Mind the Cup, Newtown

The cute name makes this little train station kiosk sound like a real cafe, but I was expecting station-grade fare and that’s pretty much what I got. At only $7.50, I thought they’d undercharged me! I guess it’s hard to be disappointed when that’s all you’ve paid. The coffee certainly wasn’t good, but it also wasn’t offensive – it met […]

Little Legends, Manly

While looks can sometimes be deceiving, in the case of Little Legends, all signs, from the street art to the mustachioed barista, point to a great coffee. With beans from intriguing boutique roastery, Lot61, my flat white delivers everything it’s supposed to and then some. Their regular size is smaller than most places, which makes for a perfect milk ratio, […]

AP Town, Newtown ⭐

I discovered this little gem by accident, while taking an alternative route to my favourite park. It was like coming up on an oasis: “Ooooh laneway coffee!” Newtown laneways have a whole vibe of their own, and AP Town looks like it’s belonged perfectly nestled right here since the very beginning. How long has it actually been here? These are […]

Klub Satellite, Newtown ⭐

I’m barely inside the front door and I’m already impressed. Satellite is decked out just like my dream house: pink and black with skulls, indoor plants and an interior decorating theme that lies somewhere between rave and kitsch. They have a watermelon umbrella out the front which is so cool I’m going online right now and buying one just like […]