Humm Roasters, North Sydney (3 Feb 2019)

Shop 2B/211-223 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 2060
https://www.hummroasters.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/hummcoffeeroasters/

Ground control to North Sydney

‘Our brand new MODBAR espresso system offers state of the art technology and produces perfectly timed extraction, temperature control and water pressure levels.’

Promising venue for a coffee hit in North Sydney. Cappuccino ($3.70) using the HUMM Milk Blend 34% Colombia, 33% Brazil, 33% Ethiopia has a good hit of flavour and the froth factor is notable. Piccolo ($3.50) is served a bit of the luke warm side but the Hot chocolate ($4) is good. Apple & ginger juice ($7) is nice. Shortstop donuts are on offer but understandably go quickly so get in early to secure your sugar hit. Parking is metered during the weekday shared with clearways in the area but the weekend offers free parking. Service friendly, baristas are passionate and air con will hopefully be sorted in the near future otherwise stick to the outside breeze and watch the traffic go by.

2.0 Coffee Co, Darlinghurst (29 Oct 2016)

80 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
http://www.2point0coffee.com

Coffee on Stanley Street

This place used to be Third Village Coffee which I remember made a great protein porridge. With a name like 2.0 Coffee Co you'd expect these guys to do a good coffee and thankfully they did. I found the Cappuccino ($3.50) with house blend very good with good strength of flavour and the notes I like in a coffee. Hot chocolate ($3.50) for Miss 4 year had some cool bear latte art. She loved this. Babyccino ($1) was very nicely presented and mostly froth as hoped for Miss 1 year old. Would be better if served in a paper cup though to be safer in the hands of a 1 year old. Scrambled eggs and toast with tomato ($12.90) was a decent size and yummy. The tomato could have benefitted from being roasted for longer to make it more sweeter and caramelised. I'm never a fan of dishes that are served in a bowl-like plate when you need to eat them with a knife and fork. Just makes it harder to eat. Service was very friendly and welcoming. Parking in the area is a bit challenge to find at the best of times. 

Two Fives Cafe, Rosebery (9 Oct 2016)

353-355 Gardeners Road, Rosebery NSW 2018
http://www.twofives.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/Two-Fives-509179629117675/
https://www.instagram.com/cafetwofives/

Great coffee and local gem

“Our aim is to provide a relaxed modern family friendly space with quality food and coffee at a reasonable price.”

Previously located down the road these guys have moved and expanded their foothold in Rosebery and looks like they're fast becoming a local gem. They're also doing good things for the coffee kick with local Deluca coffee from Banksmeadow. Really enjoyed my Cappuccino ($3.30) with good flavour and strength. The Mrs spotted the barista who used to work for The Fine Foods Store on Oxford St before it became Coffee Bar by Espresso'd and always rated his coffee as one of her favourites in Sydney. Latte ($3.30) was also good as hoped for the Mrs. Hot Chocolate ($3.30) for Miss 4 year old hits the spot although the Babyccino ($1.50) could do with some improvement as it's mostly milk and served in a ceramic cup which isn't as kid friendly as it could be. For a decent sized hunger buster the rightfully named 'The Cure' ($10) comes with crispy bacon, 2 fried eggs, lettuce, tomato, potato roost and chilli BBQ sauce. Very tasty and make sure you have your napkins on standby. Egg Salute ($9) is cute in presentation with 2 soft boiled eggs served with soldier toast. Lots of street parking in the area. There's pencils, books and toys available on the shelves to help entertain the kids. I reckon it would be great if they also added a wall baby change table to their nice clean and spacious toilet to make it even more parent friendly. Staff were friendly and efficient.