*032, circa espresso, 030312

***A special edition for a special friend.***

company: You

conversation: Everything, pretty much.

We could hear the coffee machine before reaching the cafe raising my interest. What I saw was a bustling cafe, filled with people inside and out despite the rain, and overall a place I didn't mind spending a Saturday morning for breakfast.

Circa Espresso is not your ordinary cafe. In fact, it is built between two buildings in a narrow laneway with simple yet rustic decor to add to it's charm. Lum originally worked close by on one of his rotations and frequented this cafe for his morning coffee and thought I'd like to see the place too. And I did. Some of the walls were covered in graffiti whilst others had bicycles and flowers peeking out of window frames. I certainly enjoyed scanning the area and finding minute details others might not have noticed.

Seating is intimate with smaller than usual tables (one wrong move and I probably would have knocked over a glass or two), but could fit approximately 30-35 people. I guess you could say it felt a little like Melbourne with it's brown tones and mellow music; bringing me back to my previous trip where I walked through a street filled with numerous choices of cafes and restaurants, it was daunting to choose just one.

It was hard to imagine this little boutique cafe catering to the corporate world working nearby in the offices, but one distinguishing feature that I hadn't heard of before was the innovative queuing system: Beat the Q. Lum told me that there was usually a line of people getting take away coffees during the weekday mornings. I was about to find out why.


The menu was predominantly breakfast foods with handwritten daily specials at the entrance priced at approximately $14. Coffees ranged between $3.5, their specialty coffee (unsure as to why I didn't write down what kind of specialty coffee this would be) to $6, your good ol' cold drip coffee showcased at the entrance doing what it does best. My eyes kept wandering around as there was so much to take in. Worried that the dimness of the cafe would affect my pictures, I tried to take as many whilst the sun shyly peeked out from the rain clouds before hiding away.

I had a flat white, $3.5 and a, potato and dillcakes with scrambled egg and salmon gravalax, $14. Lum had a flat white, $3.5 and a, portobello mushroom, stuffed with ricotta, parmesean, walnut, basil, with sourdough and rocket, $10.

Whilst waiting for our coffee and food, I observed the barista in his own environment. It is obvious he enjoys what he does; he was careful and focused with each shot he pulled whilst managing to stay on top of the influx of orders coming left and right. Having recently landing a new job as a barista (oh what, I didn't tell you?), I can understand the pressure and stress that stems from people staring at you as they wait anxiously for their take away coffee fix, all the while trying to push out respectable coffees for those that decided to dine in (not that the take away coffees were not respectable, but you know what I mean).

The flat whites came in a timely manner at a good temperature that wasn't scalding but still hot. I unfortunately still try to wait for my food before finishing my coffee that ended up cold and bitter by the time I got to it after I had eaten. I am sorry to say that the pictures of our food weren't good enough (or clear enough) to be shown, so you will just have to believe me when I say that I was very full and satisfied after my meal.

Circa Espresso, is a little kitsch in all the right ways. Friendly staff, a comfortable atmosphere, and good coffee and food goes a long way when it is dreary and cold outside. Otherwise, sit outside when the sun comes out and you don't have much to do. Although a little out of my way, I would return if not just for the look and feel of the place. I still can't get over how inventive it was to build a cafe between two buildings, think of all of the spaces we can utilise if everyone else thought the same way too.

Oh, just a reminder that they are cash only, so you don't want to be left as collateral like I was. :)

address: 21 Wentworth Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150

phone: 0410 757 757 or 0414 477 812 / website: Circa Espresso

These pictures were taken with a Konica C35 Automatic on 35mm Fujifilm film.

*#031, park bench, 240212

***A special edition for a special friend.***

company: JL

conversation: Cameras, iPhone, Hong Kong

We sat on a park bench, at Park Bench.

Having walked by Park Bench quite a few times as it was on the busiest street of the city, I was intrigued to see exactly what it was all about. It was the coffee machine at the front of the store that caught my attention. Finally, on a sunny Friday afternoon, I had my coffee adventure.

Probably not just a coffee shop, the store boasted a whole counter of gelato ice-cream, various flavours like taro, black sesame all the way to strawberry balsamic, honey nougat as well as your usual vanilla, chocolate and cookies&cream. Taking over from its previous gelato store: Passionflower, Park Bench seemed a little less normal... And who wants normal?

My eyes first landed on the wall of potted plants, then trailed all the way up to the ceiling covered in astro turf where an upside-down miniature park bench and table welcomed you.

Certainly something different from what one would usually expect from the city: it was loud and cheeky (tip jar = feeling tipsy?) without being too obnoxious.

Utilising the space well, its chairs were made from milk crates with a pillow attached and we found a park bench in the corner, it was spacious whilst being able to seat approximately 2o. Recently I headed back there and found that in the store front they added a few more tables and chairs, with a picket fence surrounding them. Cute.

Not ridiculously expensive (considering we were in the city), a scoop of gelato was $4.90, coffees were $3.50 and several desserts ranged between $10 to $13. After returning for a visit, they've extended their menu to include sandwiches ($8) and other savoury dishes.

We both had an affogato, $6.50.

Considering this was a kind of special edition coffee adventure, I figured I would let myself have a different kind of coffee. An affogato is basically a shot of espresso either poured over some vanilla ice-cream (or whatever flavour you prefer) or served separately sometimes even with a shot of liqueur. It's kind of like a dessert and coffee together rather than ordering two separate dishes.

After trying this affogato, I've been trying affogatos all over the place. The coffee was from a company named two black sheep, it had a nice crema on top and the espresso was incredibly aromatic matching perfectly with the vanilla bean gelato we had to accompany it. Apparently the two black sheep coffee shop was just downstairs to the store, definitely checking that out soon!

While we were there, a group of businessmen came in to discuss something (wasn't really listening) sitting on the milk crates and drinking milkshakes; it was an interesting sight especially because they were in suits and carrying documents and stuff. Which just goes to show how casual this place seemed.

Park Bench, was perfect for the sunny day we were having. Cold gelato with espresso, mmm. It definitely felt like Sydney with a hint of Melbourne in the way it was so different from other places we'd been. People kept coming and going and each time I've walked by there, there are always people sitting around. The staff are friendly, never too busy to bring over a bottle of water and cups for you while you're sitting there, it's a small but nice gesture.

It seems as if I've been there many more times already, and I guess I have! I keep taking different people there and I'll tell you what, if you have a group of more than 2, go for the tasting platter: it's $13 and you get 5 scoops of gelato of your own choosing.

I hope Park Bench stays for a lot longer, if anything just for that affogato.

address: 580 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

phone: 0449 563 359

These pictures were taken with a Konica C35 Automatic on 35mm Fujifilm film.

#028, vella nero coffee couture, 080711

company: JL & MW

conversation: Free stuff, trains and dinner

**Thanks to JL for these pictures, of course I would forget my battery but bring my camera!**

Vella Nero was praised several times in reviews that I had read that I thought it would be a good place to visit. One street away from QVB, I was surprised to find so many coffee shops, bars and restaurants along the road as I had only walked there a couple of times to go to just one Japanese restaurant. After MW had left, JL and I had plenty of time to roam the streets waiting for a certain somebody to finish work. From there, we found pretty much all the other bars and coffee shops I wanted to visit on my list in that area. At least now I won't get lost hey!

It seemed like your average cafe, with a strange colour coordination: an aqua-blue on grey colour scheme did not seem very coffee-like. Although brown was a bit generic (after deep discussion), it at least brought together the look-and-feel of a coffee shop. To me, the place seemed more like a canteen rather than a coffee shop. I don't know, maybe I'm just too picky.

Coffee equipment such as grinders, coffee machines, starter kits, french pressers etc were displayed on shelves against the walls. My birthday is coming up in a few months... Maybe I should point my friends in that direction! A blackboard lined the opposite wall listing "Great gift ideas for coffee lovers" as well as an interesting cold-drip technique which was a slowly brewed coffee in cold water over 12 hours and served chilled with ice. Interesting, maybe I shall try that next time.

I had a cappuccino, AUD$3.5 and a turkey gourmet sandwich. JL had a macchiato, AUD$3 and a chicken schnitzel sandwich. MW had a chai latte, AUD$4 and a roast beef sandwich. All gourmet sandwiches were AUD$8.5.

There was an extensive food menu boasting breakfast (decided against it since I had just come from work), and quite a few salads and soups. Seating extended to a second floor with approximately 30+ seats in total. It was just nearing 12:30pm, so I was not surprised to have first choice seating before the lunch rush came through. I could imagine them getting quite busy during lunch times but they seemed relatively chill.

Our beverages arrived first, but we didn't have to wait much longer until the food came after that. I must say that I have seen quite a few rosetta patterns in my coffees, but never as big or even as this! Needless to say, I was very impressed with the latte art. I've been practicing over and over again at work (when I get the chance, ahem) and the baristas on youtube don't make it look any easier. Although the cappuccino was not as frothy and could be hotter, the rosetta left me taking picture after picture on my phone.

JL's macchiato was served with a glass of water on the side which I thought was a nice touch. Usually, though, short blacks are served with a jug of hot water on the side just incase the espresso shot might be a bit too strong. JL did say that themacchiato was "a lot better than uni", so that must count for something!

A few weeks ago, the coffee bean grinder at work broke. Luckily, we had a spare one that we used to use (but stopped for some reason?). Every day when I come into work, I make myself a double shot piccolo latte with chocolate powder on top (just because I like chocolate), but with this new grinder, everything just tasted wrong! The coffee was so bitter and sour no matter how much chocolate powder I had, it just wouldn't taste good. Don't really know how or why but I managed to scull it down after much hesitance. But that got me thinking about how the smallest change to any part of the coffee making process can drastically alter the taste, look and smell of the overall coffee. We've since returned back to our beloved grinder, but now I try my best not to let any ground coffee sit inside the grinder for too long (which we used to do, oops!).

Vella Nero Coffee Couture at first glance would have been a coffee shop I would've just walked past. Whether it be because of the narrow entrance or the colours shouting "canteen". I'm glad I tried it out or else I would have missed out on a very pretty rosetta and another place to buy coffee equipment. Although there were certain elements to the cappuccino I would have liked to change (temperature, froth), I may visit again even just to see if they have a milk thermometer (I would like to see exactly how hot my milk is!).

address: 259 Clarence Street, Sydney
website: Vella Nero / phone: 02 9268 0755

#027, shirt bar, 070611

company: JL & TT

conversation: Maths, movies & Mad Men (mostly just me but yeah)

Google Maps had actually given me the wrong address, so as I walked up to the supposedly store front, there was a FOR LEASE sign on the door. I was quite looking forward to checking out this store as it was advertised in the newspaper as a bar, coffee shop and boutique. As I decided on another plan of action, we walked by a little lane that housed some other coffee shops and stumbled upon it on the other side of the building. Oops, my mistake.

Shirt Bar sells coffee, spirits and tailored made business shirts. An interesting concept that was combined well together when we first stepped in. As it was about 2pm in the afternoon, the store smelt like coffee with quite a few tables taken up by coffee drinkers (mostly in suits, don't these people need to go to work??). I would say the store had an antique yet modern, contemporary look to it, with the old, antique sewing machines and glass carafes like in Mad Men placed all over in contrast to the modern colours and styles of shirts on sale.

I had a cappuccino, AUD$3.5, JL and TT had a latte, AUD$3.5. It was a relatively cold day, so stepping into

a warm and welcoming coffee shop enhanced our first impressions. The coffee temperature was perfect for this weather. Not scalding hot but a good temperature to sip on and enjoy the warmth. The cookies were buttery and complimented the coffee because they were a tad on the dry side.

What surprised me was their addition of the piccolo latte, cappuccino and flat white: I only thought piccolo lattes existed, but I guess if they exist, it wouldn't be too hard to make a cappuccino or flat white in that style either. A piccolo latte is basically a smaller version of a latte. The beverage is prepared in an espresso/macchiato cup and fill to the top with milk and froth, so there is milk incorporated into the espresso rather than just a dash of froth as a macchiato would have. Was that confusing?

Looking through their drinks menu, I did not see any cocktails (much to my disappointment) but just a list of spirits and liqueurs. They showcased the more expensive spirits on the wall, such as Glenfiddich, Johnnie Walker Black Label and some others that I had never seen before. It was a lot to take in, but we stayed there for a while to observe and enjoy.

I did not see any bar snacks menu - I may have just missed them, but an assortment of pastries and danishes were available, set out on the bar for quick access and viewing.

Shirt Bar joins other new concept bars/boutique/coffee shops and creates an interesting atmosphere to enjoy coffee and drinks. Located near KPMG, you can imagine the amount of people visiting for coffee breaks and after-work drinks. For someone who hasn't visited this area before, it was quite hard to find but with many other coffee shops in its vicinity, Shirt Bar was a standout in the services they provided. More coffee adventures in Wynyard, I guess!

The staff were friendly, giving us water from those awesome glass charafes (all I need to do now is start smoking in-doors) and asking me about my blog (I hid it in their sugar pot, hope they found it). And with a VIP Lounge up above, there is ample seating and standing areas, both inside and out.

I would someday like to go to Shirt Bar during the night to see it in action with after-work business men and women. With a vast amount of choices and varieties of men and women business shirts, the cost although on the slightly expensive side (although I am not really sure how much a shirt would cost on average) provides another tangent of interactivity and look and feel of the store. Just go to look at the shirts, if you must!

address: Sussex Lane: 275 Kent St & Sussex St.

website: Shirt Bar / phone: 02 8068 8222

#026, triple pick coffee, 030611

company: JL & TT

conversation: Movies, decor of the place.

Yes! I am back!

I had originally planned on us going to another coffee shop that served crepes (as I felt like eating them that day) but as I found myself alone waiting for the others to arrive, I

decided to take a little stroll to see what else was around that area. If I hadn't decided to walk down a side street, I would have completely missed this little gem.

JL perfectly describes our first thoughts upon walking in: "Smells like you could eat the air"; freshly ground coffee was strong, aromatic and so yum. The decor in the store was simple, clean and sophisticated. Even the furniture was the colour of roasted coffee beans!

One of the walls was covered in framed photos and posters of the coffee brewing process, facts about coffee and general latte art. Coffee grinding, roasting and brewing equipment was lined up on shelves on the other wall. Triple Pick Coffee roasts coffee beans daily and specialises in "high quality Indonesian Arabica Coffee".

Although the room may have seemed a bit small when we walked in, the owner (Mulyady Suopo) gave us the freedom to move the furniture around so that all three of us could sit around a table. With approximately 8 seats and a couple of stools for window seating, the store allowed for a comfortable chill out area.

The simplicity of the decor was amazing, matching well with the jazz music in the background. When we arrived, there was a father and son sitting at a table with the father enjoying his coffee and newspaper but the little boy was obviously bored, aww. Once seated, a couple more people came and went with take-away coffees.

I had a cappuccino, regular, AUD$3.00. JL had a flat white, regular, AUD$3.00.

I have come to realise that I cannot fault any frothed milk from the majority of Sydney cafes due to the prevalent coffee culture we have here. Knowing that my coffees aren't great I am surprised to not have received any complaints regarding the milk/look of the coffee. The other day someone sent back a coffee I had made because it was burnt (in my defense, the coffee machine was too hot and by the time the ground coffee beans were even in the group handle, it was already burnt).

I think it was just me, but when our drinks arrived, there was a distinct sweet caramel aroma coming from the coffee. It smelt really good. The little cookie on the side was a cute touch and complimented the coffee well.

Taste and appearance wise, the coffee was amazing. But I wish the temperature was a little hotter (not scalding hot but not scull-able either) and the amount of froth in my cappuccino was similar to the flat white JL had. Minor observations...

I noticed on their drinks list they had a new iced coffee (AUD$5.50) option with coffee ice cubes, which was a smart way to ensure the drink did not go watery. Teas and hot chocolates were also AUD$3.00. Larger coffees cost an extra dollar (AUD$4.00), which included two shots. I don't know about you but I sometimes see my colleagues making large coffees with only one shot... I don't actually know which practice is standard but I always thought that with the extra volume of milk, an extra shot would allow it to taste similar to its regular counterpart. Hmm...

Being quite a small coffee shop, I was not surprised to find a small selection of pastries and cookies but that was alright because we had eaten already. Non-coffee drinkers can also enjoy this area with a variety of fruit juices and bottled drinks. Not too shabby...

Hidden in the corner of an empty street (which we later found was the exit for the Bondi Junction Westfield carpark), Triple Pick Coffee provides great coffee for a reasonable price and in a relaxing, comfortable environment. From the beginning of the street, the store may be hard to find and looks like it belongs to the pet store next door.

I would not hesitate to go back and I definitely recommend this place. With only 45 minutes to spare (we were going to watch a movie), we were pretty chilled out and comfortable smelling the air and admiring the surroundings. Too bad there was no Wi-Fi, or maybe that was a good thing cos we only had 45 minutes, I can imagine us sitting there for hours on end just playing Words with Friends, haha.

Anyway, I wish my room was as cool as this store was. I'm glad I decided to come here instead of the crepes store (maybe some other time!).

address: 17 Gray Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2017
website: Triple Pick Coffee / phone: 9388 9015

#025, the fairtrade coffee company, 080410

company: K
conversation: Uni, life and Pecan pie.

Having walked by this coffee shop numerous times in the past year, we finally went together after K's recommendation. Conveniently located just 2 minutes walk into Glebe (near University of Sydney), it was very boho chic and had a very laid-back atmosphere to it.

The semester previous I had done a marketing project on Fairtrade and I must say that I was happy to be a patron to help coffee bean farmers lead a higher standard of living and provide more for their families. It was obviously very community friendly with bulletin boards in one corner and revolving around Fairtrade, there were ornaments from exotic places all around the world.

Ordering at the counter, we were excited to find that students got a 12% discount on their orders, which I thought was a good marketing scheme and helped entice customers. Looking at the menu; breakfast, lunch and dinner options were available. Pancakes and waffles were $11 and $9 respectively which were extremely tempting but we opted for the pies on display (cos they looked better).

There were sofas, tables and chairs around the store with a similar pattern and colour scheme adding into the relaxed environment.

A range of books and board games were available indicating that this was a place for someone to sit for hours playing, studying (you can see someones textbook in the corner of the picture on the right) or just chatting.

I particularly liked the ceiling decor, although it's not something people regularly observe, after starting this blog I have been more perceptive in almost everything (which is a good or bad thing, I don't know), its elegance and detail was eye-catching and so pretty.

I had a cappuccino and a slice of apple crumble, AUD$8.50. K had a cappuccino with cinnamon and a slice of pecan pie, AUD$8.50.

Alas, we were too busy chatting that we forgot to get our student discount! Next time.

Our food and beverages came quite quickly whilst we were trying to figure out how to play a game which we gave up on eventually.

We discussed how pecan pies are so well-known but none of us had actually tried one, so in the spirit of trying new things, K had ordered one. IT WAS AMAZING. You would think that a slab of something like that would be sickly sweet and very nutty but it wasn't anything like that! I don't even know how to describe it myself, a mix of crunchy (but not crazy crunchy) pecans with some kind of custard-like gel (which was the right amount of sweet) made this pecan pie heavenly and the pastry was a whole other thing, crisp and lightly buttered. Ahh... Despite its appearance, since then, I have been back to get more of that pecan goodness!


My apple crumble was really good as well, the apples were sweet with a twang of sourness but I would say the pastry was the best thing. Chewy but still crisp... Ahh...

Anyway! Back to the coffee. Whilst it was good, I did realise that the ratio of froth with coffee was lacking just a little. Unfortunately, despite my efforts support to Fairtrade, I wasn't sure whether the coffee I had ordered was Fairtrade or not because I did see a sign afterwards telling us to ask them about their Fairtrade coffee. So, um, maybe next time? One thing to note is that Fairtrade coffee does cost a little extra (as there is a premium amount going to the farmers) and similar to Starbucks, you usually have to ask them to use Fairtrade coffee.

I will admit that it has been a while since I've updated and since then I have had my fair share of coffees. I do realise that maybe I am being a bit nit-picky with the whole ratio thing. I say this because whilst at work, I am not great with the ratio of froth to coffee either, mine is probably half and half, which is worse than having more coffee than froth. Oops? Still trying to work on it!

Still, I was happy with the combination of pie and coffee. I did a little bit of maths since they didn't tell us the price of the coffee on its own. The coffee turned out to be only $2.80, which is similar to university campus coffee. I was quite surprised. The pie was $5.50 but I was full afterwards and very satisfied!

The Fairtrade Coffee Company, is a big coffee shop allowing students and customers nearby to chat, study and catch up with others. With free Wi-Fi, I can imagine many people just camping out and staying for hours on end. The outdoor areas accommodate smokers whilst the sofas and board games allow for patrons to sit and relax.

Their prices are reasonable, food and beverages both good (try their Pecan pie!). Their location is one of the best for those just walking from uni (and deciding on the first coffee shop to visit).

Yay for Fairtrade practices and pecan pie.

address: 33 Glebe Point Road, Glebe 2037
website: Fair Trade Coffee Company / phone: 9660 0621

#024, sam i am, 130310

company: K
conversation: MLIA, university, life and Dog Shows.

** Thank you to K for the pictures! **

After a long day of work, K and I met up to go on our first Sydney coffee adventure. After studying here for already 2 years, K had found a street near her university that boasted many coffee shops so we decided to start there. I passed many stores that were really full as it was a weekend and a flee market was going on. Thinking I might have walked a bit too far, just as I was about to turn around, this little shop caught my eye.

Walking in, I noticed how spacious the coffee shop seemed to be. Although empty, I later found a couple sitting in a courtyard behind the shop leading to a larger seating area outdoors for smokers. There was a blackboard with several meal deals hung above a desk with magazines and pamphlets to read through.

Ordering at the counter was interesting as they had so much stuff to look at, the menu was not extensive but they did serve breakfast and lunch with a larger variety of drinks. I was not surprised they didn't open for dinner as competition along the street was fierce and because they were quite a walk away from the main road, they might not get as much business.

Looking around, the place was very relaxed and chilled. Excellent place to study and chat as it was quiet comfortable. I guess you could really imagine a student coming in, ordering a beverage and staying for several hours with their books all spread out on the table in front of them. Pop art painted on the walls as well as posters were prevalent, giving the surroundings a modern feel.

The waitress was nice and casual, giving us a tiger figurine as our table number. So cute (but scary, if you ask me)! (As you probably might have guessed, I spent most of the time in the cafe making roaring noises and attacking our food and drinks with the tiger). I noticed their tips jar had a leaning cow on it with a label saying "Tipping Cow"... Ha ha, get it? I wanted to get a picture but it would have been weird.

ROAR!

I asked exactly how many floors there were to the store and the waitress replied saying including the courtyard, it counted as 4 floors! Amazing! I didn't even bother counting how many seats that would be. I also observed them to have air-conditioning on the higher floors, which is an uncommon thing in Sydney (or at least the places I've been to) because fans are usually sufficient. Although good for hot summer days in Sydney, it was fairly chilly where we sat (in front of the air-con, smart) and my coffee got cold fast.


I had a cappuccino, regular, AUD$3.5. K had a berry frappe, AUD$5.5. We both shared a french toast, AUD$16.

The coffee and frappe arrived very quickly. Although small, the foam was creamy and espresso was strong but not very bitter.

Since visiting this store, I have had a lot more coffees to try out. Maybe it's just me but the bitterness no longer gets to me as much as it did before. Now I wish to try different blends and roastings to identify the beans' properties and taste.

Temperature is another thing that has been getting to me lately as well. At work, we do not have a thermometer to measure the temperature of the milk whilst it being steamed. When I make coffees, my hand is usually red after holding the jug and for me, the coffees can be drunk (or gulped, up to you) on the spot. On the other hand, my colleague made me a cappuccino the other day, and it scalded my entire tongue (am still recovering). I am confused as to how people like their coffee. And which extreme is acceptable amongst regular coffee drinkers.

Presentation was simple, nothing extravagant.

The berry frappe was very tropical, refreshing and cool. Perfect for a summer day. I tasted strawberries, raspberries and I assumed there would be blueberries in there too. They were also very generous with the amount as you can see it filled right up to the top!

As I was sipping my coffee, all I could do was think about the french toast that was coming soon. I figured the combination of espresso coffee and sweet french toast with caramelised banana, strawberries and maple syrup would be a perfect end to my day. But whilst chatting away, I had finished my cup of coffee and the french toast was nowhere to be found.

The waitresses had already begun mopping the floors and generally cleaning up for the end of the day, so I figured the french toast was being made... But surely not for that long? I agreed with K after a while that the dish was rather expensive, especially as there might have been cheaper options elsewhere but I was adamant on staying. Turns out, they actually forgot about our french toast! Boo! When it finally did arrive, my stomach was more hungry rather than peckish so it was more like wolfing down the toast rather than savouring it.

Sam I Am being so far away from the main street, definitely has it's work cut out for them in trying to attract residents and pedestrians within the area. I would assume it would be busier during the weekdays when university is in session.

Although quaint and original in their ideas, the coffee was good, the frappe was good and the french toast was good... But not that good. Maybe it was the fact that they forgot our order and I have a fear of being forgotten. Or maybe it was a long day and I wanted to enjoy my coffee with the french toast. Or maybe it was even the pricing of the french toast which could have bought me a meal instead. Sam I Am makes me want to watch the movie (which I have not seen yet) instead of reminding me of a coffee shop I once visited.

Whilst a good place to study, relax and chat with friends, there are alternatives cheaper in price and closer in distance to the main street (it was a good day to have a nice stroll but it rained afterwards so that was annoying).

address: 99 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Sydney, Australia