Sydney's Cafe Culture

The discerning traveller may have heard just howEsplanade. You can't get much closer to the water
great Sydney's cafes are. There is no doubt that theand the view is lovely. The food is also fantastic but
Harbour Bridge and Opera House are impressive andprices are a little steep at $20 a dish. It's worth it
a must see on your visit to Sydney, but stop a whilethough just for that view.
and relax in one of its many cafes.What about heading to Bronte Beach near Bondi
Australia is actually well known for its exceptionalBeach? Take the 378 bus down to the beach and
coffee and the locals really do enjoy nothing bettertake your pick from the colourful strip of cafes
than having a late breakfast (brunch) on theoffering a wide selection of juices, coffees and
weekend with at least a couple of cups of the citiesbreakfasts. Afterwards, take the picturesque walk
finest coffee, whilst reading the local paper.from Bronte to Bondi along the coast and be blown
There are lots of great cafes where you can enjoyaway by the views.
a good breakfast. The best place for something aPerhaps you have heard of the famous Australian
little different is Kazbah at 308 Darling Street in theChef, Bill Granger. He has three cafes/restaurants in
suburb of Balmain. You can catch the ferry over toSydney and makes the best scrambled eggs in town.
Balmain East from Circular Quay. It really is worth theChoose from Darlinghurst, Surry Hills and Woolhara.
walk (or bus ride) up the hill.Get there early as you can't book.
You will be delighted by the middle Eastern offeringsIt's hard to find a cafe in Sydney that doesn't do
here including the breakfast tagine. But you can alsogreat coffee. Whilst some may look no more than a
order fresh juices, turkish toasts and eggs. If yousmall hole in the wall, these are often the best places
can get a table of 8 together then I cannotto get a great cup of coffee. It is such a part of the
recommend enough the degustation menu which isculture here that many locals attend coffee courses.
just $20 for a feast. You won't need to eat until thatFor $150 you can learn everything you need to know
evening and you will get to try some really interestingabout coffee, the espresso machine and how to
and incredibly tasty food. Make sure you remembertexturise the milk.
to book in advance though.As part of your visit to Sydney, act like a local. Kick
There are lots of great places to enjoy breakfastback, relax and watch the world pass you by in one
with a view too in Sydney. If you have the cash, tryof Sydney's infamous cafes.
Bathers Pavilion in Balmoral near Mosman at 4 The