Sandoitchi, Darlinghurst (11 April 2018)

Shop 3/113-115 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
https://www.instagram.com/sandoitchicafe/

Japanese inspired menu

The Japanese inspired menu is looking good here. Where else in Darlinghurst can you get Eggs & Avo with a choice of nahm jim, dashi white soy, soy mirin ginger or soy sesame black vinegar + pickled chilli. Have visited twice and had a very enjoyable Cappuccino using Single O Paradox coffee with my Bacon & Egg Roll deal of $9.50. Came in a lovely cup as well. Bacon & Egg Roll was good with bacon, two free range fried eggs, cabbage, Japanese BBQ mayo on ciabatta. Tasty combo and the cabbage works for crunch and lighter balance plus there's lots of bacon for the win. Ciabatta is quite filling so would love it even more in a light and softer milk bun perhaps. For those into cakes I'd highly recommend the Semolina & Orange Blossom Cake ($5.50) by Brickfields. It's nut free, yummy, moist with a nice icing. Avoid sharing. The Blueberry Muffin ($4) was full of fruit although it mostly settled to the bottom so structurally fell apart too much when trying to eat with any gracefulness. Barista was super friendly and there's some seating inside to take advantage of a bit of people watching at the main intersection.

Cafe on the Korner, Darlinghurst (21 June 2017)

Shop 2/303a Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

New kids on the Korner

Three days in and these guys are slowly getting used to the new premise but they're not new at the hospitality game with The Old Mill Cafe in Waterloo already under their belt. Cappuccino using Di Pacci coffee was enjoyable with a medium body flavour although a bit light on the froth. Bacon and Egg Roll ($9.50 with coffee) came in a nice toasted Turkish bread, tasty bacon and the egg cooked just right for me without being overly gooey which I find becomes too messy when trying to eat it. There's plans of art on the walls for downstairs where there's a decent amount of seating. Order at the counter before sitting as there's no table service as yet but they'll bring your order to you when ready. Service was friendly and down-to-earth and happy to have a chat whilst still being attentive to customer orders. Menu prices seem reasonable for the area and those pancakes are next on my wishlist.  Six coffees on the loyalty card will get you a free one seems like pretty good value these days.

Maxwell's Cafe, CBD Sydney (29 Mar 2017)

7 Spring Street, Sydney NSW 2000
http://www.maxwellscafe.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/www.maxwellscafe.com.au/

Busy little friendly cafe

A busy crowd outside this small humble cafe attracts me to check it out for the first time. As I sip on my Cappuccino using Aroma coffee with my Bacon and Egg Roll ($8.50 dine in) I notice a constant stream of regulars coming in for their coffee fix. The down-to-earth and friendly service seem to know many of their names as well. The coffee has a medium body tasting flavour which remains quite consistent in strength to the end of the cup. Bacon and egg roll is OK and a simple eat. Not getting a lot of flavour from the egg and bacon which seems to compete with the slightly dense flattened roll which has been toasted. Prices on the menu seem to be quite reasonable and the seating outside suits a nice weathered day for people watching.