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Motown Coffee Brewers

Shop, 17 Grosvenor St, Sydney NSW 2000

https://www.facebook.com/motowncoffeebrewers/

Visited: October 2016

Bean: Motown

Décor: New York High Line styles

Staff: happy, helpful, efficient

Coffee Temp: a little hot

Coffee Taste: first sip, unusual chemical taste, second sip, after added sugar the chems were gone and it was a woody bitter flavour

As I stepped in to the small crowded café I was immediately greeted and told to sit and someone would take my order.  Which did not take long as staff continually bustled around, taking orders, topping up water and generally keeping an eye on things.  Motown is a popular spot as evidenced by the number of occupied tables and the long queue at the counter.

The space itself is small bright and stainless steel, supplemented with an outdoor area looking out over Grosvenor St giving me the feeling that I was up much higher than I was. The glorious dappled light helped.

I did have to butter my own toast, but the slices were large and there was plenty of spread. The coffee was a little unusual.  too hot for a first taste and a strange chemical flavour which disappeared after sugar but came back at the bottom of the cup (dishing washing liquid perhaps) but it as a minor inconvenience.

When I got up to leave a waiter followed me to the cash register so I did not have to wait for the 15 or so people who were lined up to order takeaway.  Lovely spot, great service, will have to try again.

Large Flat White:  $4.00

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Cafe Mia

8/235 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff

No website

Visited: October 2016

Bean: Campos

Décor: shopping mall chic

Staff: a little confused

Coffee Temp: a little hot

Coffee Taste: first sip, burnt and hot, second sip, still burnt milkyness helping a little

Staff seemed a little unsure what was going on our coffees were sent to the wrong table and the mrs cappuccino was more flat white. Also Regular size was very small.  The brew itself was OK but nothing special

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Bertoni Farrer Place

2/8-18 Bent St, Sydney

https://bertoni.com.au/farrer-place/

Visited: September 2016

Bean: Bertoni Blend Espresso

Décor: upmarket, New York style

Staff: Efficient and friendly, they seemed to enjoy their work

Coffee Temp: a little hot

Coffee Taste: first sip, a little burnt, second sip, milkyness took over, a smoky woody flavor and a hint of bitterness, like going to a BBQ and missing out on the last steak.

Some serious money has been spent setting up this latest edition to the Bertoni chain of eateries.  And it has been well spent too in a very classy space which was frequented by well-heeled types form the big end of town.  There is a coffee bar area and a separate restaurant for those looking for a more formal space

Service was fast and friendly and I sat in the café bar area watching a steady stream of customers.  I can see why they kept coming as the coffee was excellent.  My bacon and egg roll was nice, the fillings were done to perfection, I just don’t think it worked with the milk bun it came on.  I think I will dress up next time I visit.

Large Flat White:  $4.00

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Mist Coffee

301 Castlereagh St Sydney

https://www.facebook.com/Mist-Coffee-206305839704184/

Visited: September 2016

Bean: unknown

Décor: happy friendly furnished on a budget

Staff: Excellent, very welcoming and friendly

Coffee Temp: good from the first sip

Coffee Taste: first sip, a little dubious, second sip, excellent, full flavored without being overpowering, just enough bitterness with no after taste

As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted with a hearty hello from the barista.  He seemed happy enough yelling orders to the kitchen and constructing his brews.  As I sat there quite a few regulars came in as he knew all their orders as soon as they walked in.

In one corner a young chap was sleeping off a big night, tourist from the nearby hotel rubbed should with solicitors from the local courthouses. It as s a friendly cozy space and reminded me of a dining room in a house that your friends have just moved into and furnished at fantastic furniture or IKEA.

The coffee was very good and a very good size, my bacon and egg roll came on Turkish bread and was quite good but not outstanding.  Definitely a place I could go back to.

Large Flat White:  $3.50

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Social Brew Cafe

224 Harris St Ultimo

https://www.facebook.com/socialbrewcafe

Visited:September 2016

Bean:unknown

Décor:Post industrial corner store

Staff: Good, one friendly one no so

CoffeeTemp:Excellent good from the first sip

CoffeeTaste: first sip, delicious creamy ,secondsip, still delicious warm and a little bitterness

Located on a busy corner in busy Ultimo, social brew has been afavoritewith locals for a while now.  Italwaysseems busy and buzzing but I was able to get a table no problems.  It is not right on the corner, there is a small park outside but the traffic did not seem to affect my experience.

The first girl whoservedme seemed a littlestandoffishbut the second server was muchfriendlier.  The coffee was excellent and the sourdough toast with peanut butter was delicious.  Well worth a visit.

Large Flat White: $4.00

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Coffee Pitt

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Blaq Piq

Address: 11-15 Albert Street Sydney

web: https://www.facebook.com/blaqpiq/

Visited: August 2016

Bean: unknown

Décor: Nordic/Japanese

Staff: Efficient seemed a little confused mixing my order up with the guys in the next table

Coffee Temp: Excellent

Coffee Taste: first sip, milky creamy,second sip, more of the same like being wrapped in a soft blanket

Long narrow almost minimalist space at the bottom of a high rise in a back street and surrounded by other sky rises.  But I expect that’s what the locals like because although it is in constant shade the space seems light and airy.  It was pretty busy when I visited and on the table next to me were ten guys in variations of blue check shirts and jeans, which was quite a sight.

The staff seemed a little confused mixing my order up with my neighbors then seeming to forget some of their order.  However when it came out it was excellent, the bacon was crispy and delicious the egg was cooked well with just a little runny yolk.  The coffee was marvelous and overall it was a peaceful place to have a breakfast

Large Flat White: $4.00

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Paramount Coffee Project

Address: 80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills

web: http://www.paramountcoffeeproject.com.au/

Visited: July 2016

Bean: Ruben Hills

Décor: Open arty recycled office/warehouse

Staff: friendly enough

Temp: Good

Taste: first sip, Smooth, second sip, continued smoothness

Wank-O-Rama, I think this joint takes itself a little too seriously, but it was busy and always seems very popular. I sat at a communal table and listened to some advertising people argue the merit os infomercials, while other creative types drew in their moleskin notebooks. The coffee was excellent and the girl who served me was friendly and engaging, the rest of the staff not so much so. My bacon and egg roll was loaded with Kale which overpower the egg and bacon, there also seemed to be a lot of garlic on it.

Large Flat White: $4.50 except it's one size fits all

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Nook Spring St

Shop 12, Royal Arcade 175 - 181 Oxford St Bondi Junction | access via Spring Street

http://www.nookonspring.com.au/

Visited: August 2016

Bean: Toby's Estate

Décor: a little nook really

Staff: Very friendly

Temp: Good

Taste: first sip, a little bitter, second sip, smooth creamy

Tiny space with a few tables and chairs, but with big smiles. The coffee was excellent "the way coffee should be" declared the missus. Nice space to sit and watch the locals go by.

Large Flat White: $4.00

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Nano Espresso

28 Albion St, Surry Hills

No website

Visited: August 2016

Bean: Toby's Estate

Décor: hipster/yuppie

Staff: friendly, efficient

Temp: Too Hot

Taste: first sip, too hot, second sip, too hot, it stayed hot for a while

Sort of tacked on the end of the Rydges hotel this little box of a coffee bar was bustling. Business men rubbed shoulders with delivery men while office women gossiped over tea and muffins. The staff with fast and friendly, the furniture was post industrial metal chairs and stools with a big communal table taking up most of the space.

The coffee was too hot and stayed hot for a long time. I needed sugar when I could drink it as it seemed bitter and sour, the downside being that the cup got sweeter the further down I got. My Bacon and Egg roll came with so many extra trimmings, tomato, spinach, cheese, and I think hollandaise sauce. Which made it quite tasty but more than I bargained for.

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Penny Lane

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Sergio's espresso

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Shoebox Espresso

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Speed Bar