Baked by 22 Grams, Randwick (9 Jan 2019)

66 High St, Randwick NSW 2031
http://www.22grams.com/
https://www.facebook.com/22gramscafe/
https://www.instagram.com/twenty2grams/

New bakery by 22 grams

New bakery beginnings by the well established 22 Grams is looking promising just down the road from their cafe with a nice selection of pastries and sourdough to tempt. Cappuccino ($3.50) was good using their house roasted blend. Croissant ($4) had a nice texture and buttery flavour. I reckon go for the morning pick when they'd be even fresher rather than when I visited in the afternoon. On my 2nd visit I confirmed there's a good amount of yummy chocolate in the Chocolate Croissant ($5) and the Almond Croissant ($5) had a lovely crispy texture. I'll definitely need to try the plum danish and sourdough next. Parking is very limited in the area due to the light rail construction in progress just outside. Service was friendly and the decor simple but refined and slick. 

Barbetta, Paddington (23 May 2018)

2 Elizabeth St, Paddington NSW 2021
https://barbetta.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/barbettacucina/

Experience Italy in Paddington

The cake temptation is strong here as soon as you walk in and the cannoli game even stronger with the Pistachio Cannoli ($6). Nice crisp shell and enjoyable flavour. Dish envy awaits with the Pino Pancake - buckwheat pancake, banana with honey or nutella ($7 bambini kids menu). A generous size and worth the 15 minute wait if the little one isn't getting too restless. I wish I could order this just for myself. Gluten free coco nut quinoa with berries, seasonal fruit, organic coconut yoghurt with chia ($15 on menu, $13 on bill) is a yummy and healthy choice. No need to order a side of milk which I did thinking it would need it as there's plenty of fruit and yoghurt in the dish to satisfy. The Cappuccino ($3.50) using Toby's Estate has been good on both my visits. Mini Chocolate Croissant ($5) had nice pastry and was very yummy although quite pricey for the size I guess — keeps the calories down though. Soy & Linseed Sourdough ($6, 2 slices) add Poached Egg ($4) add Avocado ($5) had a perfect gooey egg as hoped.