Cafes Sydney

Despite the city's reputation for world-class restaurants, it is Sydney cafes that have a special place in the hearts of locals, whether they are writers slowly sipping single espressos or yummy mummies and their babycino-chugging offspring. But the key to finding caffeinated bliss lies in a bit of insider knowledge. Bar Coluzzi, the grandfather of the cafe scene, introduced Sydneysiders to espresso in the '50s, and its good example has had a ripple effect on the city's eating habits.

Even Sydney's upmarket restaurateurs recognise the value of a good casual eatery, with milk & two, Plan B and Bathers' Pavilion Cafe offering a laidback alternative to their more expensive siblings. As the Sydney cafe scene evolves, organic options have surfaced, such as About Life or Allerjean. Sydneysiders don't give away their secret haunts easily, however a stroll through the backstreets of most suburbs will reveal locals lounging over brekkies and lattes.

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