The mission to find Sydney’s best cafes
On a cold July morning, the prospect of its warm, earthy goodness is one of the things that gets me out of bed. A good cuppa is a joy; a bad one can ruin a morning, less because of the taste than the disappointment.The ritual of buying a coffee can become part of the pleasure, particularly at a cafe with a sense of community. I still remember the jolt of delight I felt the first time a barista at the new-ish spot near the office remembered my order.
- ▪On a cold July morning, the prospect of its warm, earthy goodness is one of the things that gets me out of bed.
- ▪A good cuppa is a joy; a bad one can ruin a morning, less because of the taste than the disappointment.The ritual of buying a coffee can become part of the pleasure, particularly at a cafe with a sense of community.
- ▪I still remember the jolt of delight I felt the first time a barista at the new-ish spot near the office remembered my order.
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