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 Warm Feeling Interior by aussiedoug
Friendly service is always a very good start & today this was no exception. To me this always makes such a difference to my dining experience. This is really a pretty down to earth place. It's open 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday & prides itself on making its own mayonnaise, pesto, tapanade, gaucamole & chicken stock & only uses fresh quality ingredients in all its dishes.
It was quite well patronised by local workers from businesses & offices nearby.
It's not bad value either. From $7.90 - $9.30 you can get a range of Sandwiches & Melts.Larger meals such as Burgers & Club Sandwiches come from $7.90 - 12.50. Pasta etc comes from $9.10 to $14.50. Also a range of salads is available from a Caesat at $9.30 to a pan fried squid on a bed of aromatic Asian salad leaves for $14. A choice of 3 different Risottos at $14.50 & $15.50 rounds out the range of choices.
I settled on having Chicken & Asparagus Risotto accompanied by a freshly squeezed Pineapple, Carrot & Ginger juice.
To finish me off completely I had a gluten free chocolate muffin of course accompanied by my usual Mocha coffee on Soy milk. The muffin was really yummy, not too big and/or heavy as they can tend to be & with just a nice amount of moistness. The coffee wasn't too bad either. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 46 York Street, SydneyPhone: 61 2 9262 3270Other Contact: 61 2 9262 1887 fax no.
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Beanbah Espresso by aussiedoug
So I ended up right next door at street level at this little gem of a place that I've walked past before, but never gone in.
Wasn't too busy so knew my limited time would fit in nicely so in I went to be greeted by either the manager of owner with real personality & character. Not only him (who may have been of Italian, Greek or Lebanese descent), but also the wait stuff had the gr8 Aussie attitude to relaxed openness & friendliness. Often this attitude can result in service also being a little laid back, but not here. It was spot on!
Things I like about this place:-
The food, so read on below.
The service with a smile & a good amount of attentiveness. Let me elaborate on that. They actually asked when I ordered whether I wanted my coffee straight away or later on. Most places I have to specify later on as they automatically bring it out straight way, often with the cold drink you've ordered. Not only that, but I was asked just a few minutes before finishing my meal, if I would like my coffee then received just as I was swallowing the last mouthful ...., excellent timing. Not often you get that at a down to earth eating place such as this
Speaking of coffee, they stock Calima Cafe de Colombia coffee just as Obelisk Cafe in Macquarie Place does & I find it very good indeed.
I will definitely be going back here again & I recommend that you give it a go if you are in this part of town during your stay.
You are beginning to understand that I enjoy my tucker & that I am a little bit on the fussy side without being too picky. I enjoy risotto as a dish, but frankly have had a lot of rather ordinary ones. Not the case at Beanbah. I chose the Chicken & Asparague Risotto. It was a beautifully creamy risotto, but not too liquidy & had a reasonable amount of chicken & asparagus. It was an ideal amount for lunch too. Very enjoyable indeed.
I had a cold drink (had been walking extensively though Hyde Park for a couple of hours in the sun) of Splitrock lightly carbonated Pink Grapefruit drink. And of course, as you've read above a very good coffee.
A couple of points to finish off with.
No credit cards so cash only. They are open from earlyish breakfast through to late afternoon. They provide free jugs of water (too many don't) Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Shop 1, 235 Macquarie StreetPhone: 61 2 9231 5555Directions: Almost at the sthn end of Macquarie St where it meets Hyde Park. It is almost directly opposite the Hyde Park Barracks Museum.Other Contact: 61 2 9389 3194 (fax no.)
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 Looking in from Macquarie
Place by aussiedoug
The ambience here is very much linked to the lovely green, relaxing coolness not so much the history itself. If you want to escape not only the hustle & bustle, but also the higher (tourist oriented) prices of Circular Quay & its eating places then take a less than 5 minute walk & eat with the workers from nearby office blocks & businesses. Learn a little of our history & save yourselves a bit of money while enjoying the best coffee I've found in the city of Sydney. Almost as good as the coffee at Cozzi Cafe in Coogee.
Now I can't tell you my favourite dish from here as I only used it as a break from walking, a bit of a brief pit stop, so to speak, to refuel & recharge before continuing on my little journey of exploration.
Of course the vital ingredient in that is good coffee & here I found the best coffee yet in my exploration of the cafes & restaurants of Sydney. The "CALIMA" Colombian coffee served here is lovely. My usual mocha on soy milk was excellent. I also enjoyed a blueberry friand & a large (their standart serving) apple juice. These 3 items came to $10 (Australian).
Their breakfast special of Bacon, 2 eggs on a Vienna roll with juice & either tea or coffee was $9.90 compared to Portobello's $20 Aussie special (which was virtually the same foood & drinks). Mind you I think I would have preferred their "Yummy Pancake with mixed berries, maple syrup & juice & tea or coffee", for a mere $8.90.
Lunch options ranged in price from Salads from $10 to $12& their most expensive lunch item was a Club Sandwich with Turkey & I'm not sure what else as I can't read my scribble from the other morning!!!!
It is table service so grab a comfy spot (all have nice relaxing outlooks) & wait for one of the lovely waitresses to take your order.
All in all a very good value option in a lovely historic spot with excellent coffee! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Macquarie PlacePhone: 61 2 9241 2141Directions: From Circular Quay find Customs House. Walk up the small road on the right hand side of Customs House & all off 30 seconds later you will see the verdant triangle that is Macquarie Place. Obelisk Cafe is the first place with the outdoor seating
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 The Craic Pott Cafe, Victoria
Street, Sydney by pchamlis
I saw a little place called the Craic Pott Cafe. Upon entry, I was informed of its proper pronunciation, "Crack-Pot Cafe". This irreverent little joint was just what we needed on our first hours in Sydney. They had several splended coffees and coffee-based drinks for purchase, along with fresh breads, muffins and such. You could even get a hot "brekkie", Aussie slang for breakfast. I wasn't quite ready for anything heavy, and neither were Bonnie and Sara, we just chose the simple stuff below.
And, the fellow behind the counter asked if we'd like to sit outside to enjoy our coffee. We looked at him a bit askew, as it was slightly chilly in the morning shade of Victoria Street. He said "no worries on the chill, mate. I'll start the heater." He then proceeded to fire up a lovely "over table" propane heater. So, we sat out in the fresh air, warm and toasty, enjoying our coffee.
The Craic Pott was a perfect start to our relationship with Australia. Informal, friendly, and maybe a little puckish. The guys running the place reminded me of that famous line from Crocodile Dundee, where Paul Hogan says "they're just kids having fun".
Well, we went for coffee and snacks. Bonnie had her usual black coffee, aka coffee dark in Oz. Being the most informed coffee aficionado in our family, her pronouncement of "very good" speaks for the family. Sara and I, being coffee lightweights, went with a cappuccino, which was also well done. For our snacks, we shared homemade banana-walnut muffins, and a few slices of homemade cinnamon raisin bread....nice and thick, hot from the toaster with butter. Ummmmm. Leave a Comment Theme: CoffeehousePrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: From the King's Cross Station (Darlinghurst @ Victoria), walk about three blocks down Victoria. The Craic Pott is on the left, a very unassuming little brick structure that looks more like an office building.
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 Coffee time at Hyde Park ! by pchamlis
If you're in Sydney visiting Hyde Park, and you're in the mood for a mid-morning or even mid-afternoon cup of Joe, check out the little coffeeshop at the Elizabeth Street/Liverpool Street corner of the park. (Near the ANZAC Memorial)
This little shop really hit the spot one morning for us. We'd just returned from a jaunt down to Chinatown, and really needed some morning fuel to get through to lunch. Our continental brekkie at the Victoria Court had been quite a few hours earlier. : )
Our friend Aussiedoug has mentioned to us that this little shop had good muffins, pastries and (of course) coffee. And as always, Doug was on the mark.
Well, it's a coffeeshop, soooooo the proof in the pudding, so to speak, will be their coffee.
Darned good brew, folks. Hearty, flavorful and rich. As always, my wife had black (coffee, dark) and my daughter and I did cappuccino. We also had some freshly baked muffins for a "snackie".
Good stuff. If you need a refueling stop, I'd suggest giving this little stand a try. AND....there's public restrooms right next to them, which is always a welcome sight when you're out on city walkabout. Leave a Comment Theme: CoffeehousePrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Liverpool/Elizabeth Street(s) corner of Hyde Park
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Very Yummy breakfast .... at affordable prices. what makes this place special is the fantastic harbour views.
Good cheap lunches too...
Open Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
Poached eggs or eggs benedict or if its lunchtime pastas, fish or gourmet lamb pie! Leave a Comment
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Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens not so much for the food or coffe allthough it was nice but the wild life which seems to fly in and join you! im just a city boy so im not used to it but birds of all shapes sizes and colors, well worth a visit if the big city life is slowing you down! Theme: CoffeehouseAddress: botanic gardensDirections: walk around youll find it
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Would highly recommend Playfair Cafe (Shop 21,The Rocks Centre (Playfair Street),THE ROCKS
NSW 2000, Australia, P: (02) 9251 3317. Went there every morning during our week long stay in Sydney. They do the best egg, bacon and cheese rolls and they are enormous just the thing to set off your busy day touring the city, also try the breakfast wraps (yummy). The cafe is also great if you are planning to visit the Rocks Markets at the weekend as its just a short walk from there and its also right next to the Tourist Information Centre.
Egg, bacon, cheese rolls Theme: SoupPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Playfair Cafe (Shop 21,The Rocks Centre (PlayfairDirections: The Rocks, Sydney, NSW
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It's a small cafe that sells small pastry type pies(very yummy) called pastizes for 0.80 cents each.
Flavours of:
Chicken & Mushroom
Pea
Meat
Cheese(white, feta i think)
Spinach& cheese
Apple
Does good coffee as well.
It's a good idea to get there around lunch time coz
they sit the pie trays out once they're cooked so they can get cool.
Best to buy one of each that are sitting out to cool, check which are actually hot, they buy some more of the hot one's.
The cold pastizes, you can take home to reheat
Or buy them by the frozen dozen($8) & take the home to cook, yum!
~4 - 4:30 PM on a Saturday iz a great to to drop in for a bite.
A bit of a crowd so there's plenty of just cooked hot pastizes ready to be enjoyed.
Read the daily newspapers there or eat with friends. Leave a Comment Theme: Middle EasternPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 310 Crown st Surry HillsPhone: 93616942Directions: In Darlinghurst, just south of Oxford st not far from Hyde Park.
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