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Sonoma continues to expand their empire, with six stores across Sydney now, but the Alexandria store set in a restored warehouse remains our favourite.

New Shanghai has finally answered all of our dumpling-related prayers with their latest offering, the New Shanghai Workshop store in Ashfield. It has never been easier to gorge on incredible dumpling goodness in the comfort of your own pyjamas, with their store stocking all of your Chinese favourites, including their house-made noodles and beef and coriander dumplings, available fresh or frozen. Eating out is overrated anyway, right?

VN Streetfoods is a Vietnamese street food style restaurant in Marrickville and they’ve got everything you would expect from a traditional Vietnamese restaurant and more! Their menu is extensive, so be prepared to make some tough choices, but we don’t think you could really make a bad choice here when there's this much deliciousness involved.

Aptly named, Folonoma comes from the expression ‘for love not money’ and since they donate 100% of their profits to not-for-profit organisations, they are definitely living up to their name. 

With the ethos ‘Slow Food – Fast,’ Sloppy Tee’s is exactly what you would expect from a street food joint by the beach, but with a gourmet edge. Coffee is fair trade and organic, sourced by Toby’s Estate, eggs are free range and the onsite bakehouse is pumping out mouthwatering pastries every day. 

As the name suggests, Sydney cafe, Three Rosettas pride themselves on a lovingly crafted coffee that tastes as good as the latte art looks. Located in Drummoyne, this family run business aims to treat their customers to the finer things in life through impeccably brewed coffee by Sensory Lab, great food and good company. You can settle in for smashed avo on toast, or grab a filtered coffee and scroll on the run to start your morning the right way.

Jardin St James oozes the perfect amount of Parisian effortlessness sans a beret-clad man with a striped shirt and a baguette. Pair this with their coffee know how and that's your midweek brekkie/lunch sorted.

Swedish clothing brand, Collection of Style (COS) has opened the doors to their second Australian store in Sydney’s iconic Commonwealth Bank chamber in Martin Place.

Soul Burger is the latest Sydney restaurant to ditch all meat and animal products, offering an entirely plant-based menu that could see you mistaking your vegan burger for the regular meaty variety we are all used to.

Cali Press has spread their cold-pressed wings beyond Sydney’s East and are now serving up their fresh and organic juices in Surry Hills. Alongside their trademark selection of cold-pressed juices and superfood smoothies they have expanded their menu to include a new salad bar so you can mix and match your favourites and soak up those chilled So-Cal vibes with their courtyard seating. For those of us who require an extra little jolt in the morning, there is AllPress Espresso coffee available all day long. 

The guys at the Annandale Hotel know what’s up… They’re giving you the opportunity to bring along your best friend (your dog, clearly) every Thursday night for a dog raffle!  You can win your dog a delectable supply of canned dog food or raw meat – yum – or just spend some quality time with your pup.

We’re pretty nuts for QVB’s Nutorious, which specialise in all things, you guessed it, NUTS! They hand roast their nuts in small batches and aim to keep the sugar content as low as possible. Also famous for their freshly made oat choc-chip cookies and donuts in the morning, this café makes for the perfect breakfast sitch, teamed expertly with a good cup of joe. 

As a creative workshop space Petal Met Sugar is the creation of two friends that combined their individual passions for floristry and baking. Located on the ground floor of the Luxe retail building, the workshop features a large wooden table for floristry work and an open kitchen where customers can view the creation of sweet treats.

Great coffee goes beyond a great barista and café, which is just a bonus at Knight’s Coffee & Tea Co. in Haymarket. Owner Jake Knight combines passion and understanding to deliver sublime coffee everytime, a credit to his training and experience from Toby’s Estate.

Formerly a hardware store, Store Espresso prides itself on organic produce, great coffee and modern Mediterranean meets Italian cuisine. With a large communal table for seating on the left of the café, and a few tables outside your best bet to ensure a spot is to grab a blanket from the chest, head across to the park and set up camp ready for people and puppy watching.

When life gives you lemon, take yourself down to Lemonia café and treat yourself to a well-deserved Mediterranean feed. The Annandale café with its bright yellow façade is named after the Rodakis brothers’ (the owners) grandmother. The repurposed the two bedroom cottage into a hub for great food and blissful drink with their ‘at home’ ambiance.

Oski is a pretty new café that has shown up in Kirribili and we think their Swedish cinnamon buns are something you need in your life. The Scandinavian Café is covering off all of the breakfast classics like porridge (with cinnamon, banana and honey) and smashed avo on toast, so you can basically choose how adventurous you’re feeling when you arrive.

Palm Beach shoes is located on Oxford Street, Paddington - one of the best spots in Sydney for high-end shopping. However, this little boutique sells all types of shoes at a range of varying prices, meaning you don’t need the big bucks to shop here.

A.McDonald has been making bespoke shoes in Sydney since 1990. Moving to the Strand Arcade in 2013, they've aligned themselves with Australia’s leading boutique retailers and craftspeople and are certainly stepping up to the mark.

The girls over at South of the Border live by the motto... "life is too short to wear boring clothes", and that is perfectly reflected in their range. In their own words, they’re inspired by “journeys to distant lands, our childhood summers on the beach and a love for playing dress ups”.

With what used to be a potions shop, somewhat 30 years ago, has now turned into a little retail boutique. Jim and Jane’s boutique in Annandale sells all things from fashion to homewares.

Welcome to one of Sydney’s most sought after hair salons, which conveniently is also the home to Joe Leszek (a big name in the biz). Stanley & Co oozes the experience and passion that defines who Joe is, creating a specialised service with the main goal to make every client feel they have control over how they look. Finally!

Ombretta is an Italian restaurant in Glebe that two friends, Niccolo Fagherazzi (previously of Fratelli Fresh) and Michael Schiavello (from Blackwattle Café), had the dream of opening up together. They are living out their dream of serving fresh and seasonal produce to create traditional Italian food. 

The Girl You Love is a boutique beauty and skincare studio located in Glebe. The owner, Kay Glass is the main therapist and has been in the beauty industry for over 35 years (so you know you're in good hands).

The guys behind Salmon & Bear in Zetland have expanded to the Inner West and are bringing their delicious seafood with them. This isn't your standard fish and chip shop – all the seafood is cooked over charcoal in the Mibrasa oven to give it that unique Salmon & Bear taste.

Michelin trained Chef Jacopo Martelossi, has teamed up with Gina di Brita from Numero Uno Specialty Coffee Roasters to bring modern regional Italian fare to both breakfast and lunch with new café; Nu 56. Their ethos is to showcase ethically sourced, artfully roasted beans, served with modern dishes at a reasonable price.

Never judge a book by its cover. This little gem, Indian Home Diner, is tucked in amongst the shops on Oxford Street and is full of mouthwatering options. Grab a chicken tikka kebab and a couple of veggie samosas. You’ll find us here at peak time, 11pm. Its the perfect place for a late night snack, especially after a vino or two and trust us when we tell you that the line is worth it. 

The Precinct by Toby’s Estate has found their new home in the lobby of Tower Three at Barangaroo, quickly becoming one of their flagship stores. Here, you can pick your daily brew made with the Toby’s Estate signature single origin Woolloomooloo blend and choose a quick meal from their breakfast and lunch menu. The dishes are inventive, with combos like coffee and cracked pepper sausages, which sounds just disgusting enough to be delicious. Settle in, or grab something to go on the way to the office–the choice is yours.

It’s a well known fact that even the meatiest of meat eaters love a good falafel. Hesham El Masry (of Summer Hill’s Plunge No.46) is the brains behind new Egyptian eatery, Cairo Takeaway on Enmore Road. He’s serving up the food that he grew up with and you’ll find falafel rolls, meat plates (vegetarian and meat) and slow cooked breakfast fava beans on the menu.

Spring Court is to France what Converse is to America. Based in Paris and still run by the same family that started it back in 1936, Spring Court have sold over 26 million sneakers, and at least one of those pairs should be yours. The quintessential tennis shoe, they’re the perfect casual and comfy shoe for both guys and gals. Plus, John Lennon and Yoko Ono wore matching ones on their wedding day so... they're legendary.

Joe Black in Surry Hills is a Sydney café that is serious about coffee. They’ve got a filter/siphon bar on their counter making cold drip coffee, and also have Five Senses and single origins on offer that will keep even the most snobbiest of coffee drinkers happy.

Portherhouse Bar and Grill is a steakhouse where chunky fries and $5 beers reign supreme. As the name suggests Porterhouse is carnivore heaven, and the sweet BBQ sauce that’s slathered over everything from baby back ribs to roasted chicken is exactly what you would want from a sticky sauce. Their steaks are top notch and the selection of sides will keep you in good supply of healthy sautéed greens and loaded fries, depending on your mood. So will it be, medium or rare? 

Brick Lane Espresso in West Pymble is a hidden gem in Phillip Mall, offering an interesting combination of food with an Italian touch and great coffee too. They are one of the very few cafes in Sydney that are open every day of the week for breakfast and lunch, meaning helloooooo Sunday brunch!

Café by day, gin bar by night, Lain Tapsall (ex- Bourke Street Bakery) and Julian Brenchley (of Channel 9’s The Block) have developed the perfect co-creation. With things like Polenta Porrij and 12-hour slow cooked Kickin Wings on the menu alongside a vast selection of all Australian gin and accompanying tonics, there’s more than enough reason to visit the Neutral Bay venue. Maybe even take that day date right on into the night…

Dan Clay, owner of Dangerously Fit has been in the fitness industry for over 11 years and is a firm believer in fun and outdoor fitness workouts rather than doing boring gym workouts on machines.

Taco lovers, get ready! This Mexican restaurant in Sydney is serving up some seriously good latin-asian tacos. Yes, Latin-Asian is a cuisine in its own right.

Located inside one of Sydney’s best luxury hotels, The Darling Spa offers 5-star treatments for hotel guests and the public alike. Designed to detoxify, nourish and hydrate the skin; body wraps, massages and facials are on the treatment menu at The Darling, as well as a range of couple therapies. Facial treatments combine premium ingredients such as white and gold caviar, or pure gold, which will leave you glowing from the inside.

Tucked away in the backstreets of Darlinghurst is Francis Street Atelier, a boutique and workshop for contemporary, bespoke jewellery. Collectively run by jewellery designers and makers Lalita Peeranan and Elin Hammarstrom, Francis Street Atelier offers the highest quality service to its beloved clients.

Tyra Banks was onto something when she said “smile with your eyes” and now you can give your lashes something to smile about with a visit to Lady Lash. Whether you want eyelashes as bold and voluminous as the Kardashians or just want a simple eyebrow shaping, Lady Lash is your one-stop-shop for all things brows and lashes.

At the stylish Alan Coban studio, it’s all about you. One of the leading hair concept salons in Sydney, Coban offers the best and latest in styles, trends and hair technology. Established 20 years ago, it has a loyal following and if you’re not part of that, you’re missing out. 

The Sydney flagship of Kératase Paris, REVO Hair Atelier is one of the best salons in Sydney. Focussing on personalised services and treatments, a trip to REVO will ensure you some georgous locks plus some amazing insider tips on how to keep your hair healthy and salon fresh/ With a sleek space-like interior, dimmed lights and a fully fledged hair spa, this place is out of this world. 

An American diner on wheels, Nighthawk Diner serving old-fashioned classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner like subs and shakes. First off, we need to talk about the subs, because the chilli cheesesteak, with beef brisket and oh so much cheese, has grabbed our attention. 

If you’re a baked goods enthusiast, then you already know about Bourke Street Bakery. Good news for those down south, they have a store in Kirrawee so you can stock up on your loaves, pies and tarts any day of the week.

Train-style dining is no longer limited to sushi and since Mezza Train is offering up authentic Mediterranean and Lebanese food in particular, we are wondering why this hasn’t caught on sooner. Expect classic dishes like cheesy fatayer, kibbeh, grilled meats and fattoush salad, with sides of hommus and tabouli.

Nestled within the hustle and bustle of Harris Street, Ultimo, sits an unassuming café that is bursting with Australian-Asian flavours. Brainwave Cafe is the brainchild of Thirawat Munesane and Ann Suwimon, who opened the space to help and inspire students and professionals who are in the midst of creating their own ‘brainwave’. 

Owner, Dean Haustead, a past Aussie Rules player and recent winner of the NSW & Australian titles in Brazilian Jujitsu, brings his passion for health and fitness to life with his hot yoga and Pilates studio in Glebe. Quro Health Studios is made up of three internal studios and a program focussed on strengthening and toning your bod, making it the perfect place to help you create your new healthy, and happy, lifestyle. 

When you see that Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman are listed on the culinary team of The Reformatory Caffeine Lab, you know you’ll have fun when visiting this coffee shop in Surry Hills. 

Korean BBQ is the go-to for affordable and generous meaty feasts for large groups and 678 Korean BBQ is absolutely no different. This is the kind of place where your table is filled with metal bowls and all kinds of finger-licking-good Korean eats, before you even realise that you may have gone too far.

This place sells second-hand books, wine, craft beer and tapas... Yep, Sappho Books, Café & Wine Bar in Glebe has got it all. This trendy little book store in Glebe is where you go to enjoy a glass of wine or a bottle of craft beer, sit back in the courtyard, listen to some live acoustic music and maybe even read a book. 

If you’re willing to venture out a bit west for brunch, Paper Plane Café is definitely a place to go for all day breakfast and smashing burgers. Inspired during their trip in South America, owners Ben and Carla showcase a huge variety of flavour combinations.

Bars in Sydney that are hidden in little alleyways are our favourite and Staves Brewery is one of those little gems tucked away on Grose St in Glebe. Now, if you’re a craft-beer enthusiast, this is another one to add to your bucket list. Staves Brewery is operating as a brewpub at the moment as Steve Drissell, the owner, gets the space ready to brew his own batches of craft beer.

Located in leafy Burwood Park, Picnic is giving new meaning to #foodporn. Surrounded by hanging plants, you can enjoy pretzel-topped milkshakes, granola adorned with fresh flowers and a sprinkle of pistachios, which more closely resembles glitter (we can dream, right?).

As Bondi’s original tattoo studio, these guys know exactly what they’re doing. Kaleidoscope has grown to become one of the most respected and well-known tattoo and body piercing studios in Sydney. Whether you’re looking for a large custom tattoo or a smaller piece of work, you’ll be in the hands of an impressive line-up of award-winning tattoo artists who specialise in a range of tattoo styles including traditional, neo-traditional, Japanese, oriental, realism, water colour and other more artistic styles. Plus, their work has been featured in some pretty major tattoo publications… so they’re kind of a big deal.

The Noble Hops has taken over the Angry Pirate space in Redfern, and is damn serious about craft beer. Redfern has some great small bars, and The Noble Hops is definitely what Redfern needed; a friendly neighbourhood bar focussed on beer.  

From the owners of Mojo Record Bar, Easy Eight is the place to be after a busy day. With a capacity of 60 people, the retro-fitted laneway bar brings the goods with their Cajun inspired smoking menu. Whether you’re craving lobster mac and cheese or simply slaw with buttermilk dressing, Easy Eight has something for every tastebud. 

Located in a hidden basement where your only clue is the dimly lit ‘B’ hung proudly on the exterior, Burrow Bar is an experience of all sorts for all sorts. Whether your preference is cocktails, craft beers or simply a great glass of wine, Burrow Bar delivers on all levels.

Bringing the flavours of the Middle East to the Northern Beaches, Maestro & Co delivers on good food, drinks and music. Previously a corporate ‘media maestro’, owner Graeme Moses teams up with ex-Effendy chef Bektas Ozcam to deliver a menu of spectacular share plates and cocktails.

With a philosophy of “bettering the world, one cup at a time”, Little Giant Roasters serves specialty coffee, breakfast and lunch in their Willoughby café. Crowd favourites include the rosti benedict and the smoked salmon, baked beetroot chips and crispy kale. 

For authentic Vietnamese food on the north side of the bridge, look no further than Hanoi Street Vendor in North Sydney. Specialising in pho, bun cha, pork rolls and vegan options, Hanoi Street Vendor uses recipes passed on from past generations to serve the best Vietnamese home cooking.

The newest Cali Press health cafe has thrown upen its doors in yet another Eastern Suburbs location, this time in Coogee. Featuring their signature cold pressed juices, smoothies and wholefoods snacks, salads and breakfast bowls, the menu is bursting with feel-good flavours.