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Excelsior Jones, Ashfield – Rating: 19/25

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Look out!  Café fever is heading west.  This week we discover Excelsior Jones, a hip new café in Ashfield, which  is just as happening as any in Surry Hills.  We bundle into the car early on a Sunday (10am is … Continue reading

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Fleetwood Macchiato, Erskineville – Rating: 20/25

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What was The Kick Inside has now become Fleetwood Macchiato and what a great discovery this café has turned out to be.  We both (April and Dane) paid them a visit earlier this week and Dane liked it so much … Continue reading

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Forsyth Café, Naremburn – Rating: 16/25

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Two quick reviews for you this weekend.  First up is Forsyth Café in Naremburn which is the shopfront for a multi award winning coffee and tea company.  The location is quite humble and retro while providing a massive variety of … Continue reading

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The Milk Bar by Café Ish, Redfern – Rating: 15.5/25

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We were devastated to hear that Café Ish of Surry Hills had closed.  Would Dane ever find another soft shell crab omelette that even came close to his number one dish since the birth of Sydney on Sunday?  We didn’t have to wait long … Continue reading

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Lyne Park Café, Rose Bay – Rating: 18/25

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  If a friend hadn’t recommended Lyne Park Café we would not have even known it was there.  Situated in the clubhouse of the tennis centre on New South Head Road, the café overlooks a picnic perfect park and the … Continue reading

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Fish & Co., Annandale – Rating: 16/25

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For such an award winning café, Fish & Co. (The Sustainable Seafood Café) was very quiet throughout our visit.  With restaurant and food awards from Channel 7, 2UE, SBS and more, they obviously know their seafood but what about their breakfast? … Continue reading

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Cornersmith, Marrickville – Rating: 17/25

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Marrickville has always been known for it’s great food selection.  However rather than Greek delis and Vietnamese bakeries, a new breed of cooks are in town.  Cornersmith caters for the food and coffee needs of Sydney’s modern young professionals, as … Continue reading

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Indigo, Double Bay – Rating: 18/25

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This week we venture east to Indigo in Double Bay.  We are surrounded by luxury cars, couples in designer sports wear and delicious looking food.  We’ve heard rumours that it’s the café of choice for the paparazzi.  They hide surrounded by … Continue reading

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Bondi Picnic, Bondi – Rating: 17/25

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We’re at Bondi in the winter and it’s cold and rainy.  We dream of a summer’s day at the beach but alas we head inside to eat instead.  It’s not so bad after all.  Bondi Picnic is a hip and … Continue reading

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Vinery Foods, Annandale – Rating: 14/25

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Vinery Foods is a location that is open for breakfast through to dinner.  They are in an area that boasts many other cafés such as Bar Sirocco, Le Comptoir, Clover Café and Gallery Café so you are definitely spoilt for choice … Continue reading

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Copo Café and Diner, Drummoyne – Rating: 16/25

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Considering Copo Café and Diner is located just off a major road overlooking a car park, business is doing very well.  It has two levels with the ground floor containing the barrista and plenty of tables.  Internal stairs lead to the … Continue reading

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Labancz Patisserie, Rozelle – Rating: 18.5/25

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We’re subscribed to Labancz’s Facebook page and have been receiving photo updates of sumptuous looking pastries and hot cross buns.  Today we decide it’s time to visit in person and sink our teeth into some freshly baked treats. The café has … Continue reading

Birthdayish

Today for my Birthday my choice was to return with the whole family to enjoy one of my favourite dishes out of all our reviews – the soft shell crab omelette at Café Ish.

The service was quick and friendly, Alchemy coffee was outstanding and most importantly of all, the food was once again top-class.

Thanks for another great year, readers!  April and I look forward to bringing you many more cafés!

Dane

Soft shell crab omelette

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Toby’s Estate Café, Woolloomooloo – Rating: 15/25

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This Wolloomooloo location plays host to a Toby’s Estate Espresso School as well as a café.  Never short of customers in search of a a good cup of coffee we figured this was a must-visit on our Sydney café endeavours. … Continue reading

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Le Petit Crème, Darlinghurst – Rating: 18.5/25

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7am to 2:30pm are the very conservative hours that Le Petite Crème operates within (8am on Sundays).  We arrived early at this quiet (but not for long) café and were served immediately by a duo of friendly Italian and French … Continue reading

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Tripod Café, Darlington – Rating: 20/25

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This is a relaxed part of the world.  There is no rushing, pushing or long take away queues.  We’re on Abercrombie Street in Darlington and the lack of uni students streaming by means it’s a weekend.  There are a few … Continue reading

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STORE Espresso, Camperdown – Rating: 18/25

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If you want to go on a picnic but can’t be bothered organising the food, drinks and blanket, look no further than STORE Espresso.  It’s located next to Camperdown Park, just off Parramatta Road in Sydney’s inner west.  If picnicing … Continue reading

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13b, Darlinghurst – Rating: 20.5/25

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13b Café and Cocktail Bar Friendly, stylish and delicious.  These three adjectives sum up our latest Sunday adventure.  Also still going by its previous moniker The Safe House, 13b is one block away from the alternate universe known as Oxford … Continue reading

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Barzura, Coogee – Rating: 15.5/25

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A gentle sea breeze and morning sun provide perfect conditions for our breakfast outing at Coogee Beach today.  People are milling about outside waiting for their take away orders.  It’s a large café and the waitstaff are running around trying to … Continue reading