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[Sydney, Australia] Surry Hills is THE place to find some of Sydney’s best cafes, also a melting pot of restaurants, galleries and vibrant cultures. When in Sydney, you got to try at least two or three cafes, or more. For my case, it was at least one every single day.
We are talking about coffee-crazed Australia, home to several third-wave cafes which consider coffee as artisanal, where mega-giant Starbucks couldn’t even survive. So at Surry Hills, you know you are in for a specialty coffee treat. If you do not take coffee…Warning, you may be converted.
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One of my favourite cafes at Surry Hills is Bangbang Espresso Bar and Café. I dragged a group of friends over early in the morning to search for it first simply because it sounded like my nickname ‘Banban’.
Of those who are curious and may have made an accurate guess, the name was inspired from Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill song, “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Nancy Sinatra.
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There is a strong music influence behind this café which was opened in 2009, as the owner Alan Thomson is a former professional DJ of over 20 years of experience. Thus the mural of a headphone on the café’s wall and the use of silver drum stools as chairs.
The café is laid-back with a relaxing easy-going vibe, fitting right in place with Surry Hills’ old bohemian charm that speaks of much character every corner. We obviously took the opportunity to sit outside to enjoy the 15 degree cool weather and savour the moment.
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Brunch was unforgettable, and nobody in our table had anything close to bad.
As Alan is British, there are some of his favourite childhood dishes like Fish Finger Sarnie (AUD$14.50, SGD$16.90), which is breaded flathead fillets on sourdough with house made tartar sauce, and Classic Cheeseburger (AUD$15.90, SGD$18.55) made with wagyu minced meat.
Or get an English Breakfast (AUD$19.50. SGD$22.75), a filling awesome plate of bacon, sausage, fried eggs and sourdough toast.
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The show-stopper was the Bangbang Breakfast Stack (AUD$16.90, SGD$19.70). Listen out, this has crispy potato rosti topped with wilted spinach, free range poached eggs, crispy pancetta and topped with hollandaise sauce. (It already sounds good printed on the menu.)
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As I slit the egg open, its yolk oozed out in a hue of orangey-yellow sunflower, covering crisp potato with meltingly-soft inside. The taste was spectacular, and may jolly well put the eggs ben I just had back home to shame.
The coffee, plus its latte art is almost faultless. Bangbang’s hot chocolate with mint (AUD$3.90, SGD$4.55) made me feel that Christmas came early in June.
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Bangbang uses a local coffee roaster by the name of “The Golden Cobra” based in Alexandria as they feel it is important to use and support locally sourced produce.
The milk comes from Riverina Dairy farm in New South Wales which has won many awards for its milk.
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Fruits and vegetables are also sourced within New South Wales ensuring that the produce has travelled as short a distance as possible to reach their tables.
Some of the ingredients used are also free ranged, sourced from local farms, such as eggs and pork sausage. Thus their food always tastes fresh and wholesome.
Alan thinks Australia has a strong cafe culture because they have such great local produce no matter where they are in Australia. The weather in Sydney certainly helps for that outdoor cafe experience – to meet up with friends over coffee and breakfast.
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Bangbang Espresso Bar and Café
113 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills, NSW Australia 2010
Tel: +61 2 9281 0018
Opening Hours: Mon-Friday (Breakfast & Lunch) 8am-4pm; Sat (All day breakfast) 8am-3pm; Sun (All day breakfast) 9am-2pm
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Need more satisfying food and a morning brew from Surry Hills? Here are 10 more cafes you can check out.
Single Origin Roasters
Said to serve the best coffee on Surry Hills, thus the long queues for takeaways, especially during morning rush hours
60 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills (Read: Single Origin Roasters)
Bills
Owned by celebrity chef Bill Granger, famous of breakfast items such as ricotta hotcakes
359 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Bourke Street Bakery
Serves some of the best pain au chcolat and sweet cakes. Queue is expectedly long though during the weekends.
633 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
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Reuben Hills
Café, coffee roaster and retailer with rustic cool ambience. Menu includes culinary inspirations from Honduras and El Salvador. Try the Baked Eggs.
61 Albion Street, Surry Hills
Brooklyn Hide
Bringing a little touch of New York to Australia, with daily fresh authentic bagels.
226 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills
Café Mint
Cool menu bursting with North African and Middle Eastern flavours.
579 Crown Street, Surry Hills
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The Sandwich Shop
Lovely minimalist sandwich shop, with items packed with freshness and wholesomeness, such as the Original New York Reuben.
44 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
Devon
Cafe with resting quality dining. Eggs sous-vide and citrus-cured salmon anyone?
76 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
Gnome Café
Other than coffee, this serves lunch menu and wine. Opens till late 9:30pm from Tuesday to Friday.
536 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Toast Café
Dedication to using quality and organic ingredients, includes organic free-range eggs; organic bread, pulses & mueslis.
45 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
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Directions: Surry Hills is located at the southern end of Sydney’s CDB, 5 minutes away from Central Station, 10 min walk from Chinatown.
Regular buses: 339, 352, 355, 374, 376, 391
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