Category Archives: Sydney – Eastern Suburbs

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Little Bay Café, Rose Bay – Rating: 17.5/25

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Two apologies!  Firstly, for the lack of updates (I’ve been away in Italy) and secondly for the phone photographs this review.  I’ll have my SLR back in action next week! Little Bay Café is on a main road and surrounded … Continue reading

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Bondi Hall, Bondi – Rating: 16.5/25

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With such a broad choice of cafés at Bondi Beach, it’s hard to pick one.  But that’s just what my guest and I had to do!  With no recommendations from readers this week, we simply chose a spot and sat … Continue reading

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One Six Nine Café, Randwick – Rating: 16.5/25

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One Six Nine is a bright and airy counter service café.  It has more hot takeaway options than a lot of other spots I’ve visited but there’s also a comprehensive dine-in menu. Service was quite lax during my visit.  No water, … Continue reading

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Shuk, North Bondi – Rating: 17.5/25

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While Bondi beachfront can be a whirlwind of too many beachgoers, backpackers, loud cars and average eateries, move back one block and it actually becomes what you could describe as tranquil.  The early morning (ie before 9am) especially is quite … Continue reading

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X74, Coogee – Rating: 16.5/25

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  With winter approaching, I find myself seeking out even more coastal cafés (as they’re more likely to be bathed in sunshine) so Coogee seemed liked a logical suburb.  Joining me today were some friends who have a one year … Continue reading

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The Little Kitchen, Coogee – Rating: 22/25

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So today it was hot and sticky.  The drive was long, the quest for parking was almost as long and the walk down the hill to The Little Kitchen was punishing… but I’d do it all again! Despite the small … Continue reading

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The Trail, Vaucluse – Rating: 22/25

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Right near the beginning of New South Head Road is a small, easily-missable café.  It’s an unassuming establishment with a small number of tables but it’s clean and presentable.  Service was spot-on throughout and this is probably one of the … Continue reading

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Posto No. 19, Rushcutters Bay – Rating: 14.5/25

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Posto No. 19 has a prominent yet reasonably quiet location with the all-important barista taking prime position at the street-facing counter.  Inside you’ll find a split level layout with a decent number of tables to ensure that you most likely won’t be … Continue reading

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Bus Stop Café, Clovelly- Rating: 21.5/25 (re-review)

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For such a high scoring café, one year is way too long for a re-review!  So with fond memories of speedy service and flavoursome dishes on my mind, I grabbed a friend and headed back to Bus Stop Café! While the service crew … Continue reading

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Three Blue Ducks, Bronte – 16/25 (re-review 2)

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I’ve had a hot and cold relationship with Three Blue Ducks.  Opinions have been mixed during previous reviews and it’s about to have an even more tumultuous time. My guests and I didn’t mind waiting for our table because we’ve visited … Continue reading

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Porch and Parlour, Bondi – Rating: 20/25

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The Porch and Parlour journey started with Sarah Hendriks and Sam Smith.  Sam has honed his skills at many reputable establishments including Duende and Balthazar in Perth and Soda in Bondi Beach.  He was head chef at Faraway Bay eco … Continue reading

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Bondi Rescue HQ Launch

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  Bondi Rescue HQ is a café overlooking picturesque north Bondi Beach.  This juice and smoothie hut is an extension of the Bondi Rescue brand and aims to bring fresh and healthy alternatives to the iconic beach. Lifeguard and Bondi … Continue reading

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Almond Bar, Darlinghurst – Rating: 19.5/25

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  Sydney breakfasters, listen up!  I have both good news and bad news for you.  The good is that there is a spot specialising in Syrian breakfasts!  The bad is that these are not daily or even weekly events… you’ll … Continue reading

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Three Blue Ducks, Bronte – Rating: 17/25 (re-review)

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  Now that Three Blue Ducks has had some time to stretch its wings since my last review, I was excited to see how it has developed and what it now has to offer.  Somehow they seem to be able … Continue reading

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Jo & Willys Depot Café, North Bondi – Rating: 16.5/25

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I wish that I had checked out the Foursquare tips for Jo and Willys Depot Café before I visited.  If I had, I would have seen the suggestion to arrive prior to 9AM to avoid the crowd.  And what a crowd … Continue reading

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Popolo, Rushcutters Bay – Rating: 18.5/25

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Nestled serenely between McLachlan Avenue and Neild Avenue in Rushcutters Bay, Popolo is an Italian restaurant with style.  The contemporary interior with subdued lighting was certainly warm and welcoming on this winter morning. I was greeted at the door by the maitre … Continue reading

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Yellow, Potts Point – Rating: 19.5/25 (re-review)

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The last time I reviewed this location, it was named Yellow Bistro.  People came in droves to experience Lorraine Godsmark’s dessert perfection but when she moved on, Brass moved in.  Its stay was short-lived and almost a year ago,  yet still with some … Continue reading

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PaperPlanes, Bondi – Rating: 21.5/25

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Note that for the following review, PaperPlanes was aware that I was reviewing at the time. A few weeks ago I reviewed LL Wine & Dine in Potts Point.  For those who read the review or who have been to LLW&D, PaperPlanes … Continue reading

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Parc Café, Randwick – Rating: 19/25

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Yes if you read enough reviews, you’ll hear a lot about the abundance of cyclists who visit this café especially on the weekends so I was prepared for a chaotic crush.  However despite the close proximity to Centennial Park and … Continue reading