kraavitz

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

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.

Sep 10, 2008

7.5 Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  6     

Food rating is ONLY based on coffee and at that, a double espresso. Pretty darned good and, perhaps, on par, or slightly under the magnificent standard of Grind a couple of minutes away.

Their double espresso is perfect and proper, not a half standard size coffee cup, but a true shot in an espresso glass. The beans are a smooth flavour with no bitterness at the end, however, (sadly) not as potent as that at Grind. Great thick, dark crema too. Worth a visit.

Wasn't there for a long stay, so cannot rate the ambience, but clearly not as good as that of Bar Coluzzi in Darlo. Service was quick, attentive and polite on my visit.
Value is average as it is standard coffee prices to everywhere else.

Sep 10, 2008

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

I love this place. The coffee is the only reason I visit. The single and double espressos are among the best in Sydney and certainly in my top three places for regularly consistent, great tasting coffee.

I like the funky atmosphere and it is the perfect turn-around / half way point after a long cycle. Reminds me a lot of Europe with their small coffee shops / stands where you drop in, drop down an espresso or two and then are on your way in five minutes.

May 24, 2008

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  8     

I love this place. Have been going there for just over a year now (on and off). Enzo and the family are just wonderful. The food is pricey, however, I am always happy to pay for food that is consistently good and delicious. The coffees are fantastic. Haven't had dinner there yet, however, many breakfasts and lunches.

The beet and pear salad is delectable as are their pasta dishes and sandwiches. I have always experienced friendly service from day one.

Mar 22, 2007

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

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.

Sep 10, 2008

7.5 Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  6      Service  8      Value  6     

Food rating is ONLY based on coffee and at that, a double espresso. Pretty darned good and, perhaps, on par, or slightly under the magnificent standard of Grind a couple of minutes away.

Their double espresso is perfect and proper, not a half standard size coffee cup, but a true shot in an espresso glass. The beans are a smooth flavour with no bitterness at the end, however, (sadly) not as potent as that at Grind. Great thick, dark crema too. Worth a visit.

Wasn't there for a long stay, so cannot rate the ambience, but clearly not as good as that of Bar Coluzzi in Darlo. Service was quick, attentive and polite on my visit.
Value is average as it is standard coffee prices to everywhere else.

Sep 10, 2008

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

I love this place. The coffee is the only reason I visit. The single and double espressos are among the best in Sydney and certainly in my top three places for regularly consistent, great tasting coffee.

I like the funky atmosphere and it is the perfect turn-around / half way point after a long cycle. Reminds me a lot of Europe with their small coffee shops / stands where you drop in, drop down an espresso or two and then are on your way in five minutes.

May 24, 2008

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  8     

I love this place. Have been going there for just over a year now (on and off). Enzo and the family are just wonderful. The food is pricey, however, I am always happy to pay for food that is consistently good and delicious. The coffees are fantastic. Haven't had dinner there yet, however, many breakfasts and lunches.

The beet and pear salad is delectable as are their pasta dishes and sandwiches. I have always experienced friendly service from day one.

Mar 22, 2007