This little beach kiosk could practically be considered a real cafe, with its very decent kitchen and cafe-grade fare. I would normally expect a sub-par coffee somewhere like this, but this coffee is good (albeit too hot for the occasion – next time remind me to order an iced latte). My BB is also good (albeit slightly sandy, thanks to […]
Redleaf Cafe, Double Bay
The Boathouse, Balmoral Beach
I like to come here for a casual seafood lunch. So what am I doing here for coffee and BB? When babies and beach, then Boathouse, I guess. The bloody seagulls are ruthless, literally swooping at me to try and grab the BB out of my hand, and succeeding in getting a piece away from the toddler. Boathouse’s BB is […]
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, […]
Workshop, Sydney
There was a time when Workshop was the place to get your morning brew, and not just because of its “in the dead centre of the CBD” location. They were known for their premium coffee, with award-winning baristas serving up some of the best coffees in Sydney. Those days are long gone. How long it’s been exactly, I don’t know, […]
Picnic, Burwood Park
One day, I found myself in Burwood. I actually lived in Burwood for a little while, back in the day, and my go-to back then was the iconic, family-run ‘Cafe Bello’ in its high-exposure Westfield corner on Burwood Rd. It was there last time I checked, but now it’s a Starbucks. C’est la vie. There was no way I was […]