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    Rustic Pearl

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Homemade lemonade with seasonal fruits - different every time
    Elaine L.

    Rustic Pearl, another cute little cafe in the middle of one of Sydney's buzzing brunch capital, Surry Hills. As I enjoy cooking and do cook quite regularly, I have to admit I get more excited when I see "food that I don't make myself" on the menu. To me, Rustic Pearl is one of those brunch spots that not only offers the usual eggs-on-toast but also something extra for picky breakfast snobs like myself. Must try: Homemade lemonade with fresh seasonal fruit - they make it so pretty for you!

    Short black, large flat white, lobster Benedict and wagyu beef gozleme
    Kade B.

    From Order To Table: Good timing. Like when you just start cleaning the house before someone gets home and they think you've been doing it all day. Service-ometer: Silver service. Stomachability: Heaven. It is actually heaven. Like imagine when one of those super famous pop stars are singing about how much they love someone, and that someone has gone away about mid-chorus. And then when the final verse comes they've finally rekindled their love with this person and the song is really upbeat and you just can't imagine how they fit this really beautiful love story into three and a half minutes. If I was talented enough, I would write a song like this about my breakfast here and my mid-chorus was me singing about mid-breakfast where I realized I had already eaten half and that there was only another half left. Digest suggest: Anytime. You could go here anytime. In honor of my 'Stomachablity', I have changed the words for the first half of Lady Gaga's 'Love Game' to really explain my dining experience at Rustic Pearl: Let's have some fun, This food is sick, I want another bite of your Lobster Benedict. I wanna eat you, But if I do then I might miss you babe. It's well spiced and reputed And my taste buds have concluded Guess you could try and say, The best cafe. Best Cafe. [Pre-chorus:] Coff-ee, so love-ly Just want to sip you every minute Maybe three seconds is enough for my heart to quit it Let's have some fun, This food is sick I want another bite of your lobster benedict Don't think too much, just use this script; "I'd like to order your Lobster Benedict" [Chorus:] How about the gozleme? How about the gozleme? Would you like more wagyu in your gozleme? Wagyu gozleme. Also order the gozleme. -drops mic-

    House lemonade!
    Lital K.

    LOVE IT! The service was fantastic (our waitress knew her shit!) The drinks were delicious and looked pretty and the food was damn fine. Great addition to Crown Street and a good change from all the tired looking cafes. Got a great sense of style. Will be back to try more..

    Aegian Breakfast - really good!
    Fernanda S.

    Right up there with some of the best cafes in Surry Hills - my favourite area for brunch in Sydney. I had the Aegean breakfast and highly reccommend it - so tasty and flavoursome, and it's unlikely you'll find anything like it in another cafe, it's a very unique combination of items, including a jar of homemade capsicum relish. I also had an avocado smoothie - something I grew up with but lots of Aussies find odd - open your mind and try it, you will be knocked off your socks! My favourite thing about this place was the brunch menu, which I found quite unique with a large variety of options that made it hard to make a decision. It's very busy on weekends though, so you may have to wait for a table, but you know the old cliche...wait, and good things WILL come to your table.

    Alby L.

    Most people would rate this place but to me it lacked a little umpff, especially when you're competing with big boys like 458 that's just down the road. The artistic drinks was eye candy but the tongue said otherwise. What looks good doesn't necessary taste the same. We got the chocolate avocado smoothie, may I suggest you less the chocolate and just go straight avocado smoothie. I imagine it'll taste better. Missus got the Wagyu Beef Omelette (a big fan of wagyu beef) and it wasn't too bad. The beef wasn't tough but the egg was a little overcooked and the tomato salsa just didn't really cut it right - bit of a weird combo there. I had the braised Organic Eggs with Ocean Trout. The problem with this dish was the trout was cooking on top of the eggs. Once the trout was half cooked the fish taste was uber strong which ruined the whole dish. Too much spinach, which means too much iron, which means your teeth goes funny. Ah, one cool touch this place has is they call you when your table is ready. So you can stroll along Crown St and the library next door while you wait for that call.

    A delicious Lobster Benedict!
    Jesús S.

    Highly recommended the lobster Benedict with the homemade lemonade! Even though the restaurant is small, it's quite comfortable! Excellent attention and the quality of the food worth the price!

    Turkish coffee
    Hannah D.

    I'm such a fan. I was recently reminded of how much I like this cafe here, especially the brunch menu. They are so wonderful with detail here. Your water glass comes with a slice of lemon and a mint leaf, beautiful dishes, and the food presentation is an Instagrammer's dream. It's cosy, but not cramped and comfortable... love that when it comes to a Surry Hills cafe. The only not-so-great thing is the wait time on food, but unsure if that's a regular theme. Worth the wait.

    Random water with an Orange
    Conor D.

    Rustic Pearl is located in the heart of Surry Hills. This area is renowned for some smashing and spectacular restaurants and this place my friends is a must go to venue for any Surry Hills checklist. I was dying to try this place for a while now but every time I got here I just arrived after they shut :(. So this time I chose Saturday to pop by and make it happen. I arrived into the place and was surprised about how small it was inside. They got about 5 tables inside and maybe 3 outside. So the whole place sits about 15-20 people. We popped our names on the list to be seated. We were waiting about 10 minutes to be seated which was great. We were seated inside and the decor was simplistic but quirky with some cool paintings and cool gadgets and things like retro vintage Nokia phones and Superman toys. I had just finished lunch was so wasn't enough room for anymore food so I was only interested in drinks. I had heard this place did an AWESOME hot chocolate so that was a must for me. I ordered the Hot Chocolate and my friend decided to go for a chocolate smoothie. This was a Belgian Dark Chocolate served in a Bowl because sometimes a cup just isn't good enough. The Chocolate comes with an option to have it flavoured with with a rose water or citrus & orange blossom. I decided to go rose this time. The combination blended beautifully and each sip out of the cup was a taste of heaven. Another worthy candidate for Sydney's too hot chocolate offerings. My friend ordered a Chocomolé Smoothie. This is basically an Avocado blended with cocoa and honey topped with pistachio. Boy was this a good pick. It's beautifully displayed and the blend is a killer combo because it's just so refreshing and different then any other chocolate smoothies I've tried. The guy who was sitting next to us came in and ordered one too. He was like man I've been dreaming about the Chocomolé. The food coming out of the kitchen looked impressed here as well and "I will be Back" ( sorry couldn't help it was at Terminator today ).

    Banana smoothie
    David K.

    Down to earth kinda cafe, they dont blast music, quiet and cosy and neighbourhood is friendly. Food is super tasty and flavoursome baby lobster benedict Special: pastirma bruschetta Banana smoothie Lemonade Prices are a little high for portion sizes (especially drinks) Worth giving it a shot

    Lobster benedict
    Monica V.

    One of the best on CROWN St for sure. The background music was cute and food delicious. Lobster benedict was a nice change for breakfast. Couldn't have it veery weekend but It was definitely a good pick to try. Coffee was decent here too. A couple of drawbacks - the service wasn't great. Staff rushed us through our meal and weren't super friendly. Also, the cafe is super tiny so you are really squeezed in. Having said that, I'd still go back.

    Soy cappucino
    Dodo D.

    Everything is true!! It is a must go in the heart of SH! Really nice café! I recommend the lobster benedicts: delicious! The staff is really nice and the food is excellent and tasty! One of my favorite coffee in Surry Hills.

    Fika K.

    Waited for more than half an hour, not impressed. But.... Turns out it was worth to wait! Every second of it. My friend ordered the infamous Bosphorus Benne and the lobster is quite generous. The cured-beef dish is not to be missed either! Overall food-wise are amazing, the 'customised menu' juices are to die for. Staff?? Hmmn not so much. I feel they are a bit disengage/ not care. If you go there, you're definitely going for the food.

    Joanna L.

    Absolutely love this place, favorite all time brunch place. The food and service here never disappoints. All time favorite is the bosphorous Benedict, absolutely delightful. Quick tip. If you don't want to wait in line you can always give the cafe a call beforehand and place your name on the list on your way there.

    Spinach and feta omelette with added trout (front) Tea served in cute lil pots

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    Small hole-in-the-wall with good coffee and some unique breakfast options. Lobster is a good start to any day!

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    Super friendly staff. Nice table in the sun. Good coffee. Delicious breaky (poached eggs +lobster). Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend it!

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    Glider KS - Taro Latte

    Glider KS

    4.8(8 reviews)
    1.1 kmChippendale
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    I completely walked by this place the first time I was wandering around Spice Alley, but once I…read morelooked at the small cafe's Asian fusion menu, I knew I wanted to try it. You order at the front register, and they bring your order to you. I've only tried their hojicha latte and taro latte, but they are the best lattes (no coffee) I've ever had. They're so flavorful and rich with a fluffy foam design on top. The drink itself is smooth and creamy but not overly sweet. Hits the spot!

    All coffees are not created equal…read more I know this because of Glider. The original is in Potts Point, this is the new venue, and it's an absolute corker. They've set up shop in a teeny tiny Lilliputian cottage in Kensington Lane in the new Central Park precinct. It backs onto Spice Alley and has light-filled interiors that are all white walls and light wood and it feel positively Scandinavian. Then there's the coffee. Good lord, man. It comes served in these custom cups, they're kind of grainy and glazed and feel like they've been hewn out of very light sandstone by some unnamed master craftsman who will die a nobody but be recognised posthumously as one of the finest artisans of this or any age, Van Gogh style. The barista had the obligatory mustache but boy, did this dude know what service felt like. Polite, friendly, charming, without being overbearing. Win stars out of five. Top class, thank you and goodnight.

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    Glider KS - Omelette

    Omelette

    Glider KS - Nice presentation

    Nice presentation

    Glider KS - Hojicha Latte

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    Something 4 Jess Espresso Boutique - Cuuuuute.

    Something 4 Jess Espresso Boutique

    4.3(21 reviews)
    1.4 kmChippendale
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    The unassuming Something 4 Jess has quietly become my favourite cafe in Chippendale. In all…read morehonesty, I had to take a break because I was becoming one of those customers who was there a little too early a little often. The lovely staff make it hard to stay away. I've been meaning to write up a review for weeks, but struggled to choose what to write about. The menu is seasonal and changes weekly, some samples include finely cut wagyu, crusted in dukkah and served on sourdough, honey-glazed bacon with fresh avocado, and mushrooms with ricotta. Almost everything comes served with sprinklings of sprouts and greens grown on the windowsill. The menu is small but there's almost always something for everyone; however, those looking for your classic big breakfast should come prepared to settle for something a little different. The quality of coffee is not entirely consistent, but the molasses-infused sugar makes up for it. I could eat a jar of it by itself. There's also a range of sandwiches on offer. A friend recently brought home lamb-shoulder on sourdough that had me drooling. I need to be strong, three visits in one day is just too much.

    I don't know who Jess is but if I had to guess she'd be some kind of minor indie princess, she'd…read moreprobably have a nose ring and a heart of gold, she'd wear bare feet and have sun-tousled hair and holes in her jeans and a smile that could thaw out the Cold War. And if I was going to personify this cafe, that's how it'd go. It's small and charmingly ramshackle and chilled out and social all at the same time, it's basically how I want my living room to be. The coffee is fantastic, as are the views across the new Central Park development, and weirdly the noise of the construction across the road doesn't seem to come inside. The small menu is on the spendier side, but it looked creative & wholesome. Bring a book or a notepad to write deep thoughts in.

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    Something 4 Jess Espresso Boutique - Long black (after I had taken a sip).

    Long black (after I had taken a sip).

    Something 4 Jess Espresso Boutique - Art on display over the table-for-ones

    Art on display over the table-for-ones

    Something 4 Jess Espresso Boutique - Yummy counter display with an old-timer register

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

    Toby's Estate

    4.1(14 reviews)
    1.8 kmChippendale
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    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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    The Bean Brewers - Breakfast roll (halloumi&egg

    The Bean Brewers

    4.1(10 reviews)
    1.4 kmChippendale
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    The food here is amazing and the people are so nice! There is a nice assortment of food for…read morebreakfast and lunch. Would definitely recommend to stop in and get a coffee and something to eat.

    Bar Mattino is a surprisingly busy little joint for its whereabouts (tucked into Chippendale on…read moreAbercrombie street). Sebastian, the robust English chef, serves up traditional and delicious café cuisine for breakfast and lunch on weekdays and a beautiful roast for Sunday lunch. He's funny at best, though I might warn you not to sit too close to the kitchen unless you want to overhear a colorful monologue of cynicism and crude jokes. Some winning items on the menu include the "Big Salad" which changes daily and can include a delicious mixture of pumpkin, cous cous, eggplant, walnuts, raisins, and any other odds and ends the chef decides to add on the day. I recommend ordering it with poached chicken, which is as tender as can be. Another popular item is the BLT, served on Turkish bread. Careful though, it's big enough to feed your entire family of seven. If you can appreciate a good chip (or 2 dozen), Bar Mattino's are hand cut and fried to perfection. Lastly, I would highly and enthusiastically recommend the house made brownie, for which I solely blame the gain of 3 kilos. It's chocoloatey, and melty, and powered sugary and just ALL good.

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    The Bean Brewers - Pretty yummy! Mushroom about toast

    Pretty yummy! Mushroom about toast

    The Bean Brewers
    The Bean Brewers - Vegan breakfast burrito

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    Vegan breakfast burrito

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