One of my favorite coffee roasters in Sydney, hands down. It's a rustic store front in Mackerville,…read moreso not one that would jump out at a passerby, but is excellent. They have their standard menu and then a reserve menu, where they brew specialty, rare coffees for you and have varieties for both black and milk based coffees. I wish more places had this reserve menu concept, it was very fun to peruse and pick. The only disadvantage was our waiter was kind of pretentious, and I appreciate it when specialty coffee shops have more open and welcoming people. But the baristas more than made up for that - they were patient, kind, and generous with explaining where the coffees were sourced from and the flavors we should taste, absolutely must go and I will be back.

One of the prettiest bars I've ever seen. Very "Newtown-esque" hahaha. Friendly, great staff too…read more Their jalapeño margarita was a bit too chilli for me but the bartender was wonderful and offered to make me a new one just because of that (I didn't take it of course!). However, I'd recommend the Lime Bramble cocktail for anyone looking for something nice and fresh.

I arrived 90 minutes early for a show at The Enmore and needed somewhere to pass the time. Secret…read moreGarden was the first place I passed that happened to have a liquor licence, so I went on in. This place boasts 3 rotating taps and a Newtown-worthy selection of about a dozen or so bottles. I grabbed a Sierra Nevada and settled in to wait for my date. The smell of pulled pork filled the room and I couldn't resist ordering a couple of sliders (pork or beef $5/each, $12/3). Both were pretty tasty. I'd happily return to Secret Garden next time I'm early for a gig at the Enmore.

How lucky am I to have all these awesome cafes within walking distance? I'm stoked! And spoilt :)…read more I've had coffee here numerous times and lunch once. My lunch was so awesome. A rich, delicious, avocado and black bean huevos rancheros... I would have been pleased to be served a huevos rancheros like this in So Cal. So great! I need to drag my butt down here to eat more often.

I really like this cafe. Most people will tell you to come here because of the decor, but there is…read morea lot more to this cafe then the way it looks. Saying that, the decor is cool. This is an Eastern European inspired/infused cafe. Meaning that the food here is great. If you don't know what Eastern European food is like, trust me, it is meaty goodness. Now, they also serve the stock standard breakfast and sandwiches, but don't shy away from the different - as that is the best thing about eating here. The Corn fritters here are great! But don't go past the huevos rancheros, seriously worth the try. The coffee here is good, not great, but good. But this is not the reason that you come - you come here for the food. Now, the space is small, so you might have to wait. Or just get take away. They do a special if you order one of their rolls (get it is with the spiced tomatoe sauce) and coffee takeaway, so that is always an option.

Was told this place won the world best gelato in 2014, so have to check out this place. Luckily we…read morecame at the dinner time so there wasn't a line out the store and down the street as warned by the locals and reviewers here. The gelato was creamy and light, so it delivered the flavor but not too heavy that sat in stomach. We ordered the award winning flavor - Mandorla Affogato (a twist of Affogato) which has bits of caramelized almond within the creamy vanilla background. I didn't get a strong espresso flavor as it would have, but the ratio of almond bits and gelato was just right - occasionally crunchiness hidden within the creaminess of gelato. The second flavor we ordered was the poached strawberry with balsamic vinegar. The acidity from balsamic vinegar and strawberry was muted yet complimented the gelato base. It was not too sweet, yet there's a hint of the balsamic vinegar and strawberry. We were too busy getting into the gelato before taking a picture, but check out this place if you are nearby. Here are some pictures of the store, which also offers coffee and cakes.

My family and I love grabbing some ice cream when we're on holiday after eating a meal. We walked…read moreby this place and walked in. We got lucky because after we waited to order, there was a huge line behind us. They have a variety of ice cream flavors plus other items on their menu like cakes and teas. The staff was very patient with us as my sister wanted to order a milkshake which is different in the States compared to Australia. My sister wanted to make sure that what she expected in a milkshake would be understood and reciprocated to the staff. Even though they don't normally make a milkshake like the States do, they did their best. I enjoyed my ice cream and it was perfect to end the night.

I have been regular to this place since opening around 2 years ago. This is the best place to have…read morebreakfast in Sydney. They have never given me any chance to complain. They have excelled in food, coffee and service. I highly recommend to go to this place once

I found this place by a complete fluke. I was hunting for wooden pallets down side streets in…read moreMarrickville (how hipster of me!) and we could SMELL this bakery before we could even see it. We literally followed our noses (just like our beagle) and found it. It was late in the day, we had already had lunch but the smell was just too good so we had to order. There was very little left in the cabinet and we ended up with a Beef Brisket Pie to share. OHHH MYYY GOD! Possibly the best pie I have ever tasted, I cant say eaten because I literally got 2 bites - my husband pretty much devoured the whole thing within minutes. So happy to have stumbled across this little place and will be back for sure. **After reading other reviews of this place and it's sister properties, I feel it's important to note that I have been living in Sydney for less than a year and at the time of writing this, I had not heard of Bourke Street Bakery, nor did I know that other locations existed**

Beautiful. The…read morefirst one was in Surry Hills, but this Marrickville location is just as good, and usually less crowded. The muffins are crispy at the edge, and gloriously fruit-packed in the middle. The varieties of sourdough bread are stunning, and always deeply delicious. Have it as a breakfast treat with some ricotta and jam and you'll smile all day. The croissants are good, too, as are the brioches. Look, if it's breadlike and you can bake it in an oven they do it best here. Their coffee is exceptionally good too. It's warm and welcoming, with tables and colouring materials for kids (it's popular with families). There are outdoor tables for smokers, or for sunny days. Staff are great, even in the face of cranky customers who don't know how to queue properly. Every visitor I've brought here adores it, and asks to go back.

I much prefer the coffee here to Double Roasters around the corner! Their coffee is much stronger,…read morealmost bitter, I would say? Me no likey. Very cute, shabby chic interior with lots of lovely desserts on display. And the stools are made out of vintage scales... cute idea, but mine was stabbing my bum with some pointy bit. Also, not sure I want to be in a room full of scales if I ever decide to indulge in the lovely desserts on offer. Hehe.

We noticed this when we were approaching Double Roasters (around the corner) and decided to get…read morecoffee and a couple of bagels from here instead. The bagels are flat - I mean really flat. They hang them up on the walls to dry which is pretty cool and lends itself to photos. They are filled with some ham and cheese and other fillings - not your typical cream cheese and gravlax from the US offerings. The coffee was a bit burnt, hence my 3 star rating, but we would head back if Double Roasters wasn't open. Oh, their mango cake is awesome by the way - its like madeira cake with tonnes of mango through it.

This venue was packed on a fall day in Sydney, which told me right away the offerings were good…read more The ice cream in the case looked amazing and I'd have tried to sample them all if the shop wasn't packed and I wasn't with a tour group on a time limit. So I only tried 2 flavors and ended up with a berry flavor (names elude me weeks later). Not only did this ice cream taste amazing, but the person who'd packed the ice cream cup was super generous. Hakiki was a highlight of my tour, and I wished I'd had another opportunity to visit before my trip to Sydney ended. I'll return for sure if there is a next time!

Weeks before I en voyaged to the great land of Oz, I checked out Groupon, LivingSocial, and a bunch…read moreof voucher sites to see what this great city has in store. I was psyched when I came across a deal for Hakiki--reading the great reviews on Zomato made me even more excited to try Turkish ice cream. On my last full day in Sydney, I was visiting Newtown and just couldn't wait to come here. My friend also told me great things about this place while on our way here, so I was even more excited. It's obvious this place is pretty new but has been a hit and I can see why. There are lots of Mediterranean-inspired flavors, such as Baklava, Mediterranean Mint, Turkish Delight, and date ice cream, this place easily stands out if you're looking for a sweet treat in the area. I had a scoop of the Melon & Feta and Mango & Coconut and I really enjoyed both. Both were very fragrant, and though I never thought of melon ice cream and feta cheese as a combo, having cheese in my ice cream was definitely something new (and something I don't think I'd like again), but the Melon ice cream was very delicious and perfect for a summer day. I also really liked the Mango & Coconut, especially the coconut flakes. The texture of the ice cream was really something--thick, stretchy, gum-like that is like no other. Try it for yourself--you'll really like it! Plus, the owner was very nice and gave me no problems redeeming my voucher.

What a hidden gem! Wonderful Greek food and the owner Georgia personally comes out to ensure you…read moreare enjoying the food and hospitality. We started the night with the Hot Mezze platter of Melitzanes, Haloumi, Tzatziki, Octopus, Shelftanes, Grilled Eggplant, Lamb and Chicken Souvlaki and Pita Bread. For mains I chose the traditional Greek Moussaka dish. This so delicious served with a béchamel sauce and fresh Greek salad. My partner had Double Stuffed Chicken Breast with Lemon zest, crushed almonds, parsley and spinach in a light chicken broth with mash. It too was a sensational dish. After eating entree and mains I was unfortunately too satisfied to be able to indulge in dessert. The waiting staff were very attentive and polite throughout our dining experience. This restaurant is certainly one to be visited if you love Greek traditional food. I'll be back definitely.

Service is always friendly and quick, I love the sharing plates especially the cold one…read more The food is always tasty and has the flavour of home food. Can't believe this place is not always packed. And the prices are very reasonable.