Paddington Grind - Sydney

I visit Paddo Grind nearly every day. Hera, who welcomes everyone by their first name, is amazing. She remembers almost everyone's orders and is very efficient. Their iced lattes are the best in the area and reasonably priced. I highly recommend trying the avocado on toast!

Though small in size, this family-owned cafe is brimming with personality. It's a wonderful place to relax and soak up the friendly vibe, as locals come in for their usual orders, the sound of chatter filling the air. Sipping on a delicious cup of tea served in a charming teapot only adds to the experience. The food was delightful, the staff were welcoming, and I even left feeling refreshed after asking to charge my phone. A truly enjoyable visit.

This restaurant in Paddington is a hidden gem. Despite its small size, the food is absolutely worth trying. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is lively. If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking out this spot.

Seems like a very humble family run cafe. The decor is simple and a bit tired looking but the friendly service gives it a cosy feeling as you watch the local regulars popping in for their morning coffee fix. Chai Latte $4) uses Chai Me Organic Chai with quite a nice flavour. Skim Latte $4) perhaps a little pricey but uses Toby's Estate Coffee with a strong flavour kick. Babyccino $0.50) comes with two marshmallows and I'm surprised how well they do this one. Comes in a paper cup and has about half froth and is quite a reasonable price. Blueberry Bagel and cream cheese $5.50) is good although not sure why it's served with vegemite on the side. Bacon and Egg Roll with caramelised onion and barbeque sauce $8.50) is pretty tasty and a decent size to fill you up for a breakfast on the run. There's a few muffins and pastries at the counter and a fridge in the middle of the cafe with plenty of sausage rolls stacked up on the bottom shelf. Must be a popular choice for some reason. If you have toddlers just keep in mind the cushions on the wall bench aren't fixed so can easily slide off which can be a little dangerous for them. I think these guys are so old school they're not on social media — just pure and simple hospitality.

The food was fine and the coffee was fine. It's not a fancy place, but the owners are salt of the earth, and seem like the nicest people who could own a cafe. And on a sunny, not-too-hot Sunday, it's blissful to sit at the edge of their cafe, almost on the sidewalk, and enjoy Paddington walking by.