These beautiful espresso cups were a belated birthday gift from my dear friend Kylie (and today is HER birthday–Happy Birthday, Kylie!), who is known for (among other things), 4:30am trips to the Sydney Flower Markets, 7:30am coffee drop offs, stunning creations on her blog, All Things Lovely, and abundant Pinning. The espresso cups were handcrafted Continue reading
Flat White, S/O Brazilian – $3
I’ve been stopping by this little place nearly every day on the way to work.
Circa Cafe is tucked away in a little converted garage between two buildings on Wentworth Street in Parramatta (behind Westfield). Decked in Bohemian chic, always friendly, and nearly Melbournian – this cafe serves up pretty quality espresso and food.
French Toast with Fresh Rhubarb & Pear Compote – $5
The simple, wholesome menu is not ordinary cafe-fare; written on butchers paper at the front entrance with daily specials scrawled on the tiles.
Double ristretto, S/O Brazilian – $2.5
My strong flat white is a perfect start to the day; and the espresso is perfectly extracted giving a delightful pucker in my cheeks as I slurp.
Circa Cafe
21 Wentworth Street
Parramatta, NSW 2150
0414 477 812
If you weren’t already aware of Campos Coffee’s presence in the CBD of Parramatta, this post is for you.
Interestingly, I had only heard rumors of a hidden cafe near the train station which served up Campos at high quality.
Last Tuesday in a fit of spontaneity I headed to Parra to shop and check out said cafe.
Crossing the street from Westfield towards Macca’s, I veer left down the alley-street parallel to the trains, passing half a dozen convenience stores and average looking cafes and salons. I began to wonder if the place existed til the very end of the street – and emerged the cafe, Coco Lane Coffee Bar in all it’s decorative beauty and proudly flourishing the Campos florette logo.
A lone barista worked rhythmically behind the bar, taking batch orders of 3 or 4 before returning to pull shots and spin milk. I am not sure of the total association of Coco Lane with Campos but I was pleasantly surprised to see their identity everywhere, from the walls and t-shirts to the signature green florette take away cups.
I ordered a latte and a ham, cheese & tomato toasted sandwich at an amazing value – $7.00! That’s right. Great coffee and a breakfast sandwich or wrap for $7.00. Several deals of such price and nature grace the menu board for lunch and breakfast.
Although the sandwich is average, the coffee is excellent – only a little bettered by the one I had at Campos in Newtown two weeks before.
Pleased I found this cafe, and I will definitely be making it a staple of my trips to Parra in the future!!
You can find Coco Lane Coffee Bar at:
1 Smith Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
(02) 9635 6651
It also has a sister cafe in the lobby of the office complex on Smith street – Limeline Cafe.
