What attracted me to Crave Coffee was its unusual exterior and location. Situated on Maddox Street,…read more(Nothing unusual about that), it has the appearance of a warehouse, a small outlet for coffee related paraphernalia and the coffee itself. Then, if you follow the instructions and go upstairs, you'll find the actual cafe in a sort of loft, hovering over the warehouse section of the business. I entered the establishment, unsure of whether I was supposed to be in there, the place was empty. Apart from the massive sign which read, "Now Open" there was no way of knowing whether it was open or not. (Give me a sign lord!) I walked upstairs and was met by the barista, I asked if they did milkshakes, I wanted a shake badly, eager for something refreshing to sooth my dehydrated skin. I could feel the dryness in my hands. They didn't serve milkshakes, "Coffee" she said, was all they did. (That and food.) I told her of how I had already had four coffees that morning. This was no lie, I had one when I woke up and then I had three meetings, all involving a caffeinated beverage. I succumbed, such was my desire to find out about this small and mysterious cafe. However, in order not to further destroy myself with these caffeinated treats, I decided to get a Macchiato, a small coffee (Still probably with the same amount of caffeine.) The coffee was really, really tasty. I sat with a bottle of tap water and sipped some water with my coffee at a ratio of ten to one in order to get some liquids into my body, other than the rain.

This is arguably the Best Coffee in Sydney!…read more Fresh Roasted on site and used in many of the best cafes in Sydney. I turned up today to buy my regular kilo bag of their signature "Lindt Blend" beans (for home) and find that they have expanded to the restaurant space next door! (...good to see the same team that has been doing it for years) The Breakfast is Great. I had the Chorizo with scrambled egg and sourdough. Still the best Coffee. Now with more room to hangout for Coffee and Breckky or Lunch. They also do a mean takeaway coffee at the front. (Okay so I'm excited for them!)

We've been back a few times since my original review and while the menu has changed (no more black…read moresausage), this is still a cute little place in Newtown worth a visit.

One of my first food stops in Sydney…read more Having tried cronuts and cruffins in the East and West Coast of America. I wanted to see what the Aussies could cook up in the Golden Coast. I was pretty impressed with the 16 different flavors of cronuts/cruffins they bake each day. However after trying 4 different flavors (Red Velvet, Boston cream, Orange spice & custard and Chocolate Lavender) I wasn't impressed anymore. Mr. Holmes and Dominique Ansel preserves the meaning of quality over quantity. This is not reflected at Brewtown Newtown. Nearly all their pastries lacked a heavy dose of cream. The cronuts did not even have real layers of croissant in between. The cruffins weren't flaky enough. Sure it was covered in sugar but it was missing that sweet spot (literally). The taste wasn't quite there yet. I also got to try something I've never seen before and to be honest I'm a bit embarassed I ate something so sinfully disgusting. The Elvis burger. I have no idea why it's called that and I don't think this is in anyway a rock star burger. It's basically a burger with plain cronuts as the buns. The moment I took a bite I could feel the heart attack I'm getting when I turn 85. I tasted every drop of oil that was soaked the cronuts and the beef patty from the fryer. Elvis Burger, you won the award for the most disgusting thing I ate in 2015. Do I regret it? A little. Was it good? Kinda. Would I do it again? Probably not, I clogged enough arteries already. P.S. They also have a ridiculously long wait for brunch, I ended up getting take away. This place is kind of overhyped, given it's predictable location (the hipster neighborhood of Sydney.)

Such a unique experience! I love the different venues, activities, food, drinks, and atmospheres…read moreThe Grounds of Alexandria provides. You can tell the amount of detailed thought that goes into every aspect of their business and its praise is well deserved. I love their art/theme installations as they are beautiful to see. Since they do change them, it definitely creates more want and opportunity to visit The Grounds of Alexandria. So happy I went!

Took out of town visitors. It did not disappoint. Food was…read morelovely. Great presentation and taste. Probably the best shepherds pie I've had. It has a variety of eating places from casual to upscale. Quiet garden settings to the hustle and bustle of its busy restaurant. Decorated in ways to capture your interest and keep you engaged. The venue even has a small petting zoo on property. Seasonally they decorate their gardens and it can be quite the spectacle. Definitely a wow factor. My guests eyes nearly popped out of her head. lol. It was a wonderful experience.

This one went downhill rapidly over the course of the many many years we lived right around the…read morecorner. I used to reliably get a great flat white from them in the morning and then over the course of a few years time, starting maybe in 2016 the service rapidly declined. All the baristas we knew and loved left, big management change over, and that was that. I tried them again last year because we were in the area, and it was not at all the same level of quality. Sad face.

There is a lot of hype around Campos as a brand. There's a certain expectation that comes with all…read morehype, but I don't need to tell you how good their coffee was as every coffee drinker already know this. And in this place nothing seems more important than coffee. Upon entering, I was welcomed with huge airy space, high ceilings, polished concrete floors and exposed brick walls. It certainly has chic industrial-warehouse feel to it. You can choose some pastry from the selections at the counter, order their specials or choose something from their menu. Their breakfast menu is pretty basic. My favourite is the 'Build-your-own' Breakfast for obvious reason, you can choose what you put on your plate. I built mine from bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, chèvre and tomato. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. There's satisfaction in watching the yolk oozing out as I cut into it. Sautéed mushrooms were nicely seasoned. My kids were able to choose their favourite breakfast, some bacon with scrambled egg. It was good simple breakfast done well.

I like the organic healthy food here....nuff said. I've been…read morehere several times. Brekkie, lunch and dinner. Each time I've enjoyed the food. Peanut butter latte is my go to for coffee here..... so good! If you want decent food and not too bad price.... check it out!

Cooh Alexandria is a brand new cafe just across the road from the Grounds of Alexandria. It took…read moreover the spot of another restaurant and converted it to a breakfast and lunch place, which is totally fine in my book. The original started in Curl Curl and I have never been to it. The space is massive here, so it can accommodate corporate functions, parties, and spillover from the Grounds of Alexandria if you don't want to wait. Because the space is so large, it can also accommodate a lot of prams. I saw a lot of prams...like pram central. Since there's outdoor seating you can also bring dogs if you like, cause we brought ours. The food is organic, wholesome, and fresh so they say, and judging by the taste, I would agree. I ordered the Zucchini Buckwheat Fritters with Bacon and Poached Eggs. It was a little new, and tasted great. My fiancee ordered the Veggie Bowl, also fresh and tasty, but the pesto was a little overpowering. The place loses marks on service, probably because it's so big. They seemed understaffed since it took a while for someone to serve us as well as for them to come around again if we needed anything. It's probably attributed to just opening a little over a month ago, so once their service can get worked out, this place is definitely a good addition to the area. Til then, 3 stars...if service gets better then 4 stars.

How you spend your time are the moments you make and remember. Well hidden in the suburb of…read moreRosebery is a type of coffee experience you often read about in blogs or watch in vlogs. Here is your chance to take some time out from the mundane and predictable. A coffee made with precision and care. I'm not a coffee snob but I am always grateful when my palette is treated to a mellow and full bouquet of flavours. Do yourself a favour. Make time for a great coffee because you won't remember bad coffee. You will remember a Di Bartoli coffee.

My friend who is working around here took me this place some years ago for a cup of coffee. I…read morealready knew this shop before but I never expected we can have a coffee here. I used to think this place is just for selling the coffee machines. However, I was wrong! They sell so many different types of coffee beans as well as machinery plus small items for coffee. On top, they do machine service as well. Mainly for takeaway but there are two stools and one small table which is good enough for two people to sit and enjoy barista's fresh coffee. I usually order soy latte ($4.00 at Apr 2017).

Chambers is my absolute favorite coffee spot near the CBD. Their coffee is delicious, and the chai…read moreis great too. I've grabbed a lot of their takeaway food options, and the chicken and avocado wrap was so good! The vibes inside are very cozy, and they have indoor and outdoor seating options (including an upstairs sit down area). The coffee is always made fast (which I appreciate) but never feels rushed - always a perfect sip.

Chambers is a quaint café located in the heart of Haymarket. With chic European vibes and a great…read morerange of delicious café classics, this is the perfect spot to take a break, refuel and people watch. What I tried: - Well-being breakfast: Smoked salmon, poached eggs, avacado, toast and salad mix - Eggs Benedict: Poached eggs on sourdough with mushrooms and baby spinach topped with hollandaise sauce - Black forest cake

Place was great! Food was fantastic! Piper our server was so on her game! Best place for breakfast…read morefor sure! Thank you again for the hospitality!

The Grumpy Barista, previously of the inner west suburb of Petersham has found its way to a new…read morelocation in Alexandria. The café occupies the corner of Garden st and Henderson Road and is industriously styled with cool marble and pink interior and a hanging garden. There's plenty of space inside and out, so I you won't be waiting long for a table. Serving Toby's estate coffee and a range of modern Australian dishes for both breakfast or lunch, as well as some sweet treats, is a popular café with the locals and visitors to the area alike. I've visited now on more than one occasion and the café is continuously striving to perfect their menu offerings. A group of us dined on this day to sample a number of the menu choices. The Grumpy's special of chili scrambled eggs were presented atop sourdough bread and a side of heirloom carrots, a heatlhy and wholesome meal. The winner of the day, and also one recommended to us was the Green Pea Smash with burrata and prosciutto. A great combination of flavours. From the sweets menu, we went for the Fig Brioche, topped with macadamia, honey, ricotta and vanilla ice cream (in place of the regular fairy floss). There were a few fruits topping it and would love to have a few more. The Grumpy's granola and pannacotta is also not only beautiful, but delicious and served with a raspberry pannacotta. Could be a sweet or breakfast ;) The venue also serves the famous cronuts (a mix of a doughnut and croissant, filled with a range of insides like cream, Nutella, caramel and topped with oreos etc. Surprise yourself. The guys at grumpy's are always friendly and hospitable. Make sure you pay them a visit.