5/5 Sarah charles (. 3 years ago on Google
We
love
when
we
find
surprising
new
places.
Not
that
this
cafe
is
that
new,
it’s
been
open
a
year,
but
we
had
heard
nothing
about
it
until
finding
it
on
a
stroll.
Located
in
a
quiet
corner
of
Darlington,
near
one
of
favourite
restaurants,
Kindred
and
close
to
Abercrombie
and
Cleveland
St.
Terracotta
Roasters
is
a
moderately
sized
space
to
fit
appropriately
30
diners.
White
and
wood
tones,
with
stylish
art,
the
cafe
is
cool
and
comfortable.
The
cafe
roasts
their
own
beans
and
this
coffee
venture
is
headed
by
former
Australian
Barista
Championship
judge
Cedric
Kim.
He
is
honestly
one
of
the
nicest
staff
we’ve
met,
and
his
team
carries
this
wonderful
attitude
through
the
store.
Their
outstanding
customer
service
makes
the
visit
a
standout.
Coffee
wise,
you
name
it,
they’ve
got
it.
Whether
it
is
all-you-can-drink
batch
or
cold
brew,
milk
based
or
espresso.
The
coffee
was
flavourful,
creamy
and
so
enjoyable
that
we
did
have
more
than
one
each.
My
espresso
was
an
Ethiopian
single
O,
roasted
only
the
day
prior
and
produced
a
lovely
long
lasting
taste.
They
are
using
beans
from
all
around
the
world
to
keep
it
interesting!
They’ve
got
matcha,
chai,
affogatto’s,
gelato
milkshakes,
teas,
fresh
juices
and
frappes
too.
Whilst
it’s
all
about
the
coffee,
they
most
certainly
have
also
put
together
an
amazing
food
menu
too.
We
were
equally
impressed
by
the
food!
The
humble
bacon
and
egg
roll
looks
like
a
work
of
art,
just
waiting
for
that
yolk
to
be
pierced.
It
came
with
a
yuzu
sesame
coleslaw
and
served
on
a
soft
milk
bun.
And,
for
only
$12
as
a
combo
with
the
coffee,
that’s
extraordinary
value.
Other
offerings
include
their
‘Ivy
Bruschetta’
(soy
and
lindseed
toast
with
multi-coloured
cherry
tomatoes,
boconccini
cheese,
basil,
honey
and
a
hint
of
garlic)
which
you
can
get
with
a
coffee
for
only
$15.
Or
shall
it
be
the
Roaster's
Eggs
(free-range
poached
eggs
and
chorizo
in
a
house-made
tomato
sauce
with
sourdough),
a
smoked
pulled
pork
burger,
it
their
morning
burger
ugh
ago
and
a
hash
brown?
For
vegetarians,
the
mushroom
dish
is
a
winner.
Slices
of
polenta
topped
with
a
mix
of
mushrooms;
enoki,
Swiss
brown,
button,
king
trumpet
and
topped
with
and
a
free-range
poached
egg
and
drizzled
with
truffle
oil.
In
addition
on
their
all
day
menu
they’ve
also
got
a
roast
pumpkin
salad,
garlic
prawn
pasta,
chicken
risotto
and
omelettes
or
it
can
be
as
simple
and
tasty
as
eggs
on
toast.
Whilst
the
cafe
isn’t
be
haunted
by
all
the
instagrammers
out
there,
this
is
part
of
the
charm.
It’s
busy,
but
not
crazy,
frequented
by
those
in
the
know.
It
is
certainly
a
quality
roaster
and
cafe
and
undoubtedly
we’ll
be
back!
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