Since my Sydney visit was a pure foodie adventure, it was important that I drank lots of coffee, this time without almost dying from caffeine overdose. It was a combination of old and new!

Elbow Room espresso. Mecca’s Blackforest blend and a Pedro Moreno (Santa Barbara, Honduras) on filter.

Chapter Five espresso. A single origin from Peru, which was quite nice. I actually passed this on my way to Eveleigh Markets, wondering whether or not I should go in. On the way back, the barista said hi, and so I decided I may as well. He was suggesting iced coffee, when I mentioned I drank espresso. I guess I don’t look like an espresso drinker!

Some Gumption yeeah.

Steam Tank. Mitch is a very talkative guy. Knowledgeable too! He likes his La Marzocco Strada very much because of the real time information it provides! I also learned what a quaker was from him, because apparently there was one in my coffee and I had no idea.

Good old Single Origin Roasters. Never fails to impress – after everyone I knew from years ago had all moved on, they are still serving up tasty food and coffee. It’s my old stalwart, especially if I need a good breakfast after landing!

Handcraft Specialty Coffee. Serving up a lot of Proud Mary.

Skittle Lane, a cute, minimalist little place.

And good old Artificer. I have no idea what those things on the floor are. I took a photo of this bench because it hasn’t been in that spot on every other visit. I love it because it’s crooked but actually straight due to the sloping of the actual ground. Dan explained that it’s the outside bench. I totally hadn’t noticed!

Their plant. I want to call it Wilty because it’s a little less alive than when I first saw it, but would he get offended?

Dan the hand model.

YAY coffee