The lightwood tables and cleanly tiled walls of Blackbird and Co Cafe Restaurant radiate calm that you feel before you have even sat down. The atmosphere is one of welcome and comfort. People sip coffee while reading the newspaper and munch slowly on a baked good or plate of eggs. However substantial a breakfast you […]
Cafe Piccolo Erko, located across from the venerable Erskineville Hotel, is as humble a coffee shop as they come. Outfitted in a vintage, art-deco style, Café Piccolo feels cosy and welcoming as soon as you step through the door. Expertly brewed coffee awaits once you’re inside, and the café’s abundant seating and friendly vibe encourages […]
Down from King Street in serene Erskineville, Cafe Sofia is a hideaway from Newtown’s busy streets and tooting cars. Featuring a cool, retro-chic style and a delicious breakfast and lunch menu, it’s perfect for either a quick stop off or a long meal. Feel free to grab a takeaway coffee and explore the quirky Erko shops […]
By Emily Contador-Kelsall While Sydney’s lockout laws have curbed the alcohol-fuelled violence they were set out to fix, less popular impacts are also being felt across Sydney’s CBD and inner west. Oxford Street, famous for its LGBTI venues, has experienced a downturn since the implementation of the lockout laws as late night revellers turn their […]