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    Shortstop Coffee & Donuts

    4.3 (72 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Mary A.

    If you ever wanted to taste unique donut flavors and not the same old same old donuts I recommend trying Shortstop ! These donuts do not fail - they are light, fluffy, moist, everything you want donuts to be ! The flavors of the donuts are true to their names as well! A must try is the Australian Honey & Sea Salt donut: it has the look and texture of a churro & then glazed- it has the right balance of salty and sweet - moist every bite lol - SO GOOD The matcha one is yum - it has strong matcha flavor, and more of a cakey texture The coffee cake & toasted pecan was amazzzingggg - great crunch and not too sweet- definitely for coffee fans for sure Sadly I found the pandan and coconut sugar to be too sweet for my liking (& I'm never the first person to say that!) but it did have a nice coconut flavored cream filled center! But yes, if you do get a chance, stop by and don't just settle for one donut - I prefer try all and then you'll find what's your go to ! The coffee is awesome too - just not the best place to chill and sit and hang out - maybe try their bangaroo location.

    Earl grey and choc pb
    Tricia D.

    There's nothing like going on an afternoon donut hunt while you're on vacation. Yelp led me to Short Stop shortly before closing on a weekday. Earl grey and chocolate peanut butter were the flavors remaining, so I snatched up one of each, half noticing that the $4.50 (AUD) price tag is more expensive than gourmet donuts in the States! Yowza! Overall, happy to have tried these, but the donuts were slightly greasy (read: leaves residue on your fingers and napkin), especially the chocolate peanut one. That was unexpected. Earl grey had a nice glaze to it, rose petals, and tapioca-like inclusions inside. Definitely a special treat.

    Can eat these like m&m's
    CJ F.

    The healthiest part of my donut was the hole =p Triple matcha cake is a green tea lover's dream! I was pipped to the post and missed out nabbing the last Boston cream so I was consoled by the earl grey & rose cake which made me feel like a kid asking Santa for a Hulk doll for Xmas but instead getting a Barbie doll painted green. I wish they were open now. The 2 gourmet donuts set me back $9.50

    Maple Brown Sugar Donut
    Kathleen K.

    Stopped in twice during my week in Sydney and both times were really good. Walk up counter was quick and easy. Friendly service. Didn't love the jelly donut but the others were very fresh and yummy.

    Selections at 3 p.m on a Wednesday.
    V C.

    Love their donuts, it was simple, classic and done flawlessly... This place has won a sweet spot in my heart with their (limited) arrays of creative donuts. Flavors such as earl grey and rose, as well as coffee cronuts are some of the things to look forward here. Came here an hour before they shut and we were left with only 5 flavors to choose from; I picked out the walnut and brown sugar, it was more of a bread donut: fresh, fluffy and crunchy... absolute bliss! Their price tags, isn't exactly cheap, $5 per donut! Totally worth the sweet indulgence, imo. Also, seating are limited, but when you are lucky enough to snag a table, get a cup of coffee as well and enjoy the lustrous and chic ambiance of this donut shop.

    Peanut butter jam, earl grey, rhubarb
    Chely May R.

    I love that shortstop offers an order service, get your drool face on at home and avoid embarrassing yourself when you walk into the store. Sutherland street is like the "red light" district of dessert, get your naughties on from shortstop and pop in next door to the raw dessert bar if you need to ease off the donut guilt. My favourites from shortstop are the peanut butter jam, cinnamon sugar and sea salt curler. The earl grey which I have been dying too try tasted a tad too dry and too fragranced. The curler which looks like a rounded churros was awesome, with sea salt that makes it surprisingly even better ( how did we ever eat these without sea salt?) though looks small for the price we paid. The cinnamon sugar is a safe bet and the rhubarb was lovely. Shortstop is good, but with so many competition in town it would be nice to see maybe the curler ( which I think is Shortstop's hero) more and improved ( size, price or flavour?)

    Matcha and black sesame.
    Tresna L.

    When it comes to donuts, I do not profess to be an expert. I'm not really a donut kind of girl, as I prefer savouries over sweets. But who can resist the absolute perfection of Shortstop? Everything here has been considered and carefully assembled. From the coffee selection (Market Lane) to the variety of flavours and textures in the donuts, right down to the interior design of this store that is just aching for a feature in Monocle magazine. It's all beautiful. Even savoury lovers like me can be kept happy with less sugary options like the matcha and black sesame donut that is scarcely sweet.

    Making me some fresh doughnut goodness
    Jean B.

    Divine, delicious doughnut nirvana is found here. Take some time out of your hectic schedule and bask in the heavenly light that is doughnut creationism. From small things great doughnuts grow. The small cafe has been thoughtfully created to ensure optimum pleasure for the client. Wide, open space with a lot of soft light. Small tables for those wanting to bask in the calmness of creation. Along the wall there is standing bar to enjoy coffee and watch the pastry fairies conjure up wicked treats. The staff are friendly and mildly timid, as they still flutter about to find their feet. In all fairness it's day two and the goods are literally walking out the door as fast as they can make them. The shelves look lonely but not from lack if doughnut creation, but sheer popularity from the masses. Within 5mins of walking in and ordering a small chest full and a coffee the mid morning coffee break office workers started to flow in. Moments later there's a line out the door and doughnut restrictions are enforced. Supply and demand my friends. All the way along the staff are icing, filling and brûlée-Ing and chatting to devoted fans. This really is a place to relax and take your time to enjoy the small pleasures in life. Like a peanut butter jelly doughnut!!

    Celia T.

    Tucked away behind Elizabeth Street in a little side street stands the only reason I go to Uni on a Monday morning. Shortstop's donuts are fresh, fluffy, light and sooooooooooo delish you feel as though you could eat 20 in one sitting and still be up for another round. Although they aren't the cheapest on the block with 7/11 on Elizabeth St playing host for the all famous Krispy Creme, Shortstop is well and truly worth the couple of extra bucks, not to mention, the staff who work there are quite easy on the eye. Coffee is also very good!

    David S.

    I'm starting to get a little confused with all of the similar sounding names of the multitude of coffee shops popping up around the place, but this one is basically hidden down a back laneway just off little Lonsdale Street near (or a part of, I can't quite remember which) a new development. Anyway, the thing that makes this place stand out are the donuts, though I have to admit that I only came here to try the coffee as opposed to the donuts. I'm not sure if you can consider donuts to be healthy, but they seem to be made out of rye (from what I could tell since, as I mentioned, I came here for the coffee). As for the coffee it was okay, more on the bitter side than anything, and the cups, like many of the places around, tend to be pretty small, which means that it can be a little pricey. It was okay, but not really one of my favourite places.

    Really yummy donuts. However No milk alternatives just organic cows milk. Good for takeaway.

    Sarina W.

    I insist on dragging my colleagues all the way to short stop donuts today. This is the first time I have visited the actual shop and it was beautifully bright and welcoming. The guy behind the counter was so patient answering all our questions and tolerated our indecisiveness! We finally ordered our donuts and when I asked my colleague whether his red velvet was good he said, "No. It was amazing!" I got a dark chocolate and peanut butter donut which at first was a bit sweet, but I soon realised it balanced perfectly with the slightly salty peanut butter cream in the middle. Yum.

    Triple matcha doughnut
    Adam J.

    Best doughnuts in Melbourne. End review... Ok I guess I should write a bit more. Service is always fantastic. Always greeted with a smile, always polite and helpful. Fit out is hipster of course. Bright, white tiled walls, polished concrete floor, light timber tables. Big window so you can watch the doughnuts being made fresh. Coffee is by Market Lane and consistently good. The actual doughnut dough is so good. Buy a supermarket doughnut and try it next to shortstops and you'll understand how important good dough is, and fresh dough. They keep some of their flavours seasonal, like only using oranges when they are in season. The flavours are interesting and not sickly sweet. And Friday is peanut butter day with 3 different peanut butter based doughnuts.

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    A cute little place for coffee and donuts! Fantastic coffee and donuts to die for. I'd go every time I visit for sure.

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    I tried out the earl grey and rose, Australia seasalt cruller and my favorite was the vanilla bean glazed donut.

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    Social Brew Cafe - Special of the day - french toast.

    Social Brew Cafe

    4.7(150 reviews)
    1.1 kmPyrmont
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    Honestly some of the best and quickest service I've ever had for brunch/breakfast. We were seated…read morewithin a few minutes of arriving and we quickly placed our orders. Our drinks were out in 3-5 minutes and our food was out within about 5-7 minutes after. As soon as we finished we were given our checks to pay at the front. I think we were here for only 45 minutes and it was amazing! I started out with the iced strawberry matcha and my husband had their iced mocha. The iced mocha was good but the iced strawberry matcha was flawless. The strawberries were so fresh and the matcha was just perfect itself. Great combo together! My husband had the free range eggs on toast and I had the eggs Benedict. His was delicious but the eggs Benedict was amazing. The crispy kale really sold me as it was delectable in each bite. Eggs were poached to perfection and the truffle hollandaise was just delicious. Couldn't have had a better experience if we tried!

    This cafe was recommended by a family member and was an easy travel from our hotel and was actually…read morea walking distance of less than 10 minutes. For a larger party, coming in with a reservation was convenient since they are pretty busy and change tables often. Service staff were efficient and very friendly. Ordering was easy as well. Their seasonal specials is definitely worth the look over. I had the peanut butter shake and although it didn't look it, it tasted very much like peanut butter in liquid form. I also got to try the summer breeze watermelon salad. That was refreshing. It had a mix of greens, dressing, feta and a crisp prosciutto. I've never had prosciutto served fried; it was delicious. The whole piece married well, and I wish I knew the background of how it was created. I loved every bite! Although the place was crowded, it can still be intimate. Besides indoor seating, they also have a patio and seating outside.

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    The Grounds of The City

    The Grounds of The City

    4.0(79 reviews)
    0.8 kmSydney
    $$

    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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    Toby's Estate

    4.1(14 reviews)
    1.1 kmChippendale
    $$

    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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    Interior space

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    Merchandise for purchase

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    Paramount Coffee Project - PCP Sydney  Stracciatella, chilli & hazelnuts on rye, with heirloom toms, smashed avo & sautéed greens

    Paramount Coffee Project

    4.0(88 reviews)
    0.7 kmSurry Hills
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    WOW. I don't know if I'm just hungry and jet lagged but the breakfast at PCP Sydney definitely left…read morean impression on me. My golly, the stracciatella, chilli & hazelnut toast is to die for!!! You can add more to it such as heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocados, greens; garlic roasted field mushrooms, pork sausage, eggs or smoked ocean trout. I opted for scrambled eggs and it was a breakfast for champions NGL. Soooo good! Paired with the orange blossom matcha milk, I'm in heaven! I'm not really a citrusy kinda girl but that combo was divine. I needed more caffeine though for my long day ahead so I got a large mocha-- just the buzz I needed. The vibe is very aesthetic, industrial chic with high ceilings. Love the tables as well as the pitchers that look like Aesop bottles haha. I was really torn between the shokupan yuzu French toast and stracciatella, chilli and hazelnut toast but I'm glad I went with savory. Absolutely what I needed for today's adventures. Service was amazing. I was seated immediately but I came 15 mins after they opened so that's probably why. I'm so happy I added PCP to my Sydney itinerary.

    This was a very good breakfast!…read more I had the avocado toast with sttaceletta cheese and hot chili oil. Everything paired so well together and it was very fresh. My coffee was also delightful.

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    Paramount Coffee Project - Cappuccino...yes I got 2 of them in my first trip.

    Cappuccino...yes I got 2 of them in my first trip.

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    Paramount Coffee Project - Avocado toast with stracciatella cheese and hot chili oil.

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    LA Donuts

    LA Donuts

    5.0(4 reviews)
    13.6 km

    Best donuts in the Sydney area hands down, the Name says it all LA donuts and we all know the guys…read morein the states got it going on when it comes to anything to do with food haha!! Impossible to miss when driving down the King Georges road with its bright pink sign :)!! Its on the left hand sign on the way to Hurstville and about 50 metres before the entry to the M5 :) I got to an old school gym in beverly hills and one of the hot topic talks is LA donuts, what's your favorite, when's the next visit lol!! When I'm chatting to someone about donuts at LA its always the same response, fluffy and light, not overly sweet, soft, they make the donuts fresh daily. LA DONUTS eat Fresh :D... not like subway lmao !! I'm a bit of a Homer when it comes to food so a favorite is the homer donut also the Apple fritter and the Long Johns & the eclair donut .. tbe sweet tooth shakes haha!! The owner and anyone of the people at the shop have been always super friendly and easy to have a laugh with .. not sure if they laughing about my enjoyement scoffing the donuts down or the amount of times i see they see me come past :D Have to say being a foodie i love my Melbourne visits for anything food but LA Donuts have definately been another addition to putting Sydney on the map contending for the best food in the capital of Aussie mate :)!!

    Got donuts from here recently, these are the best donuts I have ever eaten in my life I will never…read morebe able to eat Krispy Kreme again now that I have tried these. The dough is a traditional donut dough so soft and filling, I had the Homer donut which was amazing and I also tried some of the Biscoff which was also amazing. The owner and the staff here are some of the loveliest people I have ever met so friendly, cannot wait to come back

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    LA Donuts - Npt a bad selectipn at all if you ask me, especially the Homer Simpson in there haha :D

    Npt a bad selectipn at all if you ask me, especially the Homer Simpson in there haha :D

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    LA Donuts - Oh yeah super soft and tasty chocolatyy long Johnny :D

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    Oh yeah super soft and tasty chocolatyy long Johnny :D

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