I have been going here since 2002. Great coffee and snacks, excellent and friendly staff who know the names and coffee preferences of regulars as you walk in. Love the ambience and the grunge of the place that has developed over the 50+ years it has been around. A wonderful location to blow an hour or two reading the papers and sit there people spotting.
The one and only Coluzzi, the institution of the Kings Cross/Darlo caffe scene. Regardless of barista or the time of the day Coluzzi perform and create the ultimate coffee experience. This place can only be described as original and unique and the reputation they poses is certainly of the highest standard. Some things don't change and the coffee at Coluzzis is still great and vibrant.
I haven't been to the original Darlo hq in quite a while, but, assuming it's a sister establishment, I feel it only just to warn patrons off the highly-visible international terminal outlet, at Sydney airport. While the coffee was quite good, the attitude to service was as bad as it gets: rude; arrogant; dismissive; careless; cynical; unapologetic. Having tried to capitalise on my bleary-eyed early morning start, by significantly overcharging, the manager couldn't so much as stutter sorry and didn't even trouble himself to refund the correct amount; ie. I was still shortchanged. The pancakes were dry. It's at the airport, so, my advice: take off! Sometimes even Maccas looks good.
Very popular cafe owned by a Greek family. The staff of 4 young blokes are very friendly and humourous, create a great atmosphere and coffee experience.
More hype than anything else. The coffee was really nothing special at all. The only thing I appreciated was that the shop has been here for about 40 years and that deserves a bit of respect otherwise way overrated.
Love the food, coffee, service and the staff. Warm atmosphere and the outdoor wooden seatings are gorgeous and great way to spend an afternoon reading the paper and watching Victoria St go by.
Bought a take-away coffee from here the other week and it was the worst coffee I've had in a long time (probably since my last road trip). Such a shame because this place is an institution and the vibe is great.