Good coffee, good location and good parking. TRIFECTA! They say good things come in small packages…read moreand seems that is true. Sugar Loaf is small and comfy. Seating inside is cozy with throw pillows for d tea comfort, if you need it. Outdoor seating offers a relaxing view of a park across the street. Staff are friendly and looked to me like lots of 'regulars'....and that speaks volumes to me. Sugar Loaf has street parking and is near the shops on Plumer Road, a nice place to be year 'round.

Came here for the first time after walking past it heaps. Grabbed a seat outside and it was a great…read morespot for brunch in the sun. The coffee was good and there is a menu option for all. As I was off from work I thought I would treat myself and have something that my trainer would not approve - the mad dog brunch. This American style hotdog with tasty mustard and crunchy roll was delicious. Served up with some chips and this feed was a great mid-morning indulgence. The staff were really friendly and greeted most people ordering by name and with a smile. Think I have found the cafe on a nice day that I will come to to knock over some work. The price is reasonable. Parking is not usually a problem along this strip somewhere. They also do a tapas menu at night as well that we are keen to try.

So guess what Kit & Yuen used to do before starting Not Just Coffee? A biochemist and a pharmacist…read more Meaning they have brains the size of Pluto, which they've used to establish what is damn near close to the perfect little cafe in Paddington. Ready for this? 'Cos here we go: An ever-changing menu, like a science experiment. Sugar in small labelled glass beakers, and a brunch and coffee experience that left me somewhere between speechless and begging for more. They're dog-friendly. So crucial for people like me who think dogs are little four-legged rainbows, furry little smile-factories that make the world a better place to live in. They post photos of their customer's dogs up on their facebook page. I know, brilliant. They also support the local arts community, displaying artwork and photography from talented locals, and are looking at live acoustic music. Hey, all other cafes: be more like Not Just Coffee, because they are crushing it, and I am crushing on them.

I've officially declared man flu today…read more O F F I C I A L L Y But I managed to drag myself out and go hit the Oxford street op shops, with my beloved girl, and sweet heart, you honestly are going to kill it in those cowboy boots. So we're done after a few hours I'm feeling horrid (still am feel sorry for me), and we decide we need a reboot. We stumble across NJC its accessed via the alley way down the side of 264 Oxford Street. Shout out to NB whoever you are I found another one of your dalmatians! You enter into a courtyard of a typical Sydney Terrace house, I really loved the layout its cool, has hand drawn kids pictures up on the walls, real shady nice ambience about it. We sat up on a balcony overlooking the main courtyard so it was nice and calm which is highly suitable for someone as ill, as I currently am. Ordered a mixed berry and banana smoothie and also a apple juice both absolutely beautiful, the staff were lovely as well really friendly and genuine, it was particularly hilarious when I said I would not be eating de to my ailments and my girlfriend explained it was man flu and both ladies brazenly erupted into laughter. I faced the ridicule with dignity and bravery. Also ordered the Grilled vegetable stack with pesto, capsicum and cheese, beautifully plated and delicious to boot. I really recommend you check this one out Yelper's it shows a lot of promise, I'll be back to feast upon a wider array in the near future, IF I recover from this man flu...

Great café with a deli store right next door. The café serves breakfast and lunch, and they have…read morereally good coffee. I especially liked the breakfast omelettes, had the one with smoked salmon - just great. The Bircher Muesli looked delicious as well.

Delicious place. Not cheap but worth the money!! Their chips are to die for, and they staff is very…read morefriendly. Coffee is great and they have nice soft drinks as well :)

Regatta has only been open for three weeks but they seem to have it all together already. We had…read moretwo big tables - about twenty people so it was a challenge. The view is amazing across Rose Bay and the food matched the view. My scallops were cooked with the required amount of caramelisation and the chorizo and cauliflower added a bit of saltiness and texture. The lamb was also an excellent combination of taste and perfectly pink. The people either side of me had the Trevalla and were equally happy. The passion fruit custard was a nice end - light with a tangy purée /foam. Overall a really nice dinner with good company and good food. Hope they make a success of the new venture

The view and ambience is excellent. It's more of a casual than that at catalina, but equally…read moreimpressive views. The food was amazing. The grilled octopus was nicely charred and so tender. I wish the small portion was alot bigger. Delicious. The steak was one of the best i've had in syd. The salmon was one of the best salmons i've had anywhere in the world. The desserts were equally impressive. The prices are so reasonable and quite a steal in such a beautiful venue and local.

Kudos for being open early on a public holiday no less. I…read morewas a poor wretch looking for something open in the area for breakfast not realizing it was a public holiday. Came across this place ... and literally every man, woman and their dog was here. Nice puppies! Settled myself down into a nice outlook for the comings and goings of the street and waited for my order to arrive. A plate of my pet peeve arrives. My sourdough was flattened into a bit of leather rather than toasted. :( Dam those pressers used on bread and croissants. Give me a 3D feed over something 2 dimensional any day. For me everything was just...ok. Nothing stood out in any way. I think part of them were still on vacation even though they had opened their doors.

Ever had the Dry Horrors so bad you don't think you'll make it through the morning?…read more We're talking Ragnarok in your head, the sour whisky sweats, a tongue like a dead skunk. You can't hold a conversation, and have no idea how you'll make it through the morning without keeling over and dying somewhere awfully public. That was me a few weeks back. Then I stumbled upon the honey-fried chorizo sandwich with avocado and chipotle mayonnaise sandwich at this corner cafe. Eating it was like the flavour-filled fountain of youth had welled up inside me, rejuvenating my busted organs and wan skin with delicious, life-affirming goodness. Far out. My new go-to hangover assassin, right here. Also good? The corn fritters smothered with chipotle (you gotta ask for that) and tomato and avocado salsa, and the fat hash stack, with a poached egg on top and jacked with buttered spinach and corned beef. Inside can get a little hot and sweltery, stalk one of the breezy pavement tables but be warned, they're hot property. Cash only.

Service was friendly and quick, and it's just a really nice atmosphere to sit outside in the sun…read moreand watch the neighbourhood go by. Easily going to be my new go-to local spot around Surry Hills. Highly recommend checking it out!

I had a delicious breakfast here consisting of French toast and a chai latte…read more The French toast was served with Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Salted Caramel, Coconut-Curd, Granola and Maple Mascarpone. It was very tasty! My chai latte was basic, but it had good flavors. Great breakfast!

It'd be unfair to judge this place's lunch menu, as I only popped in for breakfast, but it looked…read morelike a beautifully crafted Italian menu filled with salads, pasta dishes and baguettes. I couldn't fault it as a breakfast destination. A basement cafe, its glass-less windows look out on the street from a lower level, allowing you to soak up the atmosphere from the streets without glaring people in the face. There's a black colour scheme which adds to the stylish, Italian feel, and most of the seats are stools, so it's ideal for those who only want a quick bite to eat or sip of coffee. The baristas are dynamic and cheery, greeting regulars and charming newcomers. I followed the chalk board's advice and had some of their home-made marmalade on sourdough. It was such a treat having such homely marmalade on the toasted bread, it made this cafe feel far more friendly than many other CBD cafes. The coffee was brilliant too, and conjured up before I'd barely even finished saying the words "medium latte." A new favourite!

The concierge at our hotel recommended this gem of a restaurant steps from our downtown Sydney…read morehotel. We were so happy with our breakfast selections! Hubby had the lox (smoked trout here) with poached egg, capers etc on a fresh bagel. My avocado toast with poached eggs with cherry tomatoes on an amazing sourdough was fantastic. Don't hesitate to come to this place.

So as a Yank transplant in Sydders I am getting used to the world of Aussie chicken shops. Some are…read moremeh, some are ok, some are good, some are really good. But the Char is truly in a first class of its own. First of all, they have way more than just chicken- amazing salads, incredible pasta dishes, stir fries for days, etc. All consistently tasty and fresh. Their chips are to die for- perfectly crispy. Secondly, all of their dishes appear to be (and taste) completely homemade (I actually think they bottle and sell their sauces.) Lastly, the value for money considering the quality of food is outstanding. They sell massaman lamb shanks which I've been dying to try. Places like the Char make me want to give up my Inner West digs for Bondi... with a squillion places to eat on Bondi Rd, you can't go wrong with choosing the Char.

Why can I say about this place besides yum? I would suggest the Portuguese chicken. I ordered the ¼…read moredark with two sides. The au gratin potatoes were crazy good. They have tons of options for sides and you really could eat for weeks without having the same thing. Char does a wonderful job with their chicken and I ended up craving more from them several times. Highly recommended.