Newtown for dining never seems to disappoint me and once again this place is no different. I had…read moreread somewhere these guys do a really great hot chocolate so that's what I went in specifically to order. The other menu options looked equally as appealing however I had literally just eaten elsewhere so wasn't an option for me unfortunately. The Belgian chocolate arrived out to me looking like it was planning on going to the oscars or somewhere like that. the glass rim was laced with luscious chocolate and screamed lick me. The hot chocolate tasted pretty darn fantastic and the chocolate on the sides of the glass allowed you to mix it yourself so to get the level of chocolate you desired and then the rest you could simply eat with the spoon. The chocolate wasn't overly sweet, like the the third bowl of porridge it was just right :) Good job Barmuda and at $4.90 it's much better then the hot chocolate the specialist cafes offer.

Came here after uni for the mocha and hot chocolate. The two drinks taste better than they look…read more(really). On first glance, it looks VERY chocolatey and sweet, but when you sip the drinks the sweetness is perfect. The staff here are very chilled and friendly so it adds to the experience. Will I go back? YES! This time trying out the food! Cannot wait!

You can find good meat pies, desserts and real deal Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) here! I didn't…read moreexpect it but I saw the sandwich cart and it resembled what I saw in Vietnam when traveling there so I started speaking Viet to the owners and they're Viet! The sandwich bread was true banh mi bread. The French baguette. Freshly baked daily. Not many banh mi joints or Vietnamese in general here so this was definitely a hidden gem. Happy Grubbin'!

Today ordered 5 rolls .. lady not friendly no smile no thanks …read more somehow its always the same lady serving me and never pleasant. rolls were very disappointing. salad roll no chilly but using the same tongs each time , you can taste chilly. pork roll .asked for coriander no shallots ,chilly got none.. Chicken rolls not much fillings. Not enough sauce. No pate . Still hungry . the quality is decreasing ..Hong Ha has becoming stingy with their fillings. money over quality. Won't go there again ..you need to get your acts together.

7.25am. I'm doing…read morehot laps of Mascot killing time while a flight I'm waiting to pick someone up from is delayed. My pug is in the passenger seat. Her chair is way back. Her hat is on backwards. She illin'. I cruise - real slow, like - past Hong Ha Hot Bread, as fun a name to say phonetically as ever there was. It's open. What time is too early for a pork banh mi? Trick question hot shot, it's banh mi time all the time player. I hand over $5. I get a fat-stacked fresh-baked hand torpedo but oh no, she forgot the chilli and I have to hand that sucker back while she slathers on an extra-large apology dose of the good stuff. Then I'm eating it on the pavement while my pug, who is tied to a pole, watches in outrage. Haters gonna hate.

Come here for Bánh mì and enjoy your sandwich in an open garden-like dining area. The baguettes are…read moreon point, soft and fluffy on the inside and a slight crisp on outside. My favorite is the classic Vietnamese sandwich but the lemongrass chicken and meatball rolls are brilliant too. The coffee is decent as is their pho. They also have an array of pastries that will make your mouth water. Service is friendly but they can get pretty backed up during prime dinning hours, especially on the weekends.

OMG! I mean.... OMG! The breakfast I had here was bloody brilliant! So brilliant that while I was…read morenot a massive fan of the coffee I got, I am still giving this place 5 stars (but only just). First off, this place looks inviting. The decor is great, offering an open space for you to occupy, and a back flowery room if that is more to your taste. Either way there is plenty of space to stretch out. The display of breads, sweets and of course the fresh crispy baguettes is mouth watering. If you are not drooling when you are ordering, you are simply not trying hard enough. I ordered the Taste Grill which is basically a big breaky. You get bacon, pork and fennel chipolatas, fried eggs, mushrooms, balsamic roast tomatoes and sourdough toast. On the menu they list the bacon first and with every right they ought to... it was incredible. Often what you will find is a cafe with cook a mass of bacon at once and then reheat it on order. It seems pretty obvious that these guys cook it from scratch per order. It was so fresh, crisp and hot... I could have happy just had a plate of their bacon. But then I bit into my first (of three) pork and fennel chipolatas. OMG!! These little torpedos of juicy pork popped as I bit into them. Juice almost dribbling on my chin. Not only were they juicy, but the taste was AMAZING! The mushrooms and tomatoes were no slouch either. I can't remember having these things stuffed with so much of a punch before. Really scrumptious!! Of course the eggs were warm and gooey... but (and this is the only bad part of the meal) they were placed on the toast which became a little soggy. All in all.. this was one sensational breaky...... and then there was the coffee.... Ordering my mac as per usual, it arrived... and yet again....... too much milk. Way too much. So much they while I tasted it... I could not drink it. If I was rating just the coffee this place would be lucky to get a low 3, so they should be thankful that the breaky was outstanding! Want to head back to this place to see if it was just a fluke.... :-) Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 6/10 Coffee beans - Campos coffee Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 5/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Banh Mi...$4 pieces of heaven…read more Cabramatta is loaded with places serving banh mi, but some are better than others in all aspects, and some are better than others in some aspects. Viet Hoa might have the best bread out of the banh mi places I've eaten...it's crispy and soft at the same time! Their ingredients are fresh to death, but the meat is just above average. Well worth a look if you're in the area and a glutton like me and still hungry after a bowl of pho.

I think I might move to Cabramatta. Chicken rolls for brekky !…read moreThis and KK Bakery are neck and neck...at the moment the only thing that splits them is that Viet Hoa's chicken rolls are a whole dollar more expensive, yep five big ones. Brekky for $5 ?..... well banh mi.

I'm loving the ambiance to Kawa and the WiFi connection! They have green juice drinks and healthy…read moretea! Adorned! I can be here half the day to get work done! Their juices are refreshing and great for the Sydney off and on weather. Beachy and outdoor friendly vibes here with open window to get some air while being productive! My go to spot when in search of WiFi and getting my greens in!

Loved the vegan big breakfast! Even got some stolen off my plate from my brunch buddy. We were…read moreskeptical about roast pumpkin and mushrooms on a brunch plate, but it was fantastic. The rosti is vegan as well, and delicious. And not terribly expensive. Great layout, too. Cute and eclectic decor. Limited tables, but not too small -- nice outdoor seating, too.

Sydney has gone banh mi mad. This place was recommended to me by a friend who is 'in the know' with…read moreall things banh mi, and I was heading to Sydney Olympic Park so thought I'd stop here on the way for lunch. I had a pork meatball banh mi - it probably has a more descriptive name, but it was delicious. The bread roll was fresh and crunchy. Couldn't ask for more for $5!

What's not to love about this place. Great Vietnamese snack Foods. Usually we come for brekkie and…read morehave the Banh Mi (Viet Pork Roll) and the Siu Mai Dip Dip (Check out the photos, if you need to!). Both delicious and great when you have the iced coffee (nice and strong) and the Sugar cane drink. There's also the option of the mixed fruits/sweet drinks with ice if you are so inclined. There's other options food too. All reasonably priced and a basic menu. Friendly staff and service is quick. BUT lines can get pretty long at lunch so either get there early or head there for an arvo snack!

Pork Belly Roll This was a satisfying grab-and-go lunch…read more Normally we focus too much on the protein and forget the carb/base of the dish. At Taste Baguette, they focus on bread and that's 75% of what makes a great roll. The pork filling was delicious too, I do like crispy foods a lot. Crispy pork crackling in crispy baguette is just a great combo for me. It just means that every element was fresh and assembled with care. Additional plus is the take-away paper packet is foil coated to prevent any sauce or oilyness to make a mess on your hand or clothes. Conclusion At $10.50 a roll, it's not cheap, but if it is executed like that every time, it is yummy. P.S: "word on the street" is that all branches are not equal. So consult Urbanspoon for a range of ratings. @thesydneynoob

I love coming to North Sydney just so I can have a Campos Coffee from Taste Baguette!…read more The blend is strong, so if you're a Three Beans fan, you may not like the Campos as much, but I'm a very happy convert. I love that the ladies taking the orders are so good at remembering names and preferred orders. I seriously didn't visit for 3 months when my office moved to the city and Vivi remembered my order when I next visited! I've had Campos in the city, but it was just not the same. I also highly recommend the baguettes - the lemongrass chicken is messy, but crusty and delicious. There have been a couple of offputting baristas here in the past, great coffee but attitudes which weren't of the high standard of the rest of the team , but last visit it looked like this had been changed. Highly recommended ! Especially love they have eCoffee Card!