Macquarie University: Sydney

All four contributors to this blog have one place in common: Macquarie University campus. 

On campus we have a variety of coffee shops which all use the same blend of coffee but have different styles and menus. We decided that instead of writing about these cafes, that we'd show you them instead!

We take you to the Library Cafe, Brew Bar and Marxines, Globe Cafe, Piccolo Lane and Wally's Walk.  I hope you enjoy looking around Macquarie University and our cafe culture. 

Filming done by Nicolette, Thalia and Fiona, editing done by Darius. 

Lindt Chocolate Cafe: Martin place

Lindt Cafe is located at the centre of Martin Place,which have best location,the environment of cafe is great and comfortable.The history and tragic events of what happened here in December 2014 were on my mind every time during my visit, The Lindt Cafe is open once again after the terrible tragedy

The waffles with chocolate Lindt ice-cream, its tastes incredible and very filling.

It's amazing to see how they have recovered. Service here is great, staff are very helpful. Everything tastes so rich, the coffee is incredible. Everything here is very fancy, I love the hot chocolates which come as hot milk and a mini jug of melted chocolate. This is the best hot chocolate I have before,with rich flavor,but a little bit sweet.

Address: 53 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone:(02) 8257 1600

Tianxing Luo

Coffee Brothers: Mona Vale

Coffee Brothers in Mona Vale is one of the most popular coffee shops in Sydney from both local and not-so local visitors, and has received excellent reviews across the board for it's coffee and it's food and service. It's popularity has surged since it was recently voted the 10th best Cafe in Australia! 

Located in the industrial locality of Darley St , Mona Vale and opened by local Northern Beaches family almost four years ago, Coffee Brothers has an inner-city Melbourne vibe and casual cafe food that people fall in love with immediately. It also stocks a signature blend for milk-based coffee made with beans sourced from Indonesia, Colombia and micro plantations from Tanna Island in Vanuatu. For espresso drinkers, Coffee Brothers has a blend made with Brazilian, Indonesian and Vanuatu beans.

I decided to write about Coffee Brothers not only because of it's excellent reputation, but also because of it's relationship with fair trade coffee that Coffee Brothers prides itself on. Coffee Brothers have a personal relationship with the farmers that grow their beans in Vanuatu by visiting them many times during the year, and also encourage people to write messages to the farmers themselves.

Overall, Coffee Brothers is definitely a cafe you should check out (and not only because it's the 10th best in Australia!) and visit if you're ever down near the Northern Beaches.

Cafe El's: Winston Hills

Whilst some may argue that the suburb of Winston Hills is not exactly Western Sydney but rather North-Western Sydney; what people can't deny is that Cafe El's serves beautiful cafe style food and coffee.

Despite being near a busy road and just outside Winston Hills Mall, Cafe El's successfully manages to transport you away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with their beautifully presented dishes. Cafe El's serves a range of healthy (yet delicious) food for both breakfast and lunch. Their dishes are mostly European inspired with flavours from Greece, Turkey, the Mediterranean, Italy and many more. 

Some of their dishes include Turkish baked eggs, tiger prawns in napoletana sauce, Moroccan lamb. As well as this, don't forget to look out for their weekly specials. Every year they present something new and original that you just have to try out. Some of their past specials include Mushroom bruschetta, linguini prawn pasta and Dukkah chicken. 

Their interior has a minimalist and elegant feel with white subway tiles and flowers arranged every year; but if you enjoy wide open spaces - they also have outdoor seating for larger groups, or those just wanting to enjoy the warm weather. 

It was rated the Best Cafe in the Hills District, so it's definitely worth checking out. Happy eating! 

Location: 180-190 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Winston Hills, NSW 2153
Phone Number: 9624 7595

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram

Catch you later! 

Tahlia

Charlie Lovett: Hurstville

Hello everyone. Today we are going to explore the cafe in Hurstville.

Charlie Lovett Cafe is the new cafe is much needed in Hurstville. I've been here a few times and the food is good with generous portions. Especially their Ecquadorian hot chocolate is unforgettable! 

THERE IS FOOD MADE IN BULK, AND THEN THERE IS FOOD MADE WITH LOVE.

All of their meals are made to order and their wide range of fresh pastries are all baked in small batches, in store. We cover breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as cheeky treats in-between.

We also cater for parties and fucntions, if you want to have Charlie at your next party, get in touch with them at info@charlielovett.com.au

They work with the farmers, according to the harvest calendar to ensure our coffee is always in-season and showcases the best flavour and aroma that each region has to offer. Each single origin is roasted specifically to bring out its special characteristics by our expert roasters.

ADDRESS
Shop 1, 13-17 Woodville St,
Hurstville NSW 2200
TRADING HOURS
Mon-Thur 6.30am-8.30pm Fri-Sat 6.30am-9.00pm Sun6.30am-8.30pm

See you soon! 
Fiona

Maldini's Espresso: Strathfield

Hi everyone. I am fiona,  let's explore the most tasty cafe in Strathfield, which is called Maldini's Espresso.

I absolutely love the coffee from Maldinis Espresso. Being someone who loves coffee and having tried so many places, this is one of those places where you can go to everyday without feeling guilty that you're spending $4 on coffee everyday when you can probably make it at home. But the coffee here, you can't make it at home! So definitely anyone who is at Strathfield - give the coffee here a try cause you won't regret it!

Another awesome feature of the cafe is the artistic wall on the left side of the cafe. The artwork is drawn with a thick white pen (not sure who its by) but it kinda makes you feel like you're in New York for a slight moment :). I think it's very creative & I wish I could draw like that! I also love the way the drinks are written in white chalk on a black board across the top of the cafe. It's such an enticing way of presenting their specialties.

Maldini's serves up one of the best burgers in the Strathfield area. This was a huge surprise for me and I was really amazed with the high quality of the burgers served by this cafe since they're mainly famous for their coffees. I have tried their burgers numerous times over the past two years and it is really damn good!

PHONE NUMBER

(02) 9764 1840

ADDRESS

Strathfield › 

Shop 50/11, The Boulevarde, Strathfield, Sydney, NSW

OPENING:6am-6pm

Espresso Warriors: Mount Druitt

Photo from: https://www.facebook.com/espressowarriors

Mount Druitt, located deep in Western Sydney doesn't particularly have the best reputation around Sydney; but in recent years their cafe scene has been growing. As well as being one of the only locations in Sydney to still have a Starbucks Coffee franchise, Mount Druitt now also has... Espresso Warriors. 

This trendy cafe located in Westfield Mount Druitt - right near the Mount Druitt train station - serves a variety of foods and drinks such as healthy burgers, acai "warrior" bowls, cronuts (croissants and donuts) along with delicious and filling milkshakes and coffees.

Espresso Warriors is open from 9am till 5.30pm so it's perfect for a breakfast, lunch or brunch date with your friends and family; as made clear in their tagline "Eat. Drink. Be Social". This cafe has great service, trendy decor and a nice atmosphere you will want to come visit more than once. 

And get your cameras out, because all the food served here is totally instagram worthy. A particular mention should go out to their desserts such as strawberry and banana crepes, waffle stack and their "cray" nutella milkshakes. For those with a sweet tooth, this is your dessert heaven! Plus, the staff will even help you to arrange your dish for the perfect instagram photo with the right lighting and background. 

But for those who prefer something a bit lighter and healthier, don't fret! There is something for you too! With nutritious burgers and salads also available there's something for everyone in Mount Druitt's latest cafe sensation... and at affordable prices! :)

Catch you later!
Tahlia

Location: Shop 143 Level 1, Westfield Mount Druitt, NSW 2770
Phone Number: 9625 4556
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram