Tag Archives: Outdoor seating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uliveto, Kings Cross – Rating: 22.5/25 (re-review)

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It has been far too long since we last visited Uliveto.  On that and all other occasions, they have excelled in the areas we are critical of.  Once again, the hosts literally welcome us with open arms to a table in … Continue reading

Revolver, Annandale – Rating: 18/25

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Revolver is a hive of activity when we arrive on Saturday morning.  Lucky for us a group are just leaving so we snap up a table inside.  A range of mouth watering treats are on display as we walk in. … Continue reading

Tiger Mottle, Paddington – Rating: 19/25

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Tiger Mottle expresso deluxe surely gets an award for being one of the most bustling cafés in Sydney.  Despite the many cafés in the area (including La Gerbe D’Or, Eat Thai and Gusto Deli Café), tables and coffee are always at a premium … Continue reading