Brewtown Newtown

The verdict

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Given that co-owners Simon Triggs and Charles Cameron met while working at Toby's Estate, it stands to reason that at Brewtown Newtown, coffee is king, with coffee beans sourced direct from plantations in South America. This does not mean food is forgotten though, and there's a good selection of pastries and sweet treats, sandwiches and salads served at the two-level venue.

Plus this is the home of the original Sydney Brewnut, and then the unmissable cruffin. If you haven't yet dabbled, make it a priority. If you want to line your stomach first (or are just looking for an excuse to eat more) go for the bistro-style menu, where everything from the scrambled eggs to the linguine is nothing short of lip-smackingly delicious.