Although it’s been there over a year now, I didn’t even know this place existed – I just happened to stumble across it on my way to Double Barrel and I was pleasantly surprised by its homely ‘hole-in-the-wall’ vibe, funky decor and friendly service. Ameru brings a little taste of Kenya to King St, supplying their own brand of authentic, […]

Wanting the closest possible coffee that wasn’t from Cordial, I walked the extra 20m to Beloli. Worth it. The friendly barista greeted me with a big smile and friendly chit chat. Who does that anymore? These guys. Given its proximity to RPAH, Beloli is clearly targeting the lunch rush of hospital workers (I’m pretty sure it’s literally the closest proper […]

I had a fantastic breakfast experience here a couple of years ago. The menu was excellent and my brunch was so delicious I wanted to come back and try other menu items. But most of all, the guy running the place was really passionate about his coffee. I’m always impressed when a cafe has a dedicated coffee menu, and I […]

I have a love/hate relationship with Brewtown Love: The gorgeous vintage-style decor and post-industrial converted warehouse location. The menu and its skilfully executed simple yet stylish fare. Its authenticity as a quality Newtown cafe, neither bought out nor sold out. Hate: The service – slow and careless with a terse air of arrogance. The last two times I dined in, […]

Cordial is the closest cafe to my house, and I never go there. There’s a reason for this. The friendly, family-style service is great, that’s not it. And it’s not the decent range of humble breakfast products on the menu – I like being able to get a toastie on thick, pillowy white bread rather than a sprouted rye every […]

First up, my local, my go-to, my good ol’ reliable, right-in-the-middle-of-everything purveyor of consistent coffee and BB *drumroll*… Shenkin Espresso Bar. Not to be confused with the original Shenkin on Erskineville Rd, and certainly not to be confused with the puzzling string of Shenkin Kitchens all over the place (of which Enmore, I think, is the only one left), Shenkin […]