Espresso on Sussex Lane - Sydney

Birthday lunch for Ms K at work, and first stop: Taste on Sussex Lane. Having lived near the original Surry Hills outlet for sometime, I loved the new formality of the city cafe/bar/restaurant. Yet, it still manages to retain it’s laid back vibe with a ro

Located on Sussex Street, this Cafe has young and trendy vibes. They have quite spacious seating area inside and outside the Cafe. Love the coffee. It’s amazing (from Campos). As for the dishes, we had some of their new menu. We started with Chicken Tikka Masala. Great dish that is packed with flavours, a bit sweet (which is nice) and has a touch of spiciness. Next was the Chicken and Chorizo Burger. Quite big in size, the Burger was also a bit spicy (which I like). Great flavours, generous in filling, tasty sauce and the bun.. is so fluffy! Last but certainly not least: Breakfast Waffle Stack. Definitely looks tall and impressive. There were three stack of waffles, lots of American cheese, crispy bacon and perfectly cooked sunny side eggs. Love the extra sweetness from the maple syrup and crunch from the walnuts. My dish of the day! It was indulgent, delicious and Insta-worthy!

...their baguettes are baked regularly throughout the day, filled with fresh combinations, and served to hordes of office workers. They also have an eat-in restaurant with an enticing lunch menu, and with a plush interior and balcony seating, this is where we placed ourselves that day. We were seated at the furthest table on the balcony, which is quite private for a girly catch-up, but being out of the way meant service was a bit slower when asking for drinks etc. Our friend K arrived early and didn't realise we were eating in so she had already

What a Gem! After work drinks on a Friday, accidentally came across this after attempting and ditching several drinking holes that were loud and overflowing. Seats available, great music that's not too loud, pretty decor, lovely staff, beautiful cocktails... Bowl of chips was a generous serve and awesome.

Bacon egg roll with BBQ sauce (of course! plus much needed coffee. Love the lounge area at this CBD cafe. Great for workday catch ups and even team meetings!