Paradise Bakery Cafe - Sydney

It's not common for Sydney to have days of continuous rain. While my hometown of Vancouver often experiences this, the two-week stretch of drizzling and heavy downpours in October had everyone feeling a bit restless. I certainly was. After arriving at my hairdresser's too early and discovering that all the nearby cafes seemed to be closed at 3pm, I was quite disappointed. Fortunately, Cafe Banter came to the rescue with a delightful paleo lemon slice that was light and creamy, and a satisfying latte featuring impressive latte art.

I ordered the burger and chips with extra halloumi and smoked salmon. The shoestring fries complemented the meal perfectly. The salmon was tasty, and the halloumi was outstanding. However, I wasn't a fan of the hash brown in the burger; it was too greasy for my liking. Additionally, the aioli sauce was a bit overpowering. Overall, it was a delicious experience!

I tried the blackboard special for the day, which was homemade pasta with seafood and a touch of chili spice. I really enjoyed it. The coffee is good enough that this has become my go-to spot for a quick takeaway. The service is friendly, and the restaurant doesn’t try to be overly fancy; it offers reasonably priced, delicious, freshly prepared food—definitely no bain marie here.

A cute little cafe in the heart of Redfern. Came across it for breakfast one morning and wasn't disappointed. Decor is industrial and simple, with eight tables inside and a handful of seating outside. Coffee is nice, and they have a good sized menu. I had a ham and cheese croissant which was nice that and the coffee came to $11.50.

Excellent food! Ordered the banter (beef) pie and zucchini ricotta fritters; the pie came with a bucket of shoe string fries that we seasoned with the cracked pink salt provided at our table. The fritters were served with two generous slices of bacon, well made poached eggs and fresh avocado slices. Amazing value for our money will definitely visit again! Extremely pleased with presentation. Also, friendly staff to complement the experience. Please check it out!