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    Brew Cafe

    3.7 (10 reviews)
    ModerateCafes

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    It's a Darky Red one !!!
    Joe D.

    This is a funky venue. It's intimate..... romantic even with the right person otherwise awkward if it's just you and a mate ....... designed for couples but fun for all ...... mood lighting ...... period touches ...... yummy convenient food and awesome beer brewed on premises........ a great place to pop into for a short or long time ...... and so close to everything else and everywhere else you want to be.

    Ben L.

    I used to be a regular at Brew when I worked in the building directly opposite it. I maintain that it has one of the best coffees in the Wynyard / Rocks area (and that's from 4 years of searching and experimentation). The cafe itself is highly geared towards people that work in the area, and the staff are friendly. The young barista knows the regulars orders, and the older gentleman once let me have a coffee on the house because I didn't have enough cash. It was nice to see someone smile and say "all good mate".

    Ana S.

    I don't know why you would come here unless you worked around the area or you wanted to work or talk work while you were here. The location, crisp table service, cafeteria-like food and crowd don't really encourage much else. I came here for a meeting and it looked as though most of the sit-down crowd was of a similar mind. The sit-down area also covers a lot of space so having 10 or more people at a table is very clearly not a problem for these guys (as was the case when I was here last). The coffee is nothing to crow about, unfortunately. It's just standard coffee. The food is certainly more exciting (my chicken sandwich hit the spot and the pastas at the next table also got me interested) but don't expect to run home and tell your mother or significant half about it. If you find you do, you may need to get out more. So, no complaints, but I'm not crazy about this place either.

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    Ground Control Cafe

    Ground Control Cafe

    4.0(25 reviews)
    0.4 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(79 reviews)
    1.1 kmSydney
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    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 - 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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