite this, weekends (especially Saturdays) can prove difficult to find a spot.  Is it worth the wait?… … Continue reading

La Grande Bouffe, Rozelle – Rating: 19.5/25 (re-review)

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A return visit to a highly-ranking café on the SoS charts!  La Grande Bouffe has proven itself to be a French-based breakfast, lunch and dinner destination but it’s always good to revisit to ensure our reviews are reliable.  See the … Continue reading

Lemon Café, Surry Hills – Rating: 20/25

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If you want to survive as a café on Crown Street in Surry Hills, you have to excel.  Perhaps that is why we haven’t had a bad breakfast along this strip – there’s no room for mediocre. It’s hard to … Continue reading

Fourth Village Providore, Mosman – Rating: 20/25

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Nestled behind Spit Junction and looking onto the lush Allan Border Oval, Fourth  Village Providore is situated on a fantastic piece of real estate.  The establishment has two entrances: the Vista Street side offers the deli, grocer and fine food … Continue reading

Una’s – Darlinghurst – Rating: 13.5/25

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It’s the new year and most Sydney cafés have closed to take a well-earned rest.  Some remain open, especially those which double as evening restaurants.  Una’s is a café and licensed restaurant with dishes influenced by various European countries  – Germany, … Continue reading

Elizabeth Bay Café, Elizabeth Bay – Rating: 19.5/25

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I’ve wanted to visit this tiny café for a while but it has always slipped my mind.  There seem to be a steady stream of customers on the weekend which is always a  good sign.  Elizabeth Bay Café has some … Continue reading

Three Blue Ducks, Bronte – Rating: 19.5/25

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One of the three men responsible for Three Blue Ducks also opened Morso, one of our top-reviewed cafés (see here, here and here) and home to my favourite dish of any Sydney establishment.  With their well-composed meals, welcoming smiles and long queues … Continue reading

Forbes And Burton, Darlinghurst – Rating: 19.5/25

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Forbes and Burton has quite a presence on the corner of the two streets of the same name.  I noticed it and the crowds of patrons whilst looking for parking for 13b in the morning and Universal restaurant in the … Continue reading

Giotto Art Café, Darlinghurst – Rating: 20.5/25

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The restaurant section of Stanley Street, Darlinghurst has a broad mix of establishments including Argentinian, Mexican, Thai and Japanese.  There is also a collection of Italian cafés and restaurants that, if Giotto is anything to go by, do superb justice … Continue reading

Mrs Sippy, Double Bay – Rating: 15/25

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Mrs Sippy does not serve gumbo, jambalaya or cornbread.  Be sure to spell the “mrs” part to those you are inviting so they don’t have this common preconception.  Mrs Sippy is a café, bar and restaurant in Double Bay where you … Continue reading

Ricky’s Café Under The Bridge, Milsons Point – Rating: 16.5/25

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Ricky’s is very unassuming and easy to miss even if you are looking for it.  Quiet outside but buzzing within, we found the service to be one of this café’s standout points.  Ricky himself was sipping some coffee at the … Continue reading

Brasserie Bread, Banksmeadow – Rating: 17.5/25

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The star of Brasserie Bread is in their name.  This bakery creates amazing breads and there are plenty of them to sample as you walk in.  You may as well try some as you will be waiting in line for … Continue reading

Yellow Bistro, Potts Point – Rating: 17/25

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Yellow Bistro has been a long-time favourite of ours.  It is home to dessert and pastry extraordinaire, Lorraine Godsmark.  From brunch (all week) to dinner (Tuesday to Saturday) it has never failed to impress.  Regardless of when you visit, be … Continue reading

Pitt St Diner, Redfern – Rating 18.5/25

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Could Redfern be the new Surry Hills?  It’s definitely following in its footsteps as more quality cafés and restaurants are crowding into the area.  Pitt St Diner is immediately friendly, roomy and welcoming.  Footpath seating is limited but there is … Continue reading

The Kick Inside, Erskineville – Rating: 18.5/25

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The Kick Inside feels more like a home than a café.  Walking into the bustling establishment, we were greeted warmly and offered a seat on the couch and coffee while we waited.  The kitchen is lined with 70s kitchen accessories … Continue reading

Café Splat, Queenscliff – Rating: 20/25 (re-review)

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Splat round two!  After our first review, this café has become the favourite of Dane’s sister so when she invited us along, we couldn’t resist a return visit. Sitting on a sun-drenched corner of Queenscliff with a gorgeous view over … Continue reading

…At Perry Lane, Paddington – Rating: 18/25

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Note that while we have not returned to confirm, the At Perry Lane Facebook page notes that this café has unfortunately shut down. …At Perry Lane is one of those cafés that only locals or ‘on-foot’ explorers would find.  Tucked away on … Continue reading

Robocog, Surry Hills – Rating 21.5/25

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On Riley Street, near the corner of Campbell Street is a fairly new café that will hopefully be open for a long, long time.  It has gotten to the point where you’re either extremely brave or extremely foolish to open … Continue reading

La Gerbe D’Or, Paddington – Rating: 20.5/25 (re-review)

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It has only been a fortnight since our visit to La Gerbe D’Or but after sampling their hot cross buns during that visit, I made the decision that this was where I wanted to buy them for this Easter. So this morning … Continue reading