Great coffee and food. Not a lot of room to sit down but lots of nooks and crannies Loved itread more

Strong coffee, chatty owner. A quiet and lesser known spot off Oxford st. I'd guess that 80% of the…read morebusiness is take-away coffee, but the house gourmet wraps are a tasty added extra. Impractical for group outings. My preferred spot in Paddington for a quick coffee and the morning paper.

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.

Stopped by this place for a quick bite to eat and a coffee and was really pleasantly surprised by…read morethis hole in the wall next to the train station. Fantastic coffee and service! I think it's in the top three places in the area so far as quality wise for coffee. I had a bagel with cream cheese and sat inside the tiny little shop and it was delicious. I would have preferred to have been able to spread my own cream cheese as I think that they put a bit too much on for my taste. I will say the milk crates for tables are a little problematic as I found myself stooping to get my coffee and spilt it a little but that's really not a problem for the quality of the shop. The rest of the food in he glass cabinet, muffins and sandwiches, looked delicious and I can't wait to go back and try more things there!

I just discovered this little gem about a week ago and have been going there every work lunch ever…read moresince. Coffees are great, staff are friendly and their menu is awesome. Also, they remember names and tread the tough cafe line of being friendly without overdoing it. I started to wonder if it is just me or are most eateries way over-charging for their courses but thankfully Tamper Press showed me there are still fairly priced dishes that are both delicious and filling to be found, even in the heart of the CBD. I am working my way through the menu but so far their pasta dishes have been sensational especially the generously portioned lasagne and the spaghetti and meatballs that go down a treat on a brisk and windy winter's day in the city. Another standout is the pie with pea mash and gravy. Oh, and as of this review they are doing a coffee happy hour from 2-3pm where coffees are, $2.30... I think, not sure, I just remember being surprised it was so cheap. I am looking forward to one day trying the breakfast there. They do get busy in the mornings and around lunch but not too crazy. Which is fortunate as the place seats a cosy 15-20 people. But I've never had to wait long for anything, I'd say 5 minutes max and that was for a fresh cooked meal. To be honest, I'm a tad nervous leaving this review as I don't want it to get too busy but I want to send some good karma their way. If they banned smoking in the 'outdoor' area then they'd get five stars from me. But I totally understand this might not be up to them and I am sure their smoking customers wouldn't agree with me! So a subjective negative rather than an objective one.

Small coffee shop with friendly staff, great selection of teas and the coffee is good, I'll be back…read more:)

Compared to the other coffee shops here in Surry Hills, I'd say that this is one of those small,…read moregrab-and-go places. It's more for those who just want something quick. A cup of coffee and a muffin or so. It's also a lot more fitting and convenient for those who are staying at the Rydges Sydney Central Hotel. It's literally right next store. As for the coffee drinks and treats, I'd say this place is pretty average. You're not going to find a heavy Sydney breakfast here. But when I'm on the go, this hits the spot and there's no long lines for me to wait.

Great coffee and also great specials as mentioned in the tip section!! They have a range of…read morebreakfast and lunch options to suit the work crowd, including focaccias and salads. There are some amazing looking sweet scrolls that I'm dying to try. Plus the sweet muffins look fantastic. They also do fresh juices and a range of teas. Only problem is there isn't much seating, so best to take away. Great quick friendly service and quality. Will add more once I've had a meal here!!

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.

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!

So this place was suggested by Andrew O, he called this place the 'real deal', and he is right. So…read morerecently in Sydney there has been many cafes opening up that focus solely on the coffee - and Central Roasters is one of these places. Down Central St, in between Pitt and George, is this small cafe. They serve Black Gold coffee beans, and they know how to brew a good cup of coffee. Honestly, they are not as good as Alpha or Blue Bird, but still a very good cup of coffee. As I stated, this place is about the coffee, and so the food is limited. So if you want a cafe that focuses on the food, this place is not for you. If you want a place that focuses on the coffee then come right along.

Dont tell anyone but Milazzo has been sold and the guys are moving on. Sad…read more But I have found a new place that will do very nicely. And its in a laneway ! I could be in Melbourne, almost. The coffee is very good and I really like the space. If I was ever arrested and put in the Central lock up, and then I escaped, then this would be the first place I saw as I was running down Central Lane!!! It doesnt look like they do a whole lot of food, there are a few pastries but it seems to me the entire focus is on coffee. There are a couple of filter machines, single origin on a blackboard, and all the magazines are coffee mags. The sugar is that funky stuff that you also find at Paramount. A take away (I know) is only $3. A proper cap and a seat costs another 50c. I need to know there is a good cafe close by and now I have one.

Not sure what it is about Strathfield, but this was the 2nd cafe I have visited that decided giving…read morepeople plastic water cups was the best idea. Um.... it is not. It just cheapens the experience (which is very unfortunate...). I don't have a lot to say about this cafe, as there is likely not that much to it. They have a focus on coffee, and do a fairly decent job of giving you what you want. Obviously mine was spoilt by the addition of too much milk (as per usual), and so I didn't experience anything fantastic. Also the atmosphere of their seated area seems pretty haphazard, and thrown together. I did not get the feeling that they had put all that much effort into it. Still... if you want a decent coffee, they shoud be able to sort you out. If on the other hand you want to sit down and relax, you might want to check out My Sweet Memory (review http://frid.co/rqoQTL ). Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Belaroma Caffe Speciale Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - Matcha Latte/Cap

First I'm gonna get the bad stuff out of the way: customers smoke, it's cramped, it's loud and they…read moreplay hip hop. Not what I was expecting for my breakfast. The good news is that the coffee is really good, they definitely take pride in it. The breakfast I had (ham and cheese omelette) is also really good. So what can you as the reader take away from this? Exactly, stick to take away and you'll have a much better experience.