The Roots supplies North Sydney with exactly what it needs - a fresh take on simple, good food, excellent coffee, and a new atmosphere.
No 2GB Radio here, only hip-hop, soul, funk and jazz - the perfect accompaniment to the subway tiles, hardwood and concrete aesthetics.
No banal choices here grub-wise, just some classic NYC dishes, all made each day in house...the kind of stuff that makes your mouth water. I go back for the toasted pork on linseed with paprika slaw and apple sauce. Complete with crackling!
No charge for double shots. Regular take-away Long Black is $3, as is a double.
(This is practically unheard of in Sydney, with $4 base-rates for a regualr and $0.50 charges for everything else the norm)
Service is simple, fast, but friendly. Need another brew but you're already seated? Just ask the friendly waitress, one will be brought to you and you can fix it up on your way out the door.
Get in early to beat the hectic morning rush when the line snakes down the pathway outside. Owner & staff know regulars by name, coffee orders are remembered, and the place is consistent.
Fridays, they offer Cronuts from Brewtown Newtown. Get in fast or pre-order to secure your taste of heaven.
Away from the hustle & bustle but right in the heart of Nor' Syd, you'll wonder why you didn't discover it earlier. And with an extension aptly named 'Next Door' opening soon, eventually becoming a wine and craft beer bar as of Spring 2014, the sky is the limit for this rare Northside gem, and their offerings will continue to delight locals and visitors alike. read more