Great little coffee spot that also serves a good, hearty breakfast. Close to Australia Square down…read morea little alleyway. Don't let the long lines fool you if you want food, they are all just getting takeaway coffee. Excellent service in spite of the crowd.

Wha a delightful little spot - reggae, blues, jazz. Good breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The Yelp…read moremap has it a little wrong but easy to see down the alley from the Main Street.

We got takeaway coffees here one morning on our way to the train station. We ordered inside at the…read morecounter, and realized later that there is also a takeaway window for ordering. The barista's friend stopped by the window to chitchat with him. He still paid good attention to us despite that, and was very warm and friendly. The coffee shop had chill vibes, and seemed like a good place to relax. The coffees were great. We didn't order any food, but the sandwiches looked really good too.

I went here for lunch recently and it was a good choice. I had the STAR - sourdough toast, tomato,…read moreavocado and ricotta. A good amount of ricotta and tomato and half an avo. The avo was disappointing as it was mostly full of brown bits so I was only able to have a couple of mouthfuls. The other options also look good. Coffee was spot on. Would definitely come here again.

To say that I have found the best cafe in Westleigh is likely to be correct. To say that I have…read morefound the only cafe in Westleigh may also be correct. :-) Though honestly... the coffee I had here was certainly on par with or better than the average cafe you'd find in the CBD of Sydney. The crema was better than decent, and it had the perfect amount of milk. About the only issue here was that the coffee was over espressed, and as such, was a bit watery. Still, when all is said and done, if you are in need of coffee, this is your best bet in this region. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 6/10 Coffee beans - Bellaroma Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

We have been shopping at Westleigh since the Centre opened but being so close to home have never…read morefelt the need to have lunch there. We changed that philosophy yesterday and had lunch at Cafe n'More. Both of us were so impressed with our meals. Both were super fresh, well prepared and nicely presented. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I have to say the milkshakes were the best we have had in years. Lots of it and icey cold - the way they should be.

Bargain breakfasts to be had at this sneaky find not to mention the coffee is good…read more I had a breakfast board which was well presented with the right mix of savoury and sweet: perfectly folded eggs, mushrooms, hashbrown, tomato along with a mini fruit salad as dessert to my savoury. A brilliant idea. It was like eating at a buffet or when you can't decide between scrambled eggs or fruit salad you can have both!! My partner got the bacon and egg roll and coffee for $9! Decent sized as well. They also had a big brekky with bulgogi which I will have to try next time. Would definitely come here again.

Great little cafe; I was in search of the John Smith cafe, but I got lost and decided to stop by…read morehere instead-- glad I did! Since it was hot outside, I decided to order the apple ginger juice. It's a well suited combo and was just the refreshing kick I needed. It came in a super cute mason jar fitted with a straw in the cap. I'm sure this sounds like an unnecessary detail, but since a lot of hipster cafes come without a lid and just the straw, I really appreciated the lid so that the straw didn't float up or out. The bulgogi burger was made promptly and came out on a small wooden cutting board with a bowl of fries (or do Aussies call them chips? Sorry... tourist here). The fries were well salted, but I wish it had come with ketchup... Sure, I could've asked, but I elected to be lazy. They make some good quality fries, though-- there wasn't a single one that got in the mix that was accidentally burnt, even on the tips! The burger was delicious, but if I could make improvements I would juice it up a bit, whether it be through the bulgogi it self or adding a compatible sauce of some sort. I felt it was a bit dry, and with my decision to eat fries sans ketchup, the combo made me wish I had more juice. The service was excellent; the barista/waiter was very attentive and noticed immediately when I had finished scanning the menu to take my order. Every aspect of my interaction with him was friendly. The staff are Korean, and the older man (I think the main cook?) noticed that I'm probably Korean too and made an effort to thank me for stopping by while I was paying the the barista/waiter. So friendly! During my time there I noticed several people who seemed like regulars stopping by for their brew. The staff and regulars greeted each other like great friends, and I heard every single one of the regulars compliment them on their delicious coffee. If I'm back in the area, I'll be making an effort to stop by again and try their coffee!

Love the vibe of this spot right off of George street. Cute indoor-outdoor patio and excellent…read morebeans. Menu looks tasty but I didn't grab food.

I had cappucino, and my wife went with latte. Both beautifully done. Then we shared a fresh…read moresqueezed oj. Perfect. My acai bowl had fresh fruit, granola, and shredded coconut over icey acai. This had nice balance, not too sweet, and healthy as all get out. (Where did that expression come from?) My wife chose brushetta with halved cherry tomatoes, over avocado toast. There was a side of hulami cheese which benefitted from a lemon juice dousing. This was a super savory way to start our day. We loved everything.

I am lucky enough to live in the mecca of great hipster cafes in Sydney... Marrickville…read more And now, I have to announce that we have found the best one. It is... Illi Hill. Yup. Sorry. I had one of the best cafe breakfasts ever in life, and as a newly converted pescatarian, hanging on by a thread, forever conflcted between my carnivore tastebuds but philosophical angst over factory farming... I have to say... I think I will have to eat the Illi Hill burger at some stage. I almost cried tears of joy when I saw a pair of them perched on the counter, ready to be dispatched to two very lucky lunchtime diners. Those burgers looked absolutely incredible. I am not exagerrating one bit! And then, also on the menu, ricotta buttermilk hotcakes that I will have to try at some point... soon! I've had a freshly baked ricotta and blueberry muffin from them, which needless to say, was pretty delicious. The cafe standard in Marrickville is very, very high and these guys have dfinitely met it, and even raised the game! Really great little spot, through and through. And they're so nice! Haven't even mentioned that, but yup... super friendly and thoughtful too.

Had the burger! Was delicious! Well presented and filling, chips are proper potato cut…read more The restaurant is nicely decorated, bit Art Deco hipster. Staff are super friendly and good!!!

Was looking for a nice coffee shop to read, and I came across Doppio Espresso. Great location, good…read morecoffee, great service, and pleasant atmosphere. Great location: I've always walked on George street, but I discovered Pitt street is even nicer! Less crowded, quieter, and more tree shades. Doppio Espresso is located at the heart of CBD, convenient and accessible. Good coffee: I ordered an ice mocha and it far exceeded my own expectations! First of all, I loved the way they presented it in a mason jar. Second, I'm a big ice cream, chocolate, and coffee lover. My ice mocha had a good balance of all three goodies. It wasn't overly sweet or overly bitter- just right. Great service: The servers were all really attentive and friendly. They made the effort to ask me specifically what I wanted for my orders- ice cream in my ice mocha? Toast and butter for my banana bread? Pleasant atmosphere: Loved the decor and set up of the coffee shop- local and friendly atmosphere. The music volume was also just right- in my case, I went to Doppio Espresso intending on drinking a nice cup of coffee and reading some books. The music had no lyrics, so it was pleasant and at the same time not distracting. Why is it missing a star? - The inside sitting space is a little too cramped. Great for a short stay, but not for a long sitting. - As I was reaching the end of my ice mocha, the server came multiple times to clear my plate/mug. It felt like I was being rushed to leave. In general, I really enjoyed my stay at Doppio Espresso :)

After a morning run to see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge this morning I was famished. I was…read morelooking for healthy breakfast options all up George Street, but just could not settle for a baked good today. I reached my serviced apartment block and hadn't found anything, then I looked across the road and saw Doppio Espresso. A muffin it is, I thought. I got inside and all my dreams were answered, with a big bowl of Bircher muesli, with a big bowl of yoghurt and fruit next to it. They had heaps of other breakfast options (cooked to eat in) and lots to takeaway too. Smoked salmon rolls, blueberry glazed bagels, muffins and much more. The guys were really nice behind the counter and it looks like they could make a good cup of coffee too. They do catering. Oh and the Bircher was delicious.

A lovely coffee cafe located inside the food court of Macquarie Mall .The vibe , food and coffee…read moreare amazing . You place your order and they give you a table number . You could sit on any table at the corner than they would bring you the coffee when they are ready . We have two cappuccino coffees and one latte coffee . The aroma of the coffee are amazing! There is a menu for breakfast , lunch and afternoon tea . Interesting items in the menu are lobster roll , seafood platter, Angus beef burger, Lobster waffle Benedict, etc Seating are nice and away from the chaos of the mall . The tables and chairs are located in the middle of the malls and good lighting. Good customer service . Someone commented their pasta was too spicy . Wide selection of food items on the menu . You could find something for everyone in the group . Coffee tasted exceptional good ! A five stars experience!

I have now been to this cafe twice, and while my first experience focused on their nice range of…read morecakes (removing some of the focus from their coffee), this last time my lack of cake made me in turn focus on the coffee. Putting my day into context first, I have had some exceptionally bad coffee today, and so these guys and a very low bar to get over. Long story short, the sun was out, the creme was the right colour, there was not too much milk, and while I was not blown away with the coffee, it certainly was the best on offer in walking distance (and I had been walking pretty far). With heaps of tables inside and out, you are bound to get a seat, and having the sunlight above you on a good day, or watching the rain come down on a bad each have their own attraction. If you are in the area and in need of a coffee, these guys can be trusted to fix you up. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Illy coffee Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A