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    Bertoni Casalinga

    3.9 (19 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Hyun K.

    Best coffee & always busy .... OMG ! Try fresh juice .... Delicious !

    Rachel C.

    Bertoni is a Balmain institution. Locals stream in and out, everyone known by name. And as new cafes continue to pop up on Darling St, it seems that Bertoni is working hard to keep its stronghold on Balmainers. The back shelves of the cafe are lined with Bertoni Cookbooks, pasta sauces and coffee beans, all emblazoned with "I Only Eat Bertoni" in an assertive red font. Any spare space is filled with Bertoni branded olive oils and balsamic vinegars, bringing home (quite literally) Bertoni's local and loyal branding. Lunch at Bertoni was a confusing experience for me, as I felt like I should have liked it more than I did. I ordered the chicken schnitzel from their cabinet of food ($7 or $10 with side). The schnitzel was warmed in a way that meant the crumbs were soggy and the chicken itself, whilst tasty, was quite dry. What's more, both the schnitzel and the side salad came served in plastic take-away containers. Whilst I'm not against replacing stock-standard white plates for something less conventional, eating schnitzel out of chinese containers aint easy. This might sound like a finicky whinge, but there's a reason we eat off plates, not boxes. What's more, serving everything in plastic boxes doesn't make for a particularly environmentally friendly workplace. And yet, there was lots that I did like about Bertoni. There was a lot of variety in their Italian lunch menu, offering toasted sandwiches, paninis and pastas (including stuffed capsicum and spinach and ricotta cannelloni). Their pork and veal meatballs ($10) are somewhat of a local legend and they offer a range of pretty good looking salads. Their prices are pretty good too and between 11.30am and 2pm weekdays, they untoasted paninis, small salads and small pastas are only $5, which is a great way of maintaining a steady lunch crowd. Bertoni won points from my boyfriend, selling Zuccherati, long cylindrical doghnuts filled with vanilla custard ($4.50), potentially meaning no more weekly trips to Haberfield bakeries.

    Justine C.

    A cute and trendy, much needed and well deserved Italian restaurant establishment in Balmain. Every local and their dog is here; coffee is king here, although for me their latte is a bit on the milky side. Maybe a bit overrated; although a small, chic and trendy locale. Love their cookies though, and their coffee (despite the milk) is still of an exceptional and terrific quality. Maybe a little less milk and more of a coffee taste, and then arguably this establishment would probably be nominated for the best latte award in Sydney. Not quite made it to my 'the best latte in Sydney' list if I was to write an article of this nature. If they stick by this simple rule; they could easily outdo and outshine Bill and Toni's in stanley Street on the coffee making front. Otherwise pretty good. A word of warning: this establishment does get busy, and yes I mean quite super busy; yet the service and greetings received by the staff members is fairly consistent, and that is an exceptional thing. This is to this establishments credit. Just work on their baristas and the coffee a little bit more in terms of coffee making technique, and once mastered the world could be their oyster.

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    Really bad for breakfast. If this is the best they can prepare is better they don't offer breakfast at all.

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    12 years ago

    A beautiful rich roast of arabica and robusta blended coffee beans and a delightfully casual Italian feel.

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    12 years ago

    The panini's at Bertoni are Sydney's best kept secret. Incredible service and the city's best sandwiches.

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    13 years ago

    Great coffee, friendly service and a very nice bacon and egg roll to top it off (they even have HP sauce)

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    as far as coffees go, too expensive. I felt they should be wearing balaclavas as they took my money. not going back even for the Cannoli.

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    Social Brew Cafe - Special of the day - french toast.

    Social Brew Cafe

    4.7(150 reviews)
    2.0 kmPyrmont
    $$

    Honestly some of the best and quickest service I've ever had for brunch/breakfast. We were seated…read morewithin a few minutes of arriving and we quickly placed our orders. Our drinks were out in 3-5 minutes and our food was out within about 5-7 minutes after. As soon as we finished we were given our checks to pay at the front. I think we were here for only 45 minutes and it was amazing! I started out with the iced strawberry matcha and my husband had their iced mocha. The iced mocha was good but the iced strawberry matcha was flawless. The strawberries were so fresh and the matcha was just perfect itself. Great combo together! My husband had the free range eggs on toast and I had the eggs Benedict. His was delicious but the eggs Benedict was amazing. The crispy kale really sold me as it was delectable in each bite. Eggs were poached to perfection and the truffle hollandaise was just delicious. Couldn't have had a better experience if we tried!

    This cafe was recommended by a family member and was an easy travel from our hotel and was actually…read morea walking distance of less than 10 minutes. For a larger party, coming in with a reservation was convenient since they are pretty busy and change tables often. Service staff were efficient and very friendly. Ordering was easy as well. Their seasonal specials is definitely worth the look over. I had the peanut butter shake and although it didn't look it, it tasted very much like peanut butter in liquid form. I also got to try the summer breeze watermelon salad. That was refreshing. It had a mix of greens, dressing, feta and a crisp prosciutto. I've never had prosciutto served fried; it was delicious. The whole piece married well, and I wish I knew the background of how it was created. I loved every bite! Although the place was crowded, it can still be intimate. Besides indoor seating, they also have a patio and seating outside.

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    Social Brew Cafe - Store Front

    Store Front

    Social Brew Cafe - Smash Beef Burger

    Smash Beef Burger

    Social Brew Cafe

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    The Grounds of The City

    The Grounds of The City

    4.0(79 reviews)
    2.9 kmSydney
    $$

    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.

    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.

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    The Grounds of The City
    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

    The Grounds of The City - Outside

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    Toby's Estate - Toby's Estate Ethiopia Long Black

    Toby's Estate

    4.1(14 reviews)
    3.4 kmChippendale
    $$

    Toby's Estate turned out to be one of the best cafe in Sydney to get good, single origin coffee at…read morea reasonable price. Located next to Victoria Park and near Uni Row, I was surprised to have found this gem that the locals get to enjoy everyday. Walking in, a barista takes your order for takeaway and has you standing behind them as they make your order. There is plenty of seating inside, but those are reserved for those dining in. They have their roastery in the back, with large windows separating from the cafe. We had visited twice here and each time was a great experience. I had the opportunity to try both their Ethiopian and their Guatemalan long blacks, and the tasting notes do stand out. They have a variety of coffee beans you can purchase, along with a more limited selection of teas. Toby's Estate is a must try for all coffee aficionados in the area.

    I found out about this place through a friend who noted that they landed the top spot on the…read moreWorld's 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking, but I liked my hotel cappuccino better than their flat white! I'm not a coffee snob, so maybe I'm way off. One thing I did love was how their baristas are around the counter rather than behind it, so you can chat and watch as they make your drink! The jury is still out on when the coffee world will standardize a flat white, according to my barista

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    Toby's Estate - Interior space

    Interior space

    Toby's Estate - Merchandise for purchase

    Merchandise for purchase

    Toby's Estate - Storefront

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    Paramount Coffee Project - PCP Sydney  Stracciatella, chilli & hazelnuts on rye, with heirloom toms, smashed avo & sautéed greens

    Paramount Coffee Project

    4.0(88 reviews)
    3.7 kmSurry Hills
    $$

    WOW. I don't know if I'm just hungry and jet lagged but the breakfast at PCP Sydney definitely left…read morean impression on me. My golly, the stracciatella, chilli & hazelnut toast is to die for!!! You can add more to it such as heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocados, greens; garlic roasted field mushrooms, pork sausage, eggs or smoked ocean trout. I opted for scrambled eggs and it was a breakfast for champions NGL. Soooo good! Paired with the orange blossom matcha milk, I'm in heaven! I'm not really a citrusy kinda girl but that combo was divine. I needed more caffeine though for my long day ahead so I got a large mocha-- just the buzz I needed. The vibe is very aesthetic, industrial chic with high ceilings. Love the tables as well as the pitchers that look like Aesop bottles haha. I was really torn between the shokupan yuzu French toast and stracciatella, chilli and hazelnut toast but I'm glad I went with savory. Absolutely what I needed for today's adventures. Service was amazing. I was seated immediately but I came 15 mins after they opened so that's probably why. I'm so happy I added PCP to my Sydney itinerary.

    This was a very good breakfast!…read more I had the avocado toast with sttaceletta cheese and hot chili oil. Everything paired so well together and it was very fresh. My coffee was also delightful.

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    Paramount Coffee Project - Cappuccino...yes I got 2 of them in my first trip.

    Cappuccino...yes I got 2 of them in my first trip.

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    Paramount Coffee Project - Avocado toast with stracciatella cheese and hot chili oil.

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    Avocado toast with stracciatella cheese and hot chili oil.

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

    4.3(72 reviews)
    3.1 kmHaymarket
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    Walking around sure makes you hungry! It was time to grab a…read morecoffee and a donut. Vacation carbs don't count, right? I came around lunchtime and just wanted a coffee and donut. I got a hot latte and a sour cream cake donut. It was delicious! The coffee was hot and sweet and the donut was crisp and delicious! I sat here for a little while and enjoyed my snack. The shop was nice! Cozy, with a fresh brewed coffee smell!

    I insisted we stop in while my husband and I were walking around Melbourne for a break and…read morerejuvenating snack of donuts and coffee. Plus, I'm never one to turn down the possibility of a donut and coffee. Shortstop specializes in cake donuts rather than yeast, which allows for more creative flavors. I have always preferred more specialty donut flavors than traditional ones. My favorites in years past have been matcha green tea, earl grey, rose, lavender, etc. So imagine my elation when we stepped inside Shortstop and saw all these phenomenal flavors aligned with my preferences! I, of course, insisted on ordering the triple matcha, while my husband opted for their earl grey and rose. We also ordered coffees, a filtered coffee for my husband a latte for me. Their coffee is sourced from local roasters. The triple matcha had a matcha cake base and was topped with white chocolate, matcha glaze, and matcha icing. I'm never one to say "too much matcha," so this was perfect for me! I had a bite of my husband's earl grey and rose donut, which was a lovely balance of earl grey, lemon myrtle, rosewater, and rose. Highly recommend if you're in Melbourne craving some sweets. We're so glad we stopped in!

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    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts - What's available today?

    What's available today?

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts - Ricotta cheesecake donut.

    Ricotta cheesecake donut.

    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts - Decision time!

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