Sunday, October 11, 2009

Cafe Culture in Sydney

By Jennifer Schellington

The majority of tourists come to Sydney for the a glimpse of the bridge and the Opera House. Whilst you are here, you really should relax and watch the world go by in one of our delightful cafes.

It's a Sydney tradition to spend your Saturday or Sunday morning in a cafe reading the local paper with an extremely good coffee and a late breakfast.

There are lots of great cafes where you can enjoy a good breakfast. The best place for something a little different is Kazbah at 308 Darling Street in the suburb of Balmain. You can catch the ferry over to Balmain East from Circular Quay. It really is worth the walk (or bus ride) up the hill.

You will be delighted by the middle Eastern offerings here including the breakfast tagine. But you can also order fresh juices, turkish toasts and eggs. If you can get a table of 8 together then I cannot recommend enough the degustation menu which is just $20 for a feast. You won't need to eat until that evening and you will get to try some really interesting and incredibly tasty food. Make sure you remember to book in advance though.

If you'd rather enjoy your breakfast in a cafe with a view then you won't be disappointed. For a more upmarket and therefore expensive experience, try Bathers Pavillion on the Esplanade at Balmoral near Mosman. You can't get much closer to the water and whilst the food starts at about $20 per dish, it really is worth it for a holiday treat.

What about heading to Bronte Beach near Bondi Beach? Take the 378 bus down to the beach and take your pick from the colourful strip of cafes offering a wide selection of juices, coffees and breakfasts. Afterwards, take the picturesque walk from Bronte to Bondi along the coast and be blown away by the views.

Bill Granger, the famous Australian Chef, makes the best Scrambled Eggs in Sydney. You can enjoy them for yourself at one of his three cafes here in Sydney. Choose from Darlinghurst, Surry Hills or Woolhara.

For the coffee lovers, you'll find an abundance of great coffee places. Many are nothing more than a whole in the wall but if there's a buzz about the place, rest assured, the coffee is good. It is such a part of the culture here in Sydney that you can even attend a coffee course. Prices are around $150 for a three hour lesson and you can learn about coffee, the workings of the espresso machine and how to texturise the milk.

So, on your busy schedule to Sydney, find the time to relax and watch the world go by in one of Sydney's great cafes.

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