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What was once a sly grog shop of underworld figure Kate Leigh (hence the name), Sly is a Surry Hills café which prides themselves on excellent coffee and comforting toasted sandwiches and jaffles. If toasted sandwiches aren’t your thing (are you crazy?!), Sly also serves up decadent crumpets with honeycomb butter and date syrup, muesli and truffled scrambled eggs.

By now, everyone has heard of Kombucha – that weird sounding cultured drink that boasts millions of health benefits. Well, health trend fanatics can relax because we now have our very own, best-of-the-best kombucha bar in Sydney!

Nestled in the heart of Surry Hills, Peak Health Services are your premier practitioners for all things health. Their qualified professionals offer comprehensive treatments tailored to your personal health needs. Whether you need physiotherapy, a remedial massage or a running assessment, Peak Health Services is the place to go to get your health back on track. 

Mum Sabai, literally ‘relaxing corner’ certainly lives up to its name. Specialising in traditional Thai massages, this haven on the North Shore is the best of its kind. If Thai massages aren’t your thing, then relish in their unique facials or a relaxing foot scrub to heal your body and relax your mind after a long working week. 

This beautiful day spa in Sydney will transport you to another world in the midst of busy city life. Alysium Spa prides itself on authentic natural healing methods to pamper your body and your mind.

Cake lovers unite! We’ve found the perfect place if you’re in need of a speciality cake for any occasion, or even an afternoon pick-me-up.

Get your threads for any season at Supply in Darlinghurst. This select clothing retail stocks both local and imported brands from around the world. Here you can find products from the likes of Adidas, Nike and Patagonia to keep you on top of your fashion game. If you want the convenience and prefer to make purchases in your pyjamas, then shop on their online store.

Rosebery is home to Sanpo Japanese Restaurant, which offers beautiful Japanese cuisine of high quality at a reasonable price. They serve deliciously fresh sushi and sashimi, along with warming bowls of udon and ramen to fill you up for brunch, lunch or dinner.

This new rooftop bar in Sydney's CBD is set to become a major destination for more than its lush space.

The Body Spot not only lets you lie down and listen to the crashing of waves, you can also get one of the best massages in Sydney. This makes it just about the most relaxing place on earth. Located at Bondi Icebergs overlooking the world famous pool and beach, it is the perfect location to unwind for the day with a massage, body scrub or even a deep sea mud wrap.  

Whether you’re an early riser or endure the morning madness, wake up to a warm cup of freshly brewed coffee from the friendly baristas at Sydney café, Communion Coffee in Redfern.

This Pilates studio is firming up the good people of Balmain one position at a time. These 50-minute classes are high intensity work-outs designed to improve you both mentally and physically. With showers, changerooms, chilled water and complimentary sweat towels (you’re probably going to need them), KX Pilates in Balmain created the perfect atmosphere to get fit and toned.

A good bagel in Sydney can be hard to find. Fortunately, Brooklyn Boy Bagels has come to the carby rescue with their authentic NYC style bagels. The bagels at Brooklyn Boy Bagels are all hand rolled and kettle boiled so that you get the true chewiness and depth of flavour that bagels are meant to have. They closed up shop in Matraville in 2016 and have been hitting the market scene ever since, but their new store in Marrickville is set to open this year.

The second pizza restaurant of pizza master, Lucio de Falco, Lucio Pizzeria is serving up traditional Napoli style pizza to the good folk of Zetland. With a mozzerella bar, wine bar and their solid line-up of pizzas, prepare to enter some kind of bliss-like state after a lunch or dinner at this Sydney restaurant.

The motto of this hair salon is “The world maybe a mess, but my hair is beautiful”, and that is something we can totally get on board with. Nothing beats a good day at the salon that leave you walking out feeling like a whole new person, with a whole new ‘do. The team have over 100 years in combined experience with hair, which means you can trust them to keep you looking fresh and fierce, always. Canvas is a certified American Crew Alpha Salon, specializing in men's styling and Crew products, but not to worry ladies they’ll look after you just as well!

Ever feel like you are downward dogging on the wrong side of the classroom during yoga? If so, you should think about taking your zen to the next level and giving The Yoga Institute in Cammeray a visit. This Sydney yoga studio is committed to training students in a highly engaging learning environment through online and face-to-face tuition. With their team of lecturing staff and mentors who are passionate about yoga, The Yoga Institute will inform, inspire and nurture your soul.

Wild Sage is a popular restaurant in Cammeray serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry locals. With modern Australian classics like smashed avo on toast (we really can't get enough of these) and a delicious dinner menu, it's easy to see why this is one of the more popular eateries in Cammeray.

Who doesn’t love a hidden basement bar that turns out to be a thumping good time? That’s right, no one. This CBD bar has seen hangry workers arrive in droves for a piping hot pizza or a couple of share plates to kick off the evening.

Some of the best Greek food in Sydney can be found in this eatery nestled away in Five Dock. Think souvlaki chargrilled to perfection, fresh pita bread and damn delicious lamb to boot. The freshest ingredients are all that’s used at Gyros Fix, not to mention they’ve won our hearts with the Nutella pita bread and traditional rice pudding dessert!

This Surry Hills café, restaurant and gallery project is making waves on the scene is giving 100% of its profits to not-for-profit organisations.

If you haven’t been to Bonditony’s, get out from that rock you’ve been under and drive yourself down to Bondi Beach. The family-owned burger joint has adopted a rock and roll theme, paying homage to the owner’s former life in the music biz. Expect to hear plenty of the 70s, 80s and 90s hits as you down a bevvy alongside your meal, and don’t be afraid to let loose as you embrace the good tunes and even better vibes. 

INC. Café is adding to the edgy buzz of Cronulla’s food scene. A graffiti covered wall greets you on your way in as you take in the gothic-punk vibes created by the brick walls, zebra printed chairs and bejewelled chandeliers.

Don’t be startled by the name, Grumpy Donuts are not the scowl-inducing kind (how could they be, it’s a donut!). From an original, vanilla glazed doughy ball to the more adventurous buttered toast flavour (a brown butter frosting with a sweet crumb of toasted brioche), Grumpy Donuts can cater to whatever mood you’re in. Order online for a treat that’s sure to tickle your tastebuds and put a smile on your dial. 

Cheap and delicious is really what ramen is all about and Hakata Maru has you covered on both fronts. Their tonkotsu is their specialty and they have plenty of toppings to customise your delicious bowl of comfort.

The dumpling mega-chain is popping up all over Sydney, with a massive restaurant in Chatswood. Din Tai Fung is known for their super fresh dumplings and speedy service, making it a great place to go in your lunch break or for a quick pit stop between shopping marathons.

Elbow Room Espresso brings the hipster coffee scene to the suburbs, serving up cold drip, aero press, and chemex along with the standard mochas and lattes. The friendly staff are committed to great coffee and good food, offering a range of inventive breakfast and lunch dishes as well as a range of pressed juices and alternative tea blends.

The fantastic Mexican produced by the team at El Loco just couldn’t be contained to Surry Hills, and so El Loco at Slip Inn was born, taking over a massive outdoor space with multiple bars, plenty of tables and great music. It’s the perfect place to go with a group for tacos and margaritas, and they always have different specials on to keep your wallet as happy as you!

Pla Rojratanavichai has some serious kitchen credentials, spending time at Ms. G’s, Mr. Wong and Spice I Am before opening up his own Thai venture in Chatswood. The snug space is constantly busy with people getting their fix of stir fried pork belly, chargrilled baby octopus and heavenly sweet and sour pork ribs that have earnt themselves a cult following. Add some 90’s hip-hop playing in the background and you’ve got a fun restaurant serving standout Thai food.

Online butchers, the Meat Society, source their meat from the same suppliers as Sydney's top restaurants and deliver the fresh, quality cuts right to your doorstep, helping lazy people be healthy is just what they do. Join the society and view the ever-changing variety of cuts available online for supermarket prices and hatted-restaurant quality. Score.

This American style restaurant in Sydney serves lobster rolls so legit that you might think you’re on a boat in Maine. Located in Potts Point, the focus at Waterman’s Lobster Co is on fresh produce used simply to create delicious food. There are a range of American inspired cocktails and beers, as well as local beers and wine to wash down all the seafood deliciousness.

Conveniently located on the south side of Town Hall Station in the CBD, Two Black Sheep pride themselves on good coffee and friendly service. If you can get down to this Sydney café personally, they do catering and online orders, so you can get your coffee and food fix without even leaving your desk. However, if you do visit, you’ll be sweetly rewarded with a little cookie when you order a coffee (yay!).

Located in the heart of the CBD, Bambini Trust Restaurant & Café is the perfect spot to enjoy an indulgent breakfast or lunch. The space itself gloriously decadent with dark and moody interiors, however for those wanting a bit more sunlight, there is also outdoor seating available.

Luke Mangan’s glass brasserie sits proudly within the Hilton Hotel in the CBD. The expansive dining room is perfect for an indulgent long lunch or a special dinner, and the bar is a great spot to enjoy a few of their 440 strong wine list (although we don’t suggest trying to get through all of them in one sitting).

Charlie & Franks is a Sydney CBD café that is serving up top notch brekkies and coffees to city workers. If you’re after a good coffee (which can be hard to find in the city), you’ve come to the right place. Using Pablo & Rusty’s house blend, you can be assured that your cuppa Joe is going to perk you up properly (and deliciously).

Unlike its name suggests, Smalltown is biggest café in the beach side suburb of Avalon, this coffee hub is a favourite among locals for their always-on-point Single Origins coffee, trendy interiors and friendly vibes. The biggest selling point is their creative seasonal inspired menu, which offers all the Sydney favourites (yes, a delicious version of avocado on toast is on there) and some exciting others too. If you’re there for breakfast, the house muesli with sous vide rosewater pears, honey ­yoghurt, toasted macadamias, coconut shreds and fruit goes down a treat.

Once known mainly for its iconic beach and vacation vibes, Manly now boasts some of the best cafes in the North Shore of Sydney, and Moustache Café is definitely one of them. Convenient beach proximity and quirky interiors aside, this buzzing casual eatery boasts an incredibly dynamic menu.

Situated at St Peter's in the suburb of Lane Cove North, this modern café is child-friendly, yet makes the kind of food that satisfies every age group. For an ideal start to your day, place yourself in the outdoor alfresco area and soak up the gorgeous lighting and atmosphere while sipping a warm latte brewed by none other than Toby’s Estate.

When we're craving a fat feed, The Stuffed Beaver is one of our go-to bars in Bondi for a tail-thumping good time. It's all about beers, burgers and bloody good poutine. 

Johnny Lobster is the coolest seafood joint on the North Shore. Whether you are into crab, fish, lobster or even fried chicken, they’ve got you covered. As well as being home to some of the crunchiest, glass-like chips in Sydney, there is a fantastic hip-hop playlist and a decent drinks list which features a large and impressive range of gin. We're sold!

Rell’s Kitchen is a family friendly local café in Randwick, focused on making delicious food made with lots of love and the best produce they can get their hands on. There is a whole kids corner filled with toys and games to get them out of your hair while you dig into something more grown up than runny eggs and soldiers, like a chorizo and haloumi burger, then reward them with one of the prettiest babycinos you've ever seen. 

Get away from Pitt Street Mall crowds by ducking into this beautiful Sydney boutique. Perfectly fitting into the artisanal, Victorian-style Strand Arcade, everything on the Megan Park rack is designed and tailored in-house. Home to some of Sydney’s best unique fashion, why not find some peace and quiet in this gorgeous boutique? 

This Castle Hill café takes comfort food to a whole new level. Serving up food that combines the best of South American and Middle Eastern cuisine, it’s the hotspot that will nourish your soul and your tastebuds. If that’s not enough, the coffee is one of the best in Sydney's norwest.

If you want a taste of genuine Mexican food, with the heart, soul and spice that comes with it, then Azteca’s Mexican in Randwick is the restaurant for you. It’s the only place where you’ll find delicious, traditional food served alongside great, cultural Mexican music.

This Australian based cold pressed juice and cleanse company is all about making raw, fresh, unpasteurised juice accessible to everyone. With simplicity as their guideline, Lucky You Cleanse uses the best raw fruit and vegetables juiced using the best equipment available.

An Enmore favourite since 2004, The Sultan’s Table makes traditional Turkish food that has been around for hundreds of years. The team is dedicated to serving food of the highest quality with the best customer service to see you leave with a smile.

Perfect for any visiting Brits or recently returned backpackers, The Traditional Chip Shop is serving Sydneysiders authentic Irish and British fish and chips with all the trimmings you would expect to see at the local chipper over in the mother country.

Hannibal is a family owned business that has been passed down through the generations since their first opening in 1972. Each generation inherits the secret family recipes, providing a truly authentic Middle Eastern dining experience.

No longer shall we have to travel to Newtown to get a taste of one of Sydney's best burgers, for Mary's is officially a resident of our CBD. It's a little bit of a different set up, but it's every bit as life-changing.

Crown Street Fish Shop is a classic chippie with a Surry Hills twist. There is a well stocked bar in the clean and casual seating area, where you can get a crisp, cold bottle of white to wash down your seafood. The fish is super fresh and can be grilled or fried in their light and crunchy batter.

Just around the corner from its popular parent in Marrackville, Pho PHD Vietnamese restaurant specialises in traditional pho beef noodle soup. In its new modern setting, they also serve other fresh and flavourful Vietnamese dishes such as prawn rice paper rolls and crispy skinned chicken with tomato rice.

Inside a vintage warehouse on Botany Road, Alexandria is D C Eno Hair Studio. This retro barbershop has a funky garage feel, and sits among vintage knick knacks and antiques, so you can have a browse after you get your mane tamed. You can find yourself having really down to earth conversations with the friendly and professional staff dedicated to giving you the luscious locks you deserve.

Transform your house into a home with a mixture of fun and original retro furniture, vintage collectables and modern home décor from Collectika in Enmore.

Skimpy speedos are not an uncommon sight at Bondi, but if you’re looking for something more pleasing to the eye, Speedo’s Café is here to the rescue. Whether you have niggly dietary requirements, live the clean eats lifestyle or are looking for a full-blown foodie feast, this local institution has got all bases covered.

Boasting a mighty impressive view of Sydney’s Circular Quay area, the MCA Cafe’s simple approach to Australian cafe fare hits the mark for a post-gallery nibble.

Simon Johnson has long been the namesake of delicious, gourmet food products, homewares and gifts. Simon Johnson is celebrating 25 years of selling exceptional ingredients, with their newest store within Northbridge Plaza just opened. Boasting a complete redesign, an extensive cheese counter, a collection fresh produce seasonally driven and locally sourced foods as well, means that this newest locations makes for one of the best quality shopping experiences in Sydney.

Beloved interior design aficionados Kartell from Space Furniture have recently opened their very first flagship store in Chatswood Chase. Created in 1949, Kartell's Italian designers have been a leading manufacturer of furniture classics around the world, with an emphasis on plastic materials. With memorable and unique items that have graced the pages of many an interior magazine, it’s a welcome addition to growing interiors precinct of the shopping complex. 

The Balmain Hotel is celebrating their second birthday with a rebooted menu thanks to new head chef, Mark Ferraro. A neighbourhood favourite, much loved for its quirky tiki-inspired interiors and now for its delicious new food options, it's the perfect pub in Sydney to enjoy a bevvy and a meal.

An elegant dining space within a grand Rococo style building, Embers Mezze Bar is located in the heart of Darlinghurst and serves up tasty and contemporary Lebanese cuisine, together with an exotic middle-eastern influence. Bringing to life a truly unique and traditional shared dining experience, Embers is inspired by the authentic flavour combinations of middle-eastern culture and emphasises the rich textures of mezze.  

Aboutlife in Double Bay is a haven for all things organic and nourishing in Sydney. Inside this health mecca, you'll find a supermarket full of everything you'll need to get your pantry and diet looking clean as a whistle, as well as a full sized cafe, herbal dispensary, and catering service.

This Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney’s Surry Hills is doing some great things with this popular cuisine. From a range of rice paper rolls to bowls of comforting pho, this is the kind of food Mum would make (if your mother were Vietnamese). Not to be missed are the banh mi, which are only available for breakfast and lunch and will certainly get you through the day. With Vietnamese conical hats lining the ceiling, and a cute and cosy interior, this is one Sydney Vietnamese restaurant you’ll want to add to your hit list.