I still mourn the day I moved away from The Point Deli…read more It used to be my local. A couple of times a week (ok, often more) I'd trundle down for one of their sumptuous sandwiches. Mostly I couldn't go past ham, avocado and salad on rye, and mostly I couldn't finish more than half. Those were happy times. Now I simply have to make a point of going back to the Point! After some time overseas I was delighted to note the shop's simple makeover (love the stripy cushions outside), but more thrillingly, my eyes went straight to the blackboard declaring Allpress coffee! Squee! I didn't think The Point Deli could get any better. Aside from the happy couple of tables outside, there are a few stools by windows and a large table to pull up a pew. But if you're coming for a lunchtime sandwich, you'll have to fight the hoards of hungry workers who all make similar pilgrimages to the point each day. Instead, I'd recommend taking your sandwich and your coffee and following your nose down the hill to Blues Point Reserve. Your deli feast will taste even better with that multi-million dollar view.

You know, I've always wanted to feel like a grown-up. This deli, more than the sandwiches, more…read morethan the salads, more than the baked goods and house-made banana bread, more than the coffee, more than the view just a short walk down the road, does that. There is a certain adult-like coolness about the space - which is painted white and cut into two parts (one room for eating and the adjoining one for ordering) - and the people - who are both alone and coupled and of much varied age. It is all very civilized and indeed, picturesque (the latter extends to the people who, here and there, look like they came straight out of a portrait picture, at least those regularly found in frames laid out for sale in department stores. This holds true particularly on my last visit, where one grandfather and his young grandson were sitting together for a meal). But you don't go to a deli for the crowd. The food here is sensational. On my last visit on a Sunday morning I had their breakfast egg roll sans the cheese and ham while, as per my request, was given a few extra things to add to the pot. As that suggests, the staff here are always very courteous about following through on your creative creations to the last dot when it comes to sandwiches - even if they're already pre-prepared. You always want to be around people who are willing to get their hands dirty. The chicken schnitzel sandwiches here are wildly popular based on my cursory observations while waiting for and then eating my breakfast roll.

I'm not a meat pie person, but the pies here are sure tasty! I had a butter chicken, vegetarian,…read moreand a cherry custard pie from here. The workers here are jubilant, are attentive to their customer's needs, and are lovely with their regulars. The pies themselves were flavorful. The upper crust of all of them was marvelous-- buttery, flaky, and melts in your mouth. The filling was superb too; not over or under spiced. Just right. Food magazines call this the best pie joint in Sydney. I can see why!

4/5 score for a pie shop? Intrigued? Pies here anytime over Bourke st bakery even if they open next…read moredoor. Nice to be acknowledged when they had a morning rush. Wonderful extra shot macchiato took some time, worth the wait. Have i mentioned how bloody good their pies are? Sure @ $7 a pop, they are not ordinarily cheap. Instead, they will leave you quite satisfied for breakfast/lunch and tempting you to share those pies for your loved ones. They do takeaways, makes your decision easy. If our mashed peas beef pie n butter chicken pie are any indication to the rest they have to offer, i will be back to sample the rest of their lovingly crafted pies. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Such a super cute place my Aussie friends brought me to. My favorite was the pecan pie and cinnamon…read moreroll. That says a lot since I'm from Texas and we are known for pecan pie. These pastries tasted so fresh and without the added sugar from corn syrup. I enjoyed everything I tried and would love a spot like this in Dallas.

Within 100m of this bakery are 5-6 other options for coffee and snacks, so to compete you'd have to…read moredo something particularly well. These guys do cakes and cookies... quiche and bread... a range of meat pies.... and (most importantly) it is all great value and delicious. The last time I came here I grabbed the baked cheesecake and a mac. The cheesecake was awesome. Best part was that as a single tart like serve, it was not too small or too large to munch through contentedly. The mac had too much froth for my liking, but once removed, the remainder of the mac was great. Only annoyance is that when removing some of the froth I lost some of the crema and coffee oil... So if you desire good coffee and cake and don't feel like paying $5+ for something sweet, then this place is for you. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Di Stefano Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

(Beware how to make dbl mac in this review. Some what ranty)…read more.. Wandering down a somewhat unkempt street across from the Epping Coles I noticed a stairway going up to a wooden platform that almost hides a cafe behind it. Honestly, I love the effort that has gone into the design of this place. Somehow you get transported to somewhere peaceful and relaxing (I especially loved and quickly grabbed one of the comfy chairs near the door). The coffee they use here is Campos, so they have a few extra brownie points to start with, and while they were able to extract a fairly good crema, it was ruined with too much milk. This is certainly not uncommon, unfortunately, and likely only an issue for people like me who drink macchiatos. After my second milky dbl of the day, I am feeling a little like a broken record I think justification is in order. For me, a dbl mac is one of the harder coffees to make well. Most people fail immediatly by over espressing the coffee to stretch a single into a dbl rather than making two singles. All this does is stress the bean making the consistency more watery and the flavour more bitter. Then coffee crema comes down to alot of things. The pressure in the machine, the temp of the cup and portafilter and how tight the coffee was packed. Also harder if you use to singles as the first shot might burn the second. Finally the milk. I think when people hear double, they think "large" but it is incorrect. The milk (a dot of froth and teaspoon of milk) performs an essential function of stopping the coffee crema from burning. If you can not see a dark espresso colour at the bottom you've added too much. So why order the hardest coffee to make from unsuspecting cafes? Other than being a bastard, when someone gets it right it is fantastic. It is also a great way to measure the skills of who ever is making the coffee. Anyone can make a cap or latte, as most issues are covered up by the milk. The great thing though is that if they can make a dbl mac well, their caps and lattes will be amazing. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Campos Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A Special Features ------------------------ Toilets

Grabbed a couple breakfasts this morning, The deck out the front seems never to have enough tables…read morefor the size of the deck which is shame as inside is very noisy. We thought we were reasonably lucky when got a seat on the porch area but to our surprise another couple sat at a table behind us that was really close and only really enough for one person as there wasn't any room for the second person. This was a bit unusual. The food was reasonable except a little greasy from the bacon and hash brown looked like had seen better days (so we didn't eat them). The coffee was well made and still Campos so it had plenty of flavour.

The biggest drawcard for this bakery is their fabulous cheese and bacon rolls-cheapest in town, at…read more$1.80! They're bigger, fluffier, and have more ingredients than the rolls you would get in a bundle pack from your supermarket. Other products include: cheap bread rolls, French baguettes, sourdough bread, Vienna bread, toast, croissants and sweet treats, eggs, soft drinks, flavoured milk, and one of my favourite juices which I find harder and harder to find these days-mango and banana.

A cute Korean cafe that has a similar vibe and aesthetic to the ones I've been to in Korea…read more However, their bingsu was not good. We ordered the strawberry bingsu and the bingsu texture was off -- it was not soft and did not melt in your mouth right away like the ones I've had before. The strawberry flavor tasted artificial and it reminded me of Strawberry Nesquik Milk.

There's one word to describe this place: cute. Now I don't normally like coining a place cute, but…read moretake one look at the miniature cakes and you'll agree. Hello Happy is a Korean cafe/bakery/cake house that provides the customers with an eyeful of both asian and western desserts. The logo is fittingly designed in a happy looking font and they even have a little happy face mascot. It almost reminds me of Max Brenner chocolates (the bald man) logo. You can get a coffee and cake deal for $6.50, although some of the smaller pieces seem a bit pricey for it's size. The walls decorated in ornate graffiti style with adequate seating out the back amongst all the giant plants sprawled around the place. If you're passing through Strathfield, make sure you take a little detour here.

Well Scramble me crazy, their eggs, which are free-range folks, are divine!…read more A one minute prance down the street from my house, I pass Scrambled everyday, and just as often mutter, "One day ... You and me, one day." It was as though Scrambled had blurred itself into the backdrop of my daily cruise down Enmore Street, and for that reason, I was no longer intrigued by the cozy wooden tables outside or the light, fresh inside ambiance that radiated tattoos and show posters ... But behold, the awesomeness that was a post-Thursday party, Friday afternoon brunch at Scrambled! The menu is modestly priced, with breakfast costing between $10 and $15, and coffee prices your average. Our large skim caps were massive and delectable, in fun red mugs that made sipping from them feel like I was at a Little Red Riding Hood themed party... And then the food came ... First things first, I rarely eat eggs, and I couldn't tell you the last time I had a biteful of baby chicken. This may be why these were some of the most savory, delicious eggs I've ever had... Scrambled eggs with haloumi and mustard seed ($12) doesn't sound all too exciting, but they were fluffy and cheesy and everything "y" you could probably name. They were served with toasted turkish and mushrooms for good measure, making the meal complete and out of this world. We also ordered the breakfast quesadilla ($12), which was garlic flavored and packed with slightly spicy red beans, peppers, and onions. OLE! Two perfectly poached eggs on the side and a sprinkle of springtime salad and avocado helped make for a morning of Mexican nostalgia. Minus the tequila.. It wasn't midday yet. This plate was festive, fresh, and fun, but not truly memorable .... Overall, Scrambled has squirmed it's way out of backdrop bordem and salsaed it's was into my breakfast behavior.

Another foray into "a new brunch" place paid off today. We…read moreboth had Spanish Eggs with chorizo,olives,Spanish onions ,feta,sun dried tomatoes & baby spinach with Turkish toast. Very tasty , and nice to se the chorizo was soft and easy to eat. Most meals are "scrambled eggs", hence the name I think, but there are other choices. Lots of different ingredients used, makes the choice difficult but also encourages you to come back to try another variation. Ordered "well done" Turkish toast, and a "hot" skinny latte, both served as requested. Staff very friendly, service quick. Fabulous background music , not too loud. Great decor, relaxing and not "squashy" We will be back.

I visited this establishment on a food tour a few weeks ago and wished I could have stayed longer…read moreor tried other things. The cases were full of things I really wanted to try. That said, the tour provided us ginger brûlée tart, which reminded me of pastel de nata. It was ok, not my style. Despite this, I could tell the treat was well prepared.

The vegan eggplant, chickpea & mint roll was savory, flavorful, and hearty. The dough was nice and…read moreflaky and soft. The eggplant, chickpea and mint blended nicely. I did use the tomato sauce which added a nice flavor. Friendly service, lovely neighborhood. Definitely recommend.