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It’s no surprise the people are flocking to 117 Dining by the bunch. With the origin of food being at the helm of everything these legends do (including where it’s from, how it’s grown and how it’s cooked), all we can say is you’re guaranteed some really, really, reallyyyyy quality feeds.

Alexandria is no stranger to some pretty stellar café fare. However, The Grind & Co is bringing a little twist to your morning cuppa by serving you out of a decked out 20ft shipping container. 

If your follicular growth is getting outta control, keep your cool because the masters of fade and pomade at Jack Rabbit Slims will have you looking your slickest self. With a keen eye for detail and a reputation for TLC, the boys at Slims are attracting attention for all the right reasons. 

This chipper burger and fries joint has expanded its empire from its original Melbourne food truck days. Lord of the Fries has pleased both vegetarians and their meat-eating friends alike, with some meat-eaters delightfully confused as to why their vegetarian burger tastes so good.

This is the little gem hidden away on the rooftop of ivy next to the pool where big Italian flavour is the star. Head chef, David Lovett has spent plenty of time travelling across the regions of Italy and brings this expertise to the menu.

From their humble beginnings at the markets Reuben Republic finally has a place to call home in Marrickville. If you’ve been craving a New York style reuben then this is where you need to be. Slow cooked, in house cured and smoked meats are the star of the menu but, there are options for you non-meat eaters too. Their bagels are made the hard way, proofed, boiled and then baked and nothing compares to fresh out of the oven bagels. If that’s not your thing there’s always gluten free options for sandwiches. 

Who said being healthy had to be boring? The talented guys behind Bare Naked Bowls in Manly are delighting locals with their guilt-free menu. As the name suggests, they’ve got beautifully arranged acai bowls with perfectly aligned rows of bee pollen, goji berries and coconut and a wide variety of raw vegan desserts. If savoury is more your thing then the brekkie bowl with grilled polenta, paprika smashed eggs, cherry tomatoes and arvo is sure to please.

This family-run business takes a hands-on attitude, transforming this once old corner takeaway joint into a vintage wholesome Sydney café. Coffee is a key priority for the Bean & Berry team and the beans from Leftfield Coffee Roasters serve up the perfect velvety caffeine for any morning.

Bordering Surry Hills and Sydney CBD, this newly designed café not only uses only locally sourced ingredients but also smokes their own meat in-house. Delighting Sydney patrons daily, their Allpress Espresso coffee is sure to satisfy your caffeine-cravings whilst the rotating menu of salads, burgers and sandwiches will please any tum.

Canadian brand, Kit and Ace has set up shop in Australia and we’re not complaining. The brainchild of Shannon and JJ Wilson, the brand was born from their own struggles to find clothes that were both comfortable and stylish. With a future-focused ethos, Kit and Ace is breaking ground in the fashion industry with their constant search for new fabric tools and manufacturing systems, the most significant being their machine washable cashmere. Combine that with their sophisticated designs, Kit and Ace is your next go-to for the basics in your wardrobe.  

If the saying goes "quality over quantity", Australian Meat Emporium’s response is ‘why not both?’ Located in Alexandria, this butcher shop is literally one giant cold room or fridge, with coats offered on entry so you don’t freeze.

What do you get when you cross an award-winning butcher with a nutritionist, who both share an utmost respect for farm-to-table produce? You get The Artisan Butcher, run by Paul and Samantha Beard, serving up all things beef, poultry, lamb and pork.

This charming Sydney cafe is a dream come true for both Newtown locals and the friends who started it. The blackboard wall showcases the ever-changing works of art on the menu, crafted by a head chef who has honed his craft at many of Sydney's most loved institutions. The pies are all made from scratch (yes, even the pastry and tomato sauce), and you know they're a winner before you even bite into them. The same buttery flaky pastry features on the quiche for an experience you will be dreaming about for days. For more buttery goodness, the cafe also sells Brickfields croissants (further proving they have impeccable taste in pastry).

This French restaurant in Potts Point brings Parisian chic to Sydney. Missy French is the first venture for Josephine Perry, daughter of Neil Perry. The French bistro classics take pride of place on the menu where technique and flavour are key while still keeping things simple.

Offering three different classes, Preshana Yoga in Darlinghurst will get you calm and relaxed after a hectic day at work. All classes are appropriate for beginners and experts alike. If you prefer to yoga alone, there’s always the option for private classes to work on specific areas, anywhere from pain and injury to meditation and philosophy.

Gelato lovers flock to Redfern's Ciccone & Sons, and we’re excited to have more gelato whether it be summer, autumn, winter or spring. Flavours change weekly but there are already well-established favourites of crème brulee and buttermilk. Cannolis are also available and sell out quickly, so get into one of Sydney's best ice cream shops early!

Get some New York on your fork and rush on down to Brooklyn Bridge Deli for your daily cawfee and bagel. The coffee comes in Biggie or Smalls and with a free mini oreo.

Aslan Café is bringing boutique coffee from our Indonesian neighbours to the heart of Sydney. Constantly brewing three kinds of coffee, there is always something you haven’t tried at Aslan, where coffee is god and their brews, heavenly.

XS Espresso is a cornerstone of yummy feeds in Sydney’s West, its crowning glory being its extreme #milkshakes, the people’s fave loaded with Belgian Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Tim Tam, and caramel.

Raven’s Eye is a great little Italian American bar and restaurant in Newtown serving up tasty dishes and drinks. Start your evening with a refreshing Aperol and pink grapefruit cocktail and then get stuck into something a little stronger. 'The black spot' navy grog will grow hairs on your chest (so much so that it's limited to one per person), but if you're after something a little lighter, there is a solid range of wines and beers available.

Step inside this enchanting café and let Mo’s Pantry comfort you with some delicious café fare. Offering up an amazing selection of Teahouse teas and brewing up some quality coffee using Bills Beans grown and roasted in Orange, the menu at this new Camperdown café will soothe the soul. The spiced apple polenta porridge is like a warm hug in a bowl and the chai latte cake is served with a dollop of good ole’ country charm. So cosy on up in one of the delightfully bright yellow chairs and get to know the guys at Mo’s Pantry.

Calling all feline-fanatics, this one’s for you! The team behind Catmosphere Cat Café Chang Mai is bringing their astrotastic cats back down to Earth here in Sydney. Playing host to 20 purr-fect rescue kitties, book yourself a spot and spend an hour or two curling up with a feline friend in this space-themed room of furry cuddles.

Nestled in an arcade on Balmain’s Darling Street, this plant-filled oasis is the perfect spot to have a relaxing meal. Resembling a quirky potting shed with wheelbarrows filled with greenery, escape the daily grind in this little hideaway and sip your troubles away with some great coffee.

Right in the heart of Sydney The Grand Hotel, three storeys high with bars and traditional pub accommodation and modern touches, is a venue worth visiting. It’s got an old world feel, with a maritime theme the atmosphere takes you away.

A long time favourite amongst Eastern Sydneysiders for home-style food is Double Bay's 21 Espresso. Breakfast is served all day with everything from fresh ricotta, tomato and avocado on toast to decadent Nutella pancakes.

They’re the home of the biggest schnitzels in town and they are huge. While they’re famous mostly for their schnitzels, they’re a family run business known for their homemade style of food and the quality and, of course, huge meals that are sure to satisfy.

Brooklyn Tuckshop duo Lincoln Donaldson and Amanda Gonzalez claim they make a mighty fine toastie and we can definitely vouch for that. If gooey jaffles oozing with cheese sounds like your kinda thing, we say treat the tastebuds and go pay this little village café a visit. The coffee is stellar and so is the cake list. 

Nestled in amongst Narwee train station is a cozy little Sydney café where freshly brewed cups of coffee are pumped out in droves. Patrons rave about the single origin house blend and a lot is to be said about the quality food menu too. Enjoy a tasty handmade sandwich or burger in this bright and airy venue styled like an inner-city sanctuary or modern urban courtyard. 

Hidden amongst the suburban business park in Regents Park, you’ll find the café Black Brew Espresso. They take pride in serving Sydney some of the best food and coffee produced by bushy-bearded baristas and we advise all of you coffee addicts and foodies to pay a visit here– ASAP. 

Blueberry and ricotta pancakes, pastries oozing with salted caramel, and yes, that milkshake. A thick, heavenly dose of milky goodness topped with a Nutella-filled, sugar-coated doughnut. Erskineville’s Foodcraft Espresso and Bakery are the brains (and hands) behind all these sweet-gloriously-sweet artisanal delights.

You'll feel like you're ready to hibernate upon entering this cabin-like Zetland restaurant and bar, but not before downing some of their smoky charcoal-grilled seafood. 

Italian Street Kitchen is coming to Neutral Bay, filled with all the carbs you could ever need. With homemade pizzas, pastas and pasta sauces you’ll be transported to Rome. Make sure you some of the delicious antipasto options too of arancini, fried & baked cheese, salumi & formaggio, meatballs, and don’t skip on the wood fired oven roast pork. You can thank us later. 

The saying goes “Happy as Larry,” and we can’t think of many things that make us more happy than traditional Neapolitan pizza, especially from a Sydney food truck. We’ve had burgers, Vietnamese and now pizza has been added to the mix, thanks to three guys with a pizza dream.

The Inner West is stepping up their café game with Kaldibaah. Although the menu is simple (think poached eggs, sandwiches and a generous breakfast platter), it certainly delivers on flavour. If you’re after some morning coffee, don’t go past their in house blend roasted by the owner, Xirodimas. Word is that there’s a kids menu on the way, so the whole family can indulge... Yay! 

A beer stein in one hand and a pork knuckle in the other is almost essential at the Bavarian Bier Café in Miranda. The Miranda restaurant brings us glorious German amber brews and taster plates filled with sausage, pork, schnitzel, sauerkraut and potato that need to be conquered rather than just eaten, and the traditional ompah band makes it a real drinking hall. Grab your lederhosen and an empty stomach, and a bier too, of course!

Freshly renovated with a black, factory themed interior, featuring bright colour on mismatched chairs, there is always something you’ve never tried at the masters of Thai, Yok Yor.

After starting his own fashion label in 2006 when he was only 26, Brent Wilson has become a powerhouse in the men’s fashion industry in Australia.

Batch Brewing Company of Marrickville is staunchly traditional in the trendiest way. Hand crafting beer, batch by batch, the boys here brew with the TLC that this beer-loving nation needs. Guzzle a few jars with your mates and take a growler (1.89L) or bombers (640mL) worth home to your loved ones. Your mum has never had a schooner like a Frankenstein’s schooner.

Walking in to the Crooked Tailor, you could easily fool yourself into thinking you were in a bar in Surry Hills, and not Castle Hill’s first small bar, the latest venture from those who brought us Pocket Bar, Stitch and Button Bar. The cocktail menu is seasonal and plays on the classics with an Espresso Martini feat. raspberries.

This diner is on point (Glebe Point Road, to be exact). If you’re in the mood for some casual but fancy eating, then Glebe Point Diner is for you. With dishes like the tortellini with goats curd and king brown mushrooms or the beef cheek with eggplant, mushroom and celeriac puree, there’s no room for disappointment.

Stepping out of the waves and onto the sand at Bondi Beach not only gives you a sense of summery bliss, but also a hankering for a cocktail… Or is that just us? Either way, Bondi Bar The Crossing is the perfect spot to get your cocktail on, no matter the time of year. 

This Alexandria bakery is producing textbook perfect pastries, breads and desserts worth marvelling at. 

Tum Zaap in Randwick makes no apologies for giving us straight out authentic Thai food. All the classics are there, with stacks of curries, noodles, salads and wok fried dishes. The menu does allow you to select your own spice level, from a Sydney style mild to Tum Zaap’s Hot in their famed papaya salads. So get in there and spice up your life.

Adding to the culinary excitement on the foodie strip of Enmore Road is Bauhaus West, a friendly Sydney restaurant and bar with a local feel that’s big on heart and flavour. The ever-changing menu is a collision of East-West fusion, ranging from small bites to substantial mains and daily specials.

The friendly team at The Q on Harris will welcome you with good vibes, great food and the mouth watering aroma of their house-smoked goods.

Badmanner Thymes are servicing the coffee lovers of Parramatta with smooth coffee, homemade baked goods and very good manners.

This Dulwich Hill cafe and restaurant is turning your typical corner shop into an experience to savour. Your morning produce shop can now be punctuated with a Single Origin coffee, local pastries, or toast from Bread and Butter Project. 

Being the home of some of Sydney’s best burgers must be no easy feat, but for Danno’s Café it’s the burgers that keep customers coming back for more. Their menu features the Primo Burger: two wagyu beef patties, American cheese, crispy bacon, fried onion rings and a jalapeno croquette. It’s a burger-lover’s paradise – especially as there are weekly burger specials.

The former head chef of Bills in Darlinghurst has ventured out on his own to present us with Oratnek, a rustic eatery where everything is made in house. There’s everything from chia and quinoa pots to miso BBQ beef san choy bow, with an array of vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options available too, so everyone’s welcome! With a motto of ‘finished everyday, fresh the day after’, you can’t go wrong with a breakfast/brunch/lunch at Oratnek.

If you had a taste of their pop up café in Pymble last year, then you’ll be excited to hear that Maslow’s has returned permanently to the North Shore. With an exciting menu featuring Dessert for Breakfast: panna cotta, maple muesli and honey jelly, and Smoke on the Water: salmon, beetroot cured egg, chorizo oil and toast. With a menu like that it’s bound to be the next big place for foodies to meet and eat. 

Tea in a burger sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Not when you eat it at ONE Tea Lounge and Grill, the home of Matcha, where the antioxidant-rich green tea flows through every part of the menu (to everyone’s benefit, mind you). This CBD restaurant’s passion to deliver a creative and innovative food experience to customers has come to life with their eclectic burgers, desserts and cocktails.

Sydney restaurant, Hari’s offers gluten free and vegetarian food to the people of Sydney with a smile. The focus is on simplicity; making healthy, fresh and great tasting food full of love. From burritos and nachos to stir-fries and lasagna, there is something for every palate and taste.

If you want a great atmosphere to go with your morning coffee, then head to Bonds Corner Café in Northbridge. With specialty beans that will give your morning a kick-start, this new café is soon to be the best coffee in Sydney.

Oppah! It’s time to get it to the Greek at Medusa Greek Taverna (AKA one of Sydney's best Greek restaurants). Renowned chef Gregori Akridas prides himself on using only the finest fresh produce to create authentic Greek recipes. All dishes are deliciously served with elegance and style to calm those grumbly tummies.

This little Pagewood cafe may look quaint, but it's serving up hearty sandwiches, excellent pastries, and perhaps most importantly - amazing Mecca coffee. Now you no longer need to trek into Surry Hills for a quality caffeine fix.

Take yourself to this Mexican restaurant and bar in Crows Nest, where you'll be able to taste your way from the Pacific to the Caribbean, then settle in to one of the many lofty levels and make yourself comfortable, you’re going to be here a while.

Not just your average pub down the road, this Paddington pub-turned-restaurant is tempting locals with a bistro-style interior and brilliant food to match. 

Channel a little French minimalist chic after enjoying a cappuccino at a nearby Surry Hills cafe. A.P.C (Atelier de Production et de Création) has been a favourite at boutique fashion stores like Incu. Now its flagship is dolling up classics that you'll be able to wear effortlessly, every day, without feeling ashamed. 

Bought to you by the gang from Spice I Am, House in Surry Hills is introducing Sydneysiders to the tastes of the Isaan area of North Eastern Thailand with flavours that pack a punch.

Once again proving that hotels can now be destinations in their own right, Stockroom restaurant in Double Bay is dishing out the goods to Intercontinental guests and locals.