Thought it worth another try of this nice little hole in the wall and was at first please to see…read morethat they had done some work on the shop since i was last there. Feeling optimistic I ordered a dbl mac and waited. Noticing a regular cup in the background I asked if I could use it rather than a takeaway cup, but was told that they only use takeaway cups. Fair enough..... I guess... Either way, with only 1 person in front of me I thought that a cafe focused on only takeaway coffees would quickly see me on my way.... I was wrong. So not only did they not have tables and chairs, nor regular coffee cups, they now also had slow service... And then the coffee arrived.... and it looked.... disgusting. The crema was bubbling and burnt through and through. Looking more like an overcooked brownie, it certainly did not resemble the coffee I had here last time. It found the closest garbage bin I could find... and I set of in search of another cafe. Wont be coming back here again any time soon... :-( Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 5/10 Coffee beans - Di Lorenzoi Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 3/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

no fuss, hole in the wall type cafe. Great Italian style coffee and authentic Italian staff thrown…read morein. No single origin served here, just good strong coffee and always consistent. Well worth a try if you're in the area, even if there's a line up you won't wait long.

Reformatory is my favorite coffee shop in Sydney. Getting a proper pour over is hard to find in…read moreSydney where most places do a batch brew. That isn't the case here and they have a wide selection of beans to choose from to meet different flavor profile preferences. The espresso based white coffees here are also really good and among the best in the city. This isn't the best place for chatting with friends and having brunch. However, if you want really good coffee this would be my first choice.

This is a coffee lab with a huge huge range different…read morefilters and you can get cold brew, cold drip, normal latte, cappucino etc. They have lots of coffee brewing and it smells amazing. They don't have a great deal of food, just cakes - but it is a coffee lab. Employees were super helpful and nice. Coffee came out presented beautifully in a little bottle with some sparkling water. Tasted nice and smooth and chocolate like. Would be cool to try the degustation.

Coffee was excellent. I ordered the mushroom crumpet thing, which was absolutely stunning in…read moreappearance and taste. The service was quick and friendly. Overall, it's so nice to have a cafe trying to be creative and using fresh ingredients to do so.

Did not expect a small cafe in a remote suburb can have coffee this quality. Have to say that…read morethere's slightly too much water in my double short black (How else would you enjoy a good coffee?) but the coffee was just good. Had a good time on a Sunday morning.

Very conveniently located to Meriton downstairs. Coffee is delicious but also very pricey with…read moreonly two sizes (sm & lg) which are more like extra small and small for us Americans lol. Cute lil cafe in addition to coffee and baked goods. Ok for an occasional treat but not everyday.

Since this place was just around the corner from my hotel I decided that it might be a good idea to…read morego and check it out. Look, I won't say that it was a mistake, but it certainly wasn't one of the better places that I have been too. Actually, I found that the coffee was rather substandard, not bad, but not really all that good. As for the breakfast, well, I wasn't particularly impressed with that either. Probably best to look for some place else.

I visited Roma & Co a couple of times when I was back in Sydney to see my family. It is one of…read morethree places in Manly that my parents frequent for their daily coffee fix. Considering they have high standards that is a testament to the coffee here. My review is on the coffee alone because that is all I tried. They make really nice lattes in small glasses. I prefer those with less milk because I find it is just enough and you can really appreciate the coffee. Roma's lattes were smooth with decent crema and just the right temperature. They met dad's requirements for an extra extra extra hot latte. I also liked the almond milk they used as - it balanced well. The staff were pretty friendly and were prompt to bring water and offer assistance. This is a nice place to sit in The Corso to people watch and soak up some sun.

Great options for vegetarians/vegans. The chef even came out and told us what was vegetarian. The…read morepaninis and Japanese Noodles we had were delicious! Great service!!

Great atmosphere, great service, great food and great coffee…read more That's a lot of great. There's something about this place that just oozes greatness. Perhaps it's the fact that it's off Willoughby Road with the passing of pedestrian tragic

Coffee: Bean Drinking Passion: 9/10…read moreCrema: 9/10 Walk into a cafe that does its own roasting and you are on the right track. Go into a cafe that has a separate machine, in this case a Slayer, then you've done extremely well. When this cafe also has multiple single origin coffees on the go, you've arrived. Around this area,this is an easy cafe to recommend. I love the passion they have for awesome coffee and the attention to service they obviously pride themselves with. While I was not blown away with the Kiaragana Peaberry, neither was it disappointing. This would make an awesome "sit at home on your balcony and enjoy a weekend morning" coffee. It was smooth and robust, but as a single origin, it just didn't jump out and say "here I am". So to ensure I finished on a great note, I got them to warm up the slayer and pop out a Kenyan Tegu espresso (on a dash of hot water), and it was awesome. On par with the Honduras I had at Coffee Alchemy, this coffee was robust enough with a hit of a bright back-note, but finished cleanly. All in all it was an enjoyable experience which is exactly what I look for in a great coffee. So if you find your self in Crows Nest, or perhaps are trying to avoid the cafes in North Sydney, this place is a great option. N.B. They have public WiFi on offer. No #powerwhoring available

Good coffee. The Nutella chocolate chip cookie was amazing!! Friendly service and it's nice that…read moreit's near the harbor.

On a recent visit to Sydney, I must say it was difficult getting a nice coffee that was extra hot…read more(especially when you ask for it!). At various places, we were let down. However, on our last day after a walk around Sydney harbour and through Hyde Park, we passed Batch Espresso on the way back to our hotel. Their coffee was perfect - extra hot, strong and creamy. Recommend!

We arrived late for coffee and that is exactly what we got! The cap was excellent and the macchiato…read morewas good. The menu looks pretty good for lunch. It is on a corner so there is plenty of traffic and people and noise. The chairs at the tables are old wooden steel framed that look like they were salvaged from the TAFE college over the road. It could do with a comfy lounge but I think its business is mainly takeaway because sitting in you need to bring a cushion.

Mecca consistently gets in the top 5 coffee places in Sydney and I can see why. Even though their…read morefirst location in the City is what earned their reputation, the Harris Street location has outstanding coffee. They even use 'Beat the Q' - a great app to order take-away coffees in advance and have them waiting for you at the counter. The place is a bit noisy when it is busy around 10:30-11 with the ABC, TAFE and UTS crowd, particularly on Friday. The staff are all professional and while they don't have table service (you order at the counter) they watch where you sit down and find you with the coffees later. I really like their muffins but it is a bit random which flavours they have each day.