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This pretty little terrace cafe in Surry Hills is what beautiful brunch dreams are made of. Upstairs you'll find an airy, cosy retreat resembling the kind of living room you wish you actually had, with a summery balcony you'll want to linger around in. It's the only backdrop fitting of the brunch dishes that come out, where the syrup-kissed hotcakes appear alongside artfully placed local fruits (which change with the season) and of course, mascarpone. 

Nothing beats a good old Italian feed, especially one that hits all the spots while you’re on the go. The Italian word for ‘shop selling fried food’, Friggitoria serves up melt in your mouth Italian street food. Whether it be arancini or calamari you’re after, or pizza fritta and panzerotto, Friggitoria has got you covered and coming back for more. 

Melbourne based and family owned, Koko Black redefines chocolate, as you know it. Ditch that ordinary chocolate box you’ve got prepared for the next barbeque and bring a fine selection of premium chocolates to the party instead. With a range of flavours to suit Mum, Dad, Nan and the health nut in the corner, Koko Black will please everyone’s taste buds. Pop in and grab a gift box for later, and a drink from the café upstairs for now. 

Exercise doesn’t have to always be about going to the gym, this is something Sydney has figured out in the past few years and we’re totally on board with the new and fun ways to get fit.

Grocery & Grog is a delightful addition to The Henson, keeping Marrickville punters fed well and proper with this new deli and bottle shop.

Hear ye, beer ye. Tudor Hall is the perfect Redfern pub for a low-key boozy arvo.

Della Hyde has breathed new life into what was once a grand hotel on Oxford Street bringing good food, good booze and good times to thirsty Sydneysiders. This Darlinghurst bar is keeping things flirty and fresh with period lighting, tiled floors and brass finishes that make you feel as though you've been transported to another era.

The collaboration of dreams has come to be a reality for Sydneysiders with Dumplings and Beer serving it up in Darlinghurst. With a menu that sports an extensive array of dumplings comprised of every desirable filling, this Sydney restaurant and bar will nobly continue to serve the people with dumplings and beer.

Don’t be fooled into thinking this chain restaurant won’t deliver the dumpling goods because this World Square restaurant is an authentic Shanghai experience in the heart of the Sydney CBD. The menu is packed with the usual suspects like noodles, Chinese hotpot and endless pork options.

The solid work of Cabelo Culture has been spread by word of mouth, so you know it’s good! With creative people creating a little magic everyday, adding splashes of colour and fresh cuts to many, many Sydneysiders, Cabelo Culture is your trustworthy hairdresser to achieve any look you have in mind. 

Just in time for those summertime Sunday sessions, The White Cockatoo in Petersham has re-launched as The West Village. Decked out with communal tables and a menu heaving with share plates makes this spot perfect for those breezy Sunday afternoons with your mates. Plus, with brews by Will & Co. coffee, there is a little something for everyone.

If you're a Hills District local then you'll know allllll about Millone's. It's the neighbourhood Italian restaurant serving up old faithful dishes like spaghetti prawn and prosciutto pizza. If you’re not usually one to order a starter, then it’s time to change your ways and treat yourself to a cheeky garlic crust pizza, or the grilled haloumi. Trust us. The décor here is something else, with NRL paraphernalia lining the walls and if you’re lucky you might even run into one of the stars themselves, because they seem to love Millone’s just as much as we do.

Located in south-west Sydney, Glacage is a local brunch favourite. The décor at this Sydney cafe is The Grounds of Alexandria meets Morocco with bright flowers adorning the café and beautifully printed tile walls and tables.

Whether you want to impress at your next client lunch or cocktail reception, let Core Catering do the talking with their selection of artisan food. A gold license caterer, their bespoke menu suits all your corporate needs.

At Le Spit Cyclery, two-wheeled transportation is serious business. Basically a go-to for anyone wanting to ride their bicycle, this Mosman bike shop not only sells bikes, but offers repairs as well as free bicycle maintenance courses. Stocking a range of bikes, gear and parts, whether you’re in need of some lycra or find yourself with a damage geared, this is the place to go.

Established by a hubby and wife duo, The Barberia is the Surry Hills salon that treats you like you’re family. Focussing on an ethos that aims to gift patrons with stylish hair that is easy to maintain and manage at home (finally!) whether your mane is long, short, or fading in colour, these guys have got you covered.

The Parlour is one of the best places hands down for any tattoo design in Sydney. They’re all about walk-ins (woo!), custom designs and precision, which is pretty much all you need to hear going into a tattoo parlour. Located in the centre of Balmain, these guys are family operated with artists who live and breathe tattoo artistry. So you can feel guaranteed that you’ll walk out with fresh ink of the highest quality and design.

Melbourne fashion fave, Viktoria + Woods has set up shop in Sydney so we can get our too eager hands on their lust-worthy pieces in person. Designed by interior designer extraordinaire Fiona Lynch, their Paddington shopfront will fit right into the fashion row that is Glenmore Road with a colour palette of muted neutrals. 

If you’re looking to get a little cheeky with a side of class, the Darlo Country Club is just that. Brought to you by the brains behind The Lobo Plantation and The Island, this latest venture sees the swank of country club style making it’s way onto the Sydney bar scene. Complete with dark leather seats, linen panelling and a pastel pink entrance, this Darlinghurst bar and diner is the place to pop your polo collars along with a bottle of champers.

With only a sunroom and a dream, the boutique hair salon Winnie Mac was born. Jordan Winzer has worked in some of the top hair salons in Sydney and London and specialises in balayage hair colouring, short textured cuts and styled men cuts. This one-man show has created a chilled out space to get to know you and create that effortless result. You know you'll get that one-on-one special treatment.

Known for their imported cured meats and gourmet cheeses with a difference (hello truffle brie!) Jean Louis Joseph is the real deal, and the locals would expect nothing less. The café menu is teaming with all of our breakfast favourites but with a distinct European twist. Think truffle salsa scrambled eggs and baguettes brimming with prosciutto and provolone cheese. And let’s not forget the coffee, which is carefully prepared to give you that delicious morning caffeine hit. 

For authentic Indian flavours and fare, head on over to Manjit’s Indian Restaurant. Originating from Corrimal, the Indian restaurant has now hit Sydney CBD and Balmain. Whether it’s date night or a family night out, Manjit’s got you covered with their range of traditional Indian cuisines. With their extensive range of naans, curries such as Goan Beef Vindaloo and Kochin Bug Curry, Manjit's has a taste and flavour to suit everyone.

Looking to update your fitness routine? Why not take a run at Body Classique Health Fitness & Dance Centre. Internationally recognised as an affiliate studio of Antigravity Yoga and Fitness, Body Classique is the place to go to turn your world upside down. Run by Samara Lee Hedges, Body Classique run exciting and unique fitness and dance glasses that provide guidance, motivation and guidance.

Originally conceived as a bar, Annata in Crows Nest is a modern Australian restaurant with a focus on good wine and cocktails. Former bartender at Rockpool Bar & Grill, Christian Blair works with head chef, Jimmy Richardson from Altitude and the Bridge Room, to bring to life Australian produce.

With beards being the new male accessory, the next question is where to maintain that growing mane. That’s where the Grand Royal Barbers in the Sydney CBD comes in. Headed by a fifth generation barber, whether you’re due for a cut, trim or shave, you can rest assured that you’re beard will be well looked after.

Calling the iconic Strand Arcade home, Vintage Watch Co. is timeless (see what we did there?). Whether you’re a first-time watch-wearer, looking to sell or a collector, this Sydney store is the place to get some of the most stylish arm candy around.

Tra Mi is the Vietnamese restaurant in Marrickville that’s serving up unpretentious food that packs a flavour punch. You’ll be spoilt for choice at this joint with a menu that basically lets you pick whatever protein you want. Shallot and ginger scallops? Sure thing. Steamed vermicelli noodle salad with spring rolls? Yes please! Lemongrass & chilli crocodile? Ummm, sure!

If you're looking for some good Asian food in Bondi, make your way to MAMASAN on Beach Road. Flavours range from Japanese to Taiwanese and include morsels like sashimi, duck pancakes and delicious dumplings. Gemma Lin and Adam Hunt are the duo behind MAMASAN and are inspired by the flavours they come across on their annual trips to Taiwan and Japan.

The guys at Elatte Café not only encourage but also fuel our unhealthy attachment to coffee (it’s Allpress Espresso so it’s no wonder why). Warm and inviting, the walls of this Padstow cafe are dressed with cutesy art that make you feel right at home and ready to dig in.

The third Sydney addition for this Canadian juggernaut, Kit & Ace is making sure that everyone has access to their lust-worthy clothing with their latest Bondi store. Achieving the near impossible task of creating clothes that are both comfortable and stylish, Sydneysiders can put their trackie-daks away and step-out in style.

J&M is an intimate whisky bar that's opened in the historic Angel Hotel in Sydney's CBD. A tribute to the late John Hemmes, this chic bar is located at the House of Merivale fashion outlet and has the décor to match - including bespoke haberdashery cabinets that are full of the ingredients that make up the Chivas Regal showcase they have launched with.

Where does it all come together in seamless style, edginess, taste and aesthetic? Black Boho, that’s where. In the mood for quirky hand-made bangles, scarves and peanut butter swirl cookies? Most people would tell you you’re dreaming, no place would provide all of that in a breeze of proximity and convenience. Black Boho does and they do it with flair.

These guys know how to have a good time, with their buzzing atmosphere and casual dining set to a soundtrack of traditional music. Their South American flavours with our beautiful Australian produce are a match made in Latino heaven and will keep your taste buds on their toes all night. 

Paddock is the cafe in Surry Hills you to head if you can’t decide whether to play it naughty or nice this Sunday morning. For a naughty start to the day, order the French toast with its crisp exterior and soft middle, doused in sweet raspberry syrup, salty maple peanut butter (!!!) and berry compote. If you are feeling nicer, opt for the fruity acai bowl or zucchini fritters served over thinly sliced salmon gravlax, poached egg, avocado, ricotta and spicy dukkah. If in doubt, order one of each and share with your mate.

Former My Kitchen Rule sisters, Helena and Vikki Moursellas, have opened an open style kitchen within Civic Saloon. Located downstairs of Thai restaurant, Holy Basil, the food is a combination of modern Australian meets Greek and is decorated in a deco classic style.

This one comes with a warning because D Bowls is super addictive. Sometimes, there’s nothing better than having all your food in the convenience of a bowl. The team here makes snacking super easy and serve up some damn good dishes including their famous tropical acai bowls, a beautiful, fruity concoction that all the locals are loving.

Masters of balayage and pearlescent colour, the folks at Sydney hair salon, Visare are constantly on trend alert. Equipped to treat your hair the way it deserves to be treated, with Olaplex and keratin, they do suburban hair without the huge flatscreen, nor the 80’s look.

Fat Panda is a gem in Canley Heights plating up affordable and delicious modern Asian dishes heavily influenced by Japanese cuisine. With a sushi train chugging around the open kitchen, where you can watch your food being prepared, Fat Panda is very pretty to look at.

Superfood Sushi is sushi as you’ve never had it before. Think watermelon, kiwi, and raw zucchini spaghetti, and you are looking at some of Superfood’s creative and totally vegan-friendly creations.

French café in Sydney, La Cachette, has that touch of French class that we all need every now and then. From marble table tops to fresh-baked baguettes, we are especially loving their all-day breakfast menu.

Parliament on King has made the news for its important work with refugees and asylum seekers, organising barista training sessions, providing a catering service which employs them, and running a Saturday family dinner service which dishes up those feel-good feeds made by refugees and asylum seekers employed onsite. 

Floating is not your usual way to relax and "let go" of everything - but then, this isn't any old place to de-stress. Sydney Float Centre is home to one of the city's best kept wellness secrets - floatation therapy.

King Street Cyclery is a place where you can buy anything cycling related with a twist. If you’ve noticed the weird and wonderful window displays which in the past have featured an alien and a Santa Claus riding bicycles, you’ve spotted King Street Cyclery. This bike shop in Sydney is your go-to whether you are a commuter, tourer, racer, or newbie who needs adult training wheels.

Wandering into Bliss and Chips looking for some greasy seafood after a couple of cold ones and you’d think nothing of it. All your fish and chippie standards are there: fish cocktails, deep-fried prawns, calamari, pluto pups, burgers and even deep-fried Mars bars. But hidden behind the mustachioed fish logo of this Newtown fish and chips shop is a pretty awesome secret. It’s the first vegan (and gluten-free) fish and chip shop in Sydney. Say what?!

The crew at Hunter and Fox are pushing the boundaries when it comes to custom tattoo artistry. This old-school parlour serves up epic lettering, script and bold designs. Walk in and you enter a whole world of tattoo inspiration, with colour designs hanging from wall-to-wall. Oh, and it’s also the home studio of tattoo artist Lauren Winzer… who has tattooed Miley Cyrus many, many times. We. Are. Sold.

Perched atop The Sheaf in Double Bay (AKA one of Sydney's best bars), this leafy hideaway bar is a perfect retreat for cocktails in a sleeker setting. The Canopy is aptly named for its balcony position upstairs from the merrymaking of the garden pub below, overlooking the giant fig tree and the crowds below.

This place is not your average apple crumble, guys. Crumble Top is the freshest dessert café to open in Newtown where you can let your creativity run wild. In fact, they encourage you to. The ultimate in winter comfort food, Crumble Top allows you to choose your own only oozy crumble adventure where the only limitation is the seasonality.

The Local Store in Rozelle is that kind of cool store where you find that one incredible piece that no one else will have. Stocking some of the best up and coming brands around, it's got that vintage edge which translates to effortless street style perfect for weekend rummaging around Sydney's markets. It's also an ideal place to check out if you're looking for something really unique for yourself or to gift someone else.

Meylissa Yusuf swapped her suit for her apron and opened up her first patisserie Miam in Pyrmont. Having served her time in the kitchen at Zumbo Rozelle and Cheeky Chocolate, this hole in the wall is serving up finger-licking deserts with an Asian twist. Her signature is a black-sesame tart with a creamy vanilla and chocolate center, as well as a green tea slice with layers of green tea, brown-roasted rice cream and Chantilly mascarpone. 

Formerly The Goodwill Society pop-up, 169 Darlinghurst is the permanent café and rosé bar by the same guys behind Tatler nightclub. They call themselves a ‘lifestyle cafe’ and it isn’t hard to see why, because they have struck a balance between intensely nourishing dishes like the macrobiotic bowl (avocado, grated beetroot, roasted sweet potato, fermented vegetables, cauliflower, aduki beans and tahini dressing) with Pablo & Rusty’s coffee and cocktails to enjoy come evening.

Specialising in sustainable practices, Luc Espace is an Aveda Lifestyle Salon, which recycles 95% of their waste and prides themselves on their use of environmentally conscious, salon-only Aveda products. The calming scene is set with the aroma of essential oils wafting through the salon and a stress relieving massage. Regularly participating in major fashion shows, Luc Espace is aligned closely with the fashion industry, promising a luxurious experience and expert styling.

Conveniently located opposite Sutherland station, Frank and Blanco is a Mexican style tapas restaurant that keeps things bright and cheerful, even on the rainiest of days. Designed for sharing, the beer battered fries with siracha mayo is instantly addictive and if you’re one you has trouble deciding what to order off the menu, then go for the taco tasting trio so you can sample all three of their taco fillings.

Taking inspiration from the pizzerias you’d find in New York, Marciano’s is bringing woodfired pizzas to the north. Converted from an old hardware store, this Lindfield restaurant sports dark timber floors and spacious interiors so you can bring the whole gang for an Italian feast.

A much loved local café in Sydney, COOH is trading the sea breeze of North Curl Curl for the industrial edge of Alexandria in its latest venture. Bringing the same healthy wholesome meals, smoothies and house-roasted coffee with a few extra Alexandria-only choices, this Alexandria café is the perfect way to refresh and recharge.

It’s vintage rummaging made easy at this Manly store. Apostlebird sees Jacqui Rafferty’s dream come to life in the form of a vintage retail store on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Sourcing stock from the USA and Australia, she’s got a curated collection that extends from the treasure trove that is Brooklyn’s flea markets all the way to hard-to-find pieces of country NSW.

If you need a bit of street food in your life, then POKLOL has you covered. The guys here don't have a permanent store, but travel around from place to place peddling their delicious wares. Ordering is simple: select your base (be it banh mi, soft taco, or a salad) and then choose your protein. The Korean tacos are a thing of beauty and the chichi fries with Bulgogi beef are loaded up fries at their best.

The Essential Ingredient is the place to go for hard-to-find ingredients. Stocking the good stuff that the chefs use, it's got all the bells and whistles you could ever need. Check online to see what cooking classes they've got going on. From famous Aussie chefs to international stars, it's an incredible experience and totally gives you license to show off your newfound skills to all your friends. 

The Hub House Diner is the Inner West's answer to an American-style diner; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a pretty diverse range of dishes. For lunch, you should order the 8-hour slow roasted sticky lamb ribs or southern fried smoky BBQ chicken wings and for breakfast; it's either the classics, or their 'pimp your breakfast' option. To truly pimp your breakfast, you can add things like an extra poachy, double smoked bacon, or the house potato hash.

Art of Bloom is an enchanting florist on Balmain's busiest street. Not only to these talented people design beautiful bouquets, but they also specialise in bespoke blooms for weddings, events and can even create incredible pieces of floral art. Have you been dreaming about having a dress made from flowers? Well this florist in Sydney can do that for you!

Meet Gerard is serving a modern twist on the classic brunch fare in Alexandria. Behind the scenes, owner Traina (previously of Petersham’s The Counter) has enlisted Sarah McWilliam (ex-West Juliett Head Chef) to deliver an innovative and honest menu, taking advantage of fresh local produce.