Ampersand Café & Bookstore This café-cum-bookstore caters to bibliophiles and food enthusiasts alike. Come for walls lined with wellthumbed paperbacks, a seasonal menu based on local produce and a premium selection of craft beers and wines —the perfect accompaniment to leisurely reading. 78 Oxford St, Paddington. T: 9380 6617 29
Palomino Espresso City workers and café obsessives flock to this upcycled oasis for inspired, home-style cooking, smooth lattes and sandwiches that combine feel-good ingredients such as marinated chicken with lime and mayo on artisanal sourdough courtesy of Brasserie Bread. Shop 1, 61 York St, Sydney. T: 0410 424 252 42
Marlowe’s Way Serving as a licensed espresso bar and record store, this petite laneway hangout pairs house-blend Bankistan coffee with seasonal dishes. Swing by on Friday for street art, tunes from live DJs and the city’s best-priced Negroni special. Tank Stream Way, Sydney. T: 0423 487 598 75
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