Category Archives: Sydney – Inner East

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Bloodhound Espresso, Darlinghurst – Rating: 23.5/25 (re-review)

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One of my favourite cafés needs no introduction.  Readers will be happy to know that things have progressed and somehow improved at Bloodhound Espresso since my last review.  Not only is Matt Cauhi taking on full ownership of the establishment … Continue reading

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A Brewer’s Tale, Darlinghurst – Rating: 16/25

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A Brewer’s Tale has a very European feel to it.  Even if you’re not sitting at one of the sidewalk tables, the interior is so open and spacious that you’ll still enjoy the airiness of this café.  The interior is an … Continue reading

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Petrol, Potts Point – Rating: 17/25

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Potts Point and Kings Cross certainly have a knack for tucking restaurants away in their small side streets.  Petrol isn’t too hidden but it’s set back from MacLeay Street and therefore enjoys a quieter outlook. During our visit there wasn’t … Continue reading

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Bloodhound Espresso, Darlinghurst – Rating: 23/25

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To regular readers, it would be obvious that things were quiet here at SoS for a few weeks.  Since I first started my reviews, I promised myself that if I was no longer enjoying or enthralled by the process, that … Continue reading

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Not Just Coffee, Paddington – Rating: 21/25 (re-review)

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Seek and ye shall find.  Behind the shopfronts of Paddington’s Oxford Street, Not Just Coffee is a food and drink haven offering some unique takes on common breakfast ingredients.  Previous review here Split over multiple levels, seating is mainly available … Continue reading

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Four Ate Five, Surry Hills – Rating: 22/25 (re-review 2)

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I’m back at one of my favourite cafés so I’ll keep this brief!  I’ve reviewed Four Ate Five twice before (and visited many more times).  I’m happy to report that it remains as popular as ever and it’s still one of the … Continue reading

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Bloody Mary’s, Darlinghurst – Rating: 19/25

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Bloody Mary’s sits on a very popular strip of Darlinghurst.  It’s not only busy during the day but also abuzz in the evening.  Bordering with Kings Cross, you would be correct in assuming that the bars and restaurants along the Victoria … Continue reading

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Besser, Surry Hills – Rating: 20/25

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Besser could be considered as the offspring of Sydney Italian dining institution A Tavola.  In April of this year, Ennio Di Marco, Eugenio Maiale, Sandro Di Marino and Luke Randall opened the new spot on the dining street that everyone knows, Crown. … Continue reading

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La Buvette, Potts Point – Rating: 17.5/25

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I woke up on this particular morning feeling like a croque madame.  I know, I know, who does that?  My subconscious drove me to choose La Buvette (French for a small bar) and lo and behold, they had one on … Continue reading

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Room 10, Potts Point – Rating: 19/25

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We’re back in Llankelly Place and we’re eating where the locals eat (I know this because I was surrounded by people advising what I should try next).  We’re also lining up where the locals line up because on weekends that’s most likely … Continue reading

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Café DOV, Potts Point – Rating: 17/25

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I was actually on my way to another café this morning when the sunny courtyard of Café DOV caught my eye.  With winter still loosening its grip on Sydney, the warm rays and one spare table were enough to entice me! There … Continue reading

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Flat White Café, Woollahra – Rating: 22.5/25 (re-review 2)

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Flat White Café was previously reviewed in 2013 and 2010 and with most cafés closed on a public holiday long weekend, it was time to return to an old faithful. While the queue for takeaway coffee is often relentless, you shouldn’t be … Continue reading

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First Drop Café, East Redfern – Rating: 19/25

This busy corner café is a hive of activity on weekends.  Thanks to a few twists to some of the most popular Sydney breakfast dishes, First Drop Café’s menu as well as their accommodating staff, help to turn once-off visitors … Continue reading

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Pinbone, Woollahra – Rating: 22/25 (re-review)

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It has only been a few weeks since I first reviewed Pinbone so this will simply be a quick re-review.  I was simply desperate to taste the bacon, maple, pumpkin tart again! Breakfast is only served on Sundays and in order to … Continue reading

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Gypsy Espresso, Potts Point – Rating: 17.5/25

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Gypsy Espresso is just above ‘hole in the wall’ size but smaller than most cafés that I visit.  While their address states Macleay Street, they are actually situated around the corner in Manning Street. Space inside is quite limited with seating … Continue reading

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John Montagu, Woolloomooloo – Rating: 22/25 (re-review)

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I was very impressed when I first visited John Montagu.  It is now on its third owner but I am happy to report that not only has it stayed true to its roots, but the the coffee and food is … 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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Pinbone, Woollahra – Rating: 22/25

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Refined, poised, clean and elegant – the words that came to mind as I stepped into Pinbone this morning.  Every surface, from the polished wooden floors to the walls and tables are perfectly presented – spotless and with furniture & decorations precisely … Continue reading

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LL Wine and Dine, Potts Point – Rating: 20/25

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Note that for the following review, LL Wine & Dine was aware that I was reviewing at the time. Llankelly Place, Potts Point is just off of the main Darlinghurst Road strip of Kings Cross and it is quickly making a … Continue reading