Deja Brew Cafe, Bondi Junction (5 Dec 2018)

50 Waverley St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
https://www.facebook.com/DejaBrewBondi/
https://www.instagram.com/dejabrewbondi/

Japanese influenced menu

New kids on the block taking over the old Roomie Cafe site. It may be located on a very busy traffic corner with limited parking in the area but the bubbly friendly service and great coffee using Five Senses will hopefully keep the locals happy. The Japanese inspired menu looks interesting offering something different for the neighbourhood. Cappuccino ($3.80) using Five Senses is very enjoyable and made well. Free range scrambled eggs and toast ($11) uses a yummy sourdough from Butler & Bentley. The portion of toast overshadows the egg but OK once spread out. A bit of shichimi togarashi on the egg wouldn't go astray and would fit in nicely with their Japanese themed menu. Seating, table setting and garden landscape is pleasant although can unfortunately become exposed to the wind and wet weather. It's a challenging spot but they seem to be making the best of it and I hope they do well.

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.