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Plunge No. 46, Summer Hill – Rating: 18/25

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Plunge No. 46 is larger than it first appears in more ways than one.  The staff are quiet yet efficient, the layout makes the café appear small but it is very roomy and can seat a lot of guests while … Continue reading

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Two Chaps, Marrickville – Rating: 18.5/25

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Two Chaps in Marrickville is a great example of a place café that could make regulars out of people who aren’t even from the local area.  The menu is broad, the staff are friendly and the vibe is fantastic. The … Continue reading

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Butcherbird Café, Petersham – Rating: 17/25

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Sometimes you wake up and you just feel like something with lots of bacon.  Sometimes lots of cheese.  Sometimes fried potato.  And I bet that sometimes you just want all of those things in your mouth at once.  You know … Continue reading

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Efendy, Balmain – Rating: 19/25

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Efendy is a bit of a Sydney institution.  The restaurant is well known for its Turkish experience and offers a traditional theme inside with contemporary courtyard dining at the entrance.  Bookings are recommended but despite having one and the restaurant … Continue reading

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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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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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Two Good Eggs, Surry Hills – Rating: 20/25 (re-review)

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Last week it was time stop back in at Two Good Eggs.  This spot hit it out of the park last time so they were an obvious choice when some friends and I were after a reliably good breakfast spot Even … Continue reading

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Excelsior Jones, Ashfield – Rating: 20/25 (re-review)

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  I don’t even live that close to Ashfield but I have fond memories of this cafe so last weekend, I returned for a quick visit to Excelsior Jones.  The professionalism of the staff and the environment here as a … Continue reading

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MO, Surry Hills – Rating: 17.5/25

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The all day and night eatery MO is small but commands a decent sized crowd of patrons throughout the week.  Whether you’re tucked into the cosy, bright interior or watching the many faces and styles of Darlinghurst and Surry Hills … 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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Petrichor & Co, Brisbane – Rating: 17/25

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There’s a nice meaning behind the name of Petrichor & Co… it’s the smell of the rain!  While I was in Brisbane, I visited this café which serves well-presented dishes with a Columbian twist. It has a bright and open location … Continue reading

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Cup Half Full, Surry Hills – Rating: 18/25

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Cup Half Full sits on prime real estate.  Not only does it benefit from a corner location but it’s on Crown Street, the street where it all happens in terms of food and fashion.  So as a patron you’ll enjoy a … Continue reading

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The Picnic, Burwood – Rating: 17/25

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The Picnic has one of the more unique menus that I’ve encountered for a while.  With a series of unusual ingredients and interesting combinations, the dishes suit those looking for something slightly different to the norm.  Located in Burwood Park, … Continue reading

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Two Birds Gallery Café, Toowoon Bay – Rating: 19/25

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Idyllically situated on a sunny corner, Two Birds Gallery Café is a sprawling establishment that takes upon its shoulder the task of showing travellers as well as locals that small towns can match brunch spots in the big cities. The … Continue reading

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Fuel Espresso Bar, Brookvale – Rating: 18.5/25

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Brookvale is the coastal suburb that on first inspection appears to be the land of well-built tradies drinking green juice!  Happy to offer their wares to these unique inhabitants is Fuel Espresso.  It’s located just off of busy Pittwater Road  yet … 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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Gusto on the Beach, Curl Curl – Rating: 19/25

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Gusto on the Beach is mere metres aware from the sand of South Curl Curl Beach.  With such a stunning aspect, it was no surprise to be greeted by an ordering line at least ten people deep.  Luckily there is … Continue reading