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. 

Sonoma Café, Paddington (26 Aug 2016)

241 Glenmore Road, Paddington NSW 2021
http://www.sonoma.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/sonomabakingco/

Sourdough cravings in Paddo

“In a loaf of Sonoma sourdough there's freshly-milled flour, filtered water, sourdough starter and sea salt. In the people who bake it there's passion and integrity. Together, it’s a simple recipe for enduring quality.”

There's always so many temptations when you step into a Sonoma Baking Company cafe. Their sourdough is famous and the pastries such evil temptresses. This visit is just a quick lunch eat and the Pastrami beef, sauerkraut and manchego sandwich ($14) caught my eye on display ready for toasting. Pretty yummy with a classic combo of flavours that work well. Service was friendly but a couple of hospitality basics needed to be improved such as clearing previous dirty glasses and plates from our table and providing napkins with your meal without asking would have made the experience more professional. Apart from that the decor is nice and the quality of products always seems to please.