Ellen’s serene and clean-lined interior.
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Ellen

Slick upscale cooking in a relaxed,tree-fringed cafe.

Buffalo mozzarella,peaches and prosciutto at L’Americano Espresso Bar.

L’Americano

Transport yourself to the 1950s on the Italian Riviera at this marble-topped bar in Alexandria.

Genovese Coffee House in Alexandria.

Genovese Coffee House

Since 2021,this family-owned coffee roaster has offered $2 espressos – if taken standing at the bar.

Fish burger made with hoki,cucumber pickles,mustard seed,lettuce and American cheddar.

A cafe so tranquil (and a fish burger so good),how can it be so close to chaotic WestConnex?

Menu stars at serene and clean-lined Alexandria cafe Ellen include a cracking fish burger and a brilliant emerald halloumi and pea salad.

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Lit Canteen’s juicy pho-mi sandwich with slow-cooked brisket.

This banh mi-pho hybrid is inspired by The Bear’s Chicago beef sandwich

Is this juicy,limited-edition sanger a smart union or a flawed creation? Sandwich watch hands down its verdict.

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Berry tart.

This gluten-free bakery and cafe is a totally cardboard-free zone

Nothing looks ‘gluten-free’ at Wholegreen Bakery’s Alexandria bakery and cafe,the third Sydney outlet for founder Cherie Lyden.

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Owners Tom Pye and Jordan McKenzie stumbled upon the Buckland Street site by chance.

Lunchtime lads corner the market at Good Ways Deli review

Crafting a good food experience fills the minds of Tom Pye and Jordan McKenzie,owners and founders of Good Ways Deli.

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At the Genovese Coffee House,a quick espresso or macchiato standing at the bar comes highly recommended.

Sydney's Genovese Coffee House sets the bar for fine Italian brews

At the Genovese Coffee House,a quick espresso or macchiato standing at the bar comes highly recommended.

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Kombucha,pandan and chia bircher with almond milk served at Went to See the Gypsy in Alexandria.

Went to See the Gypsy foretells future of coffee

You don't need a crystal ball to predict queues,Instagram-friendly food and full-bodied coffee at Alexandria newcomer Went to See the Gypsy.

  • Jill Dupleix
Eggplant gyro with skordalia,purple cabbage and carrot sauerkraut.

Yulli's Brews:The craft brewery that's more pub than most hotels

It's the great Aussie pub,in a craft brewery with no steak.

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