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Metropole Cafe

4.2 (11 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Coffee & Tea

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Amy S.

Was in the city extremely early 7am. I don't get out of bed till 7.30 ish! Had an hour to kill so decided breakfast would be best. Since it was raining and i couldn't be bothered walking far i decided to go to QVB as they have a few places to choose from. I was surprised this place was not on Yelp yet! There were only a few people sitting so decided i would prefer a quiet place anyways. Ordered a cappuccino with the breakfast bruschetta with ricotta, mushrooms, tomato, avocado and a poached egg. Service was good. However, Coffee and food was a bit of a letdown. Who knows maybe it was not their best day. I generally don't like to give 2 starts. So will have to revisit in future to hopefully update this review!

French toast with maple syrup and banana
Olivia B.

When you walk past a selection of cakes and pastries in glass cabinets in the middle of the QVB sometimes it's really hard to pass up. If that's all you're looking for then Metropole is your place. Their homemade pastries include various flavours of cronuts and other various croissant hybrids and they bake all the croissants on site so they are always fresh. They also sell cinnamon scrolls from Oregano Bakery and they are potentially the best tasting scrolls out there. Metropole you get 3 stars for your pastries and for your service which is pretty good. The staff are always super friendly and the food and coffees are speedy which is great if you're on the go! Unfortunately if you're looking for something any more substantial than a delicious pastry snack (did I mention the cinnamon scrolls? You need to eat one) then I wouldn't bother with this place. The food is just average but the coffee is alright however pretty expensive, though given the area it's not a surprise.

Rod V.

This place is located in the Queen Victoria Building, on the ground level. They have a wide variety of eye catching pastries and assorted goodies. We stopped by around 1pm and while it was still quite busy, we didn't wait long to place our order, and their abundant seating meant we didn't have to search for a table. There are plenty of eateries at QVB, but if you hold off on ordering dessert, come here instead! I ordered the Milli Vanilli (girl, you know it's true!), and the hubs has the apple tart. I also ordered an iced mocha, and was surprised to see that they put in a scoop of vanilla ice cream! All good stuff.

Chicken Club Sandwich
Budi C.

They serve best Ice Chocolate. Try the Egg Benedict for breakfast and also the Chicken Club sandwich. Awesome!

Best Cappuccino and best french pastry ever!

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Great menu, food was fresh and tasty. Awesome pastry selection. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

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12 years ago

Loved this place. Great service, friendly staff & cake was delicious!

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There are plenty of eateries at QVB, but if you hold off on ordering dessert, come here instead!

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Ground Control Cafe

Ground Control Cafe

4.0(25 reviews)
1.1 kmSydney
$

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!

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The Grounds of The City

The Grounds of The City

4.0(80 reviews)
0.2 kmSydney
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First time in Australia experiencing the culture and culinary experiences. Please take that into…read moreconsideration when reading this. I also reserve 4 and 5 star reviews for exceptional service with unforgettable dining experiences. The ambience is intimate but also noisy. I will say the coffee here and in Australia in general is some of the best coffee I've ever had. I ordered (2) espresso martinis, pancakes, and the sirloin steak breakfast with a side hashbrown. My pancakes were stone cold but I will say the aesthetics on it made it edible. The pistachio butter cream was to die for. My steak was ok ; for the price I simply just wanted more. I could be wrong but I doubt it was even 6oz. If you have this place on your radar be sure to make reservations. This goes for almost every restaurant in Sydney. My server was Cassie who was very personable and even gave us tips on what to watch out for dining in Sydney.

Nice spot but where do I begin? I'm always torn when coming to a place but not fully experiencing…read moreit. This place was recommended to us by a local family friend. We came in thinking it was just a coffee shop, but it's essentially a restaurant that also has a focus on coffee. They have a full bar and a window to the outside where you can order just coffee and tea to go. As for the interior it's dimly lit and sort of has romantic date night vibes. We essentially only ordered coffee and one person ordered a cake slice. The lychee cake was pretty good per my aunt. A couple people ordered the Coco Loco, which is basically an espresso martini on steroids with Nutella and something like a Ferrero Rocher. I ordered a latte and their Affogato. The latte was very smooth and BI is arguably one of the best I've ever had. Is the Affogato a cheat code because they use like a tiramisu ice cream? You could argue that case. You can also buy their blends of coffee beans, subject to availability. While the latte was very smooth, I can't say it was mind blowing but it was still pretty good.

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The Grounds of The City - Strawberry chiffon cake  Great to stop and enjoy for afternoon tea

Strawberry chiffon cake Great to stop and enjoy for afternoon tea

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