This is Major Tom to... No! I won't go down that road, let's try another route. Like the dumbbell…read morewielding moustachioed man of strength at the circus this cold drip coffee connoisseur delights and astounds the crowd as he goes about his daily grind. First impressions count, and GC had me at hello... That 'tash, is to curling what.... Curling is to the winter olympics. Awesome sauce! I fully expect moustache rides will be on the menu if business ever hits the skids. Alas, despite the gleeful charm of the curly coifed one, nothing short of an excellent coffee with character was going to make the all important lasting impression on me and sadly in that area GC disappoints. I gave GC the Soy Latte test and the Long Black test and it just doesn't measure up to other coffee in the area. I like strong coffee with complexity and GC just doesn't have that. It's not the worst but it is very weak despite using the same La Marzocco espresso machine (that Barista's rave about for ease of use) as other places in the area. The service at GC however is very good and to some people that's first priority. So if you aren't too fussy about your coffee and are looking for a smile and a spring in your step from an energetic soul then get your morning fix at GC, and start the day on a happy note.

Nice little coffee shop right underneath Circular Quay Train Station, at the opposite side to the…read moreferry wharfs. Grab a coffee in your BYO Cup and run for the next train or ferry Or if you have time, take your coffee up to the Cahill Expressway Lookout and relax while enjoying your coffee with a great view over the Quay!

Full strength coffee every time. You can tell by the queue that it's a local haunt for many. Single…read moreorigin roasted in shop, you can even choose the country or blend to suit your mood. Service is very personable. The staff are friendly and remembers your order off by heart. There are a number of others around, but they've gathered a legion of loyal zombies. The coffee speaks for itself. Recommended!

Friendly staff, good food and better coffee. This is the only place in Sydney that I have been able…read moreto find a traditional American nitro cold brew coffee (and about 10x what you will find in America!)

This place was down the street from my hotel and the hotel coffee was . Decided to try the long…read moreblack on a whim here and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Not only was the coffee good, but so was the service. I came back the next day to try the food and it was just as good. I had the avocado balsamic toast with an egg and it ended up being one of the best meals I had in Sydney. The place is small but they have outdoor seating so I didn't have to wait. It seems quite popular in the neighborhood as the 3 times I went there during my trip they always had all tables in use and people seated outside. Definitely give them a try!

This cute little cafe makes some of the best coffee in town, great food too. The staff are…read moreincredible, and make all of this from the smallest kitchen. Why 4 stars? Location, wish it was sunnier!

I enjoyed the roots more on this visit than my last, I came a little earlier and by beating the…read morehustle and bustle the staff identified me as a new visitor and explained their menu and philosophy of their coffee. The coffee was as good as I remembered, great temperature, hot enough to chase a way the morning chill yet not so hot to burn my mouth or worse the coffee! Since I had time I went for a full breakfast rather than a breakie wrap and it was excellent (see my pictures) and I was offered another coffee whilst seated, told I could settle up later and they correctly identified my order. I will be back when I next visit head quarters.

It seems North Sydney has a new coffee shop to reinvigorate would could be seen as a tired old…read morescene for the workday masses. The Roots, whilst an interesting choice for a name is a grounded, down to earth cafe that keeps a simple yet serious approach to good coffee and good service. Nestled away below the Greenwood bridge, the buzz of the cafe is nicely offset against the backdrop of a bustling Pacific Highway (you wouldn't even notice it). Simplicity is the key here and if they did a Saturday breakfast it would drag the masses into the great ghost town quicker than a boxing day sale. What I drank: Latte What I rate: Service: 4/5 Vibe: 4/5 Overall rating: 4/5 Ideal for: Lunch time get away, brunch if you're lucky to have weekday off.

As a local I bypass other options in the area such as…read moreoverpriced-over-the-top-hipster-instagram-weird-food cafe, poorly-lit-humdrum-cafe and even the new and popular pastries-till-you-die-from-sugar-carbicide for this small and comfy cafe. The coffee is robust and fresh. There's enough variety on the menu from brunch classics like avo toast to things that are a bit different like the chia pudding to suit most people. The staff is friendly. Just give it a go.

Great coffee. Delicious bacon and egg rolls. Relaxing sitting at the window watching the world go…read moreby. Nice selection of cakes and sandwiches.

Reformatory is my favorite coffee shop in Sydney. Getting a proper pour over is hard to find in…read moreSydney where most places do a batch brew. That isn't the case here and they have a wide selection of beans to choose from to meet different flavor profile preferences. The espresso based white coffees here are also really good and among the best in the city. This isn't the best place for chatting with friends and having brunch. However, if you want really good coffee this would be my first choice.

This is a coffee lab with a huge huge range different…read morefilters and you can get cold brew, cold drip, normal latte, cappucino etc. They have lots of coffee brewing and it smells amazing. They don't have a great deal of food, just cakes - but it is a coffee lab. Employees were super helpful and nice. Coffee came out presented beautifully in a little bottle with some sparkling water. Tasted nice and smooth and chocolate like. Would be cool to try the degustation.

Great food. Always busy. Friendly staff. They have hanks jam as their standard jam with toast…read more(Which is totally a good thing) - The only downside for me is that they serve Toby's Estate coffee which I don't really like- but if that isn't an issue for you than go for it! You'll like this place.

Can't believe it has taken me almost a year and a half of working in the city to discover Caffe…read moreVenti - especially because I used to frequent Sushia next door for dinner for the best part of 2014. The staff are very friendly and their choice of spreads and toast makes it like breakfast wonderland to me. Anywhere that can provide cinnamon on toast is winning in my books. The coffee is also pretty good!

Hills Bros, the offspring of the Reuben Hills and Paramount Coffee Project, is a much anticipated…read moreopening. An irresistible force field drew me in today, into a small but perfectly formed space, with a similarly select menu. While tempted by the oatmeal breakfast waffle, I eventually opted for the brown rice congee. This was a delicious hipster version, which would have been even better with a side of fresh chilli. I predict a big big hit.

I heard a good reputation about this new café on a food blog and went there for a casual lunch…read more First, I had a latte and was impressed with its lovely not-too-strong flavor. (The coffee cup was cute to!) The food I chose was the chicken tacos. The chicken was very tender and matched well with spicy mayo sauce. The only problem was it was a bit difficult to eat with hands like other tacos. This café has a cool contemporary ambience with friendly service. Other dishes in their menu look very interesting as well. Since the café is located in an office building, it might be a bit tricky to find this place for the first-timers.