Whyte

From the moss-green exterior to the sea-foam green Wega and a wall adorned with hot air balloons,this cafe makes suburbia feel far away. But the service exemplifies a neighbourhood joint:staff offer enthusiastic suggestions from the all-day breakfast and extensive lunch menus. Standouts include crispy polenta squares and a moreish reuben sandwich. The crew from the Artful Dodger Coffee Trading Company are behind the beans,and their Penny Box blend is creamy,with big caramel flavours. There are changing single origins,a Colombian decaf and,for sunny afternoons in the courtyard,a range of boutique beers.