Hidden jewel in a residential area - excellent espresso made with love. We stayed in a nearby flat…read morefor a week as we visited from the U.S. and this was the absolute highlight of my mornings! I'd get all showered and then run downstairs to get an espresso drink to go with my breakfast. The staff remembers all of the locals - and they even remembered MY name! IMPRESSIVE! When we visit Sydney again, I will go out of my way to ensure that I get coffee here again as often as possible during our visit. One of the best, most enjoyable coffee shops I've ever been to in the world.

Cute little cafe in a seemingly quite neighborhood. I liked that they had seating options both…read moreinside and outside. The outside seating is covered, which was nice since it was raining today. So even if you were waiting for a take-away drink at the outdoor window, you weren't getting rained on. Lovely decor. Great coffee (I had an almond milk latte), which is what I was after. I also had two poached eggs with sourdough toast, which also very good.

This place was down the street from my hotel and the hotel coffee was . Decided to try the long…read moreblack on a whim here and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Not only was the coffee good, but so was the service. I came back the next day to try the food and it was just as good. I had the avocado balsamic toast with an egg and it ended up being one of the best meals I had in Sydney. The place is small but they have outdoor seating so I didn't have to wait. It seems quite popular in the neighborhood as the 3 times I went there during my trip they always had all tables in use and people seated outside. Definitely give them a try!

This cute little cafe makes some of the best coffee in town, great food too. The staff are…read moreincredible, and make all of this from the smallest kitchen. Why 4 stars? Location, wish it was sunnier!

So good - we went for breakfast two consecutive days while in town…read more The Mediterranean breakfast was delicious - lots of fun components, and healthy to boot. Coffee was smooth and tasty, chai latte had the perfect spice kick, trout panini was also a hit. All around fantastic food.

We came here for breakfast based on the reviews. We got here right when it opened. I almost missed…read morethis place as there's no big sign out front. There's no indoor seating. We were sat across the restaurant. It's raining but we were sitting under the roof. We ordered a beef brisket sandwich, a tuna melt and The Deb (avocado toast). They were all good especially the brisket sandwich. The meat was very tender and juicy. I love that they used fresh arugula and pickled onion which balanced well with the meat. The tuna melt was very tasty as well. The sourdough bread was well toasted adding some crunchiness. I'll definitely go back for more.

After 25 years, I was on the hunt for the best meat pie in Australia. This happened to be the first…read moreof many and I was tempted to come back just for the experience. December 12, 2018 in the mid-afternoon.

What a cool café. Open only 4 weeks ago by two cool, friendly dudes. Their self invented 'Whipolo'…read moredrinks are the bomb!! Seriously sensational version of a milkshake. Pimp it with a choice of toppings. Food looks great and the outdoor setting at the gates of the Botanic Gardens is delightfully relaxing and away from the city bustle. Give it a go. Coffee prices very reasonable!!

There's something sexy about La Buvette. Maybe it's the font, or the gilded panels, or the sidewalk…read moretables under the leafy trees, but I just feel much more posh, put together and chic than I actually am when I'm sitting here. I feel so much more 'La Buvette' than 'The Refreshment Stand.' And that feeling is addictive. It could also be the food. As you'd pick up from the telltale noun gendering, the menu is French inspired with an Aussie twist. So while you'll surly find your Salad Niçoise, crêpes and baguettes, you'll also sit down to one of Sydney's best breakfasts and killer coffees. The vegan brekkie is a standout, as are the strawberry pancakes and eggs bene. The specials on the blackboard are drool-inducing as well, but I can never make it past the breakfast menu.

This is, without doubt, my favorite brunch place in Sydney…read more The coffee is so reliably good you could time your watch by it. Everything they do, they do well: the wait staff are always friendly, the location is great (the footpath has just been expanded into the road so there's more outdoor seating than there used to be)... and you're never let down by the food. There's just something about sitting out on Challis Ave with friends, perhaps with the paper or a book, that makes this place classic Sydney.

This café has a few locations in Sydney with a brunch centric menu. Heard about the ricotta…read morepancakes and decided to give it a try. They were very good, but I thought it would have a more ricotta forward taste. The coffee was decent and the server had the best attitude with great service. On the pricier side for such items but very enjoyable experience. I'm glad I didn't make a reservation because you need to pay a deposit, but I arrived at 11 on a weekday and it was half empty, but when I left it was getting almost full.

Appreciate that we didn't have to wait long on a busy Saturday morning to be seated table of 3,…read morehostess was kind. After a long journey I was ready for some filling food and the full Aussie breakfast was perfect. My dining companions were on a special diet and were able to eat and order everything they needed as well. Enjoyed the fresh squeezed OJ with ginger and extra sides of halloumi and scrambled eggs. The sourdough toast was also nice and fresh. Left feeling perfectly satiated. Even checked out the bills in bondi after this for breakfast!

Celebrity spotted! For some reason this is a common catchcry at Spring Espresso. I have no idea…read morewhy, considering it looks like a normal cafe. Also this is usually a 2nd option for a lot of people when the line at Fratelli Paradiso across the road is too long... My experience here was really good. The coffee was excellent and the breakfast of eggs with bacon done well. Oh and I had a side of David Wenham. I dropped my menu and he was the guy at the adjacent table that picked it up for me. I said thanks and he said you're welcome. Then I did the double take and my friend was about to lose it. But luckily we both kept calm and tried to concentrate on my eggs. This is apparently his favourite breakfast place and also of many other beautiful people in Sydney due to the good coffee. So if you want a bit of sparkle with your coffee, Spring Espresso is where to go to stalk...errr....eat lol.

The tiny cafés of Spring Espresso and La Buvette, on Challis Street just off Macleay, are nearly…read moreindistinguishable. Each has only about 4 places to sit, in the entryway or on the pavement, and our guide book suggested picking whichever had the first free seat. We sat at Spring Espresso and had a fabulous breakfast. This isn't hard in Australia, but this one was tops for quality and the chic feel. My waffles with fruit were perfect; the coffee was heaven. The café has a very European feel in its size, decor and ambience. Even the service felt European: efficient but far from in-your-face. Very popular with the gay crowd, too.

One of Sydney's hidden gems, Annette's recipe for sandwiches is basic - they're simple, but they're…read moremighty tasty, and made with love. Take a break from your traditional hipster lunch of smashed avo with kale and quinoa, and enjoy a delicious HCT toasted sandwich that comes with a good coffee and a laugh with the charming owner, who knows all the locals.

After traveling New Zealand and Australia for three weeks, we stumbled upon this quaint place in…read morethe heart of Potts Point and found the best coffee of the trip. It's smooth and organic and Annette who runs it makes the experience special with her hospitality and conversation. We made sure to come here every morning until we returned to the U.S. We'll miss the morning conversation and consider it another reason to return to Sidney.

BLT and salmon bowl were delicious! Nice place, small and homey. Quick service. Very friendly staff.read more

Good selection of options for breakfast and brunch. We had two eggs on toast with a variety of…read moresides (bacon, mushrooms and rocket with sunflower seeds were all fantastic but the hash brown was just your typical light brown oblong one). We enjoyed a strong cappuccino and flat white (alternative milks available). Hope to return to try the buns and baked goods that are made in house.

I really liked this place! It's small and unassuming. The staff is extremely friendly and the…read moreatmosphere is casual and relaxed. The coffee was good, not brilliant, but quite good. The little pastries are nice but not made there. But honestly couldn't taste it. I think what helps this place is it is off the main strip and so makes you think that you are not in the centre of the Cross.

Holm is the best!! It's my morning coffee before work cafe ;)…read more Coffee is spot on, not too sweet nor bitter. The staff are extremely friendly, always smiling and I always have a positive vibe. The cafe is tiny, there is sitting inside and outside on leafy Victoria Street. Why stop at coffee though, their lasagna is to die for yum! It's not heavy and doesn't bloat me.