Coco Cubano

With the weather cooling right down in Sydney, one of the best ways to warm up is having a relaxing chitchat over a cup of hot chocolate… or maybe more than just one cup :P 

Still feeling the need for something sweet after dinner, J & L ended up at Coco Cubano. Located on the corner, the Cuban café boasted a big cursive script sign, customers all scattered in their outdoor section and huge menu boards behind the counter. Our eyes went straight to the list of premium hot chocolate which attracted us immediately. With so many new and exotic flavours on offer,  we seriously were torn and in the end we couldn’t resist but try a few …

Mojo – Irish Cream Hot Chocolate ($4.75 for small)

If hot chocolate could get more indulgent, then it would be the Mojo. A Hint of Irish Cream (Think Bailey’s!) mixed with smooth creamy chocolate resulted in an extremely creamy but not too overpowering drink. It was sweet and made a delightful after dinner drink. This was our favourite ! 

Valentino – Rose Hot Chocolate (4.75)

This was a delicious concoction of chocolate and rose. The smooth velvety chocolate was a pleasure  to drink and reminded us of the rose and lychee combination – just like the cupcakes from Sparkle Cupcakery! 

Berry – Strawberry Hot Chocolate ($4.75) 

This was a nice drink, although being the least exotic out of the three. It tasted like a smooth liquid version of chocolate dipped strawberries!

Coco Cubano also had an eclectic décor, with mismatched photos and frames all around the wall, mismatched chairs and sofas and even book-like cardboard boxes to signify our order. The perfect place to catch up and and escape the chilly wind for awhile :)




Nibble on Nibbles! xx

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Coco Cubano

191 Oxford St 

Darlinghurst

NSW 2010


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H2O Cafe Pyrmont

After a late night out, the best feeling the next morning is waking up to a sunny day, complete with blue skies, a slight breeze and a big delicious brunch =) 

 View from H2O Cafe Pyrmont

The group of us five walk over to H20 Cafe Pyrmont which was already quite crowded. Seated by the kitchen at a breakfast table big enough for eight people, it felt very spacious and made us feel very homey.  

Breakfast is served all day on weekends, so we all had some difficulty in deciding to go for the breakfast or the lunch option. In the end it was half half. 

L wanted something bit heavier and opted for the Beef burger which was served on turkish pide topped with melted tasty cheese, grainy mustard, rocket and caramelized onions. The burger was juicy and quite tasty, and the accompanying chunky fries were golden and crispy. It was the perfect meaty fix she was hoping for!

Beef burger ($18.50)

Y went with the Big Breakfast with eggs, toast, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, bacon and house made beans. It was quite filling and the home made beans definitely had a different touch- they were chunkier and less soggy compared to the canned baked beans :) though the bacon seemed a bit too salty for Y’s liking

 

Big Breakfast ($18.50)

K ‘s waffles were served with grilled banana, toasted hazelnut cream and maple syrup. The waffles were crispy but moist and soft on the inside and turned out to be quite filling.

Waffles ($13.50)

F decided on penne pesto with fetta, sun dried tomato and extra chicken. The pesto was zesty and the grilled chicken was very juicy and tender :)

Penne pesto ($18) add chicken ($5)

J opted for the Lemon chicken couscous served with salad and Mediterranean char grilled vegetables. This was much of a disappointment really. We were expecting a generous bed of couscous with warm cooked marinated chicken, but instead, after a long long wait [it came when everybody else was practically done with their meals :( ], we were served a dish of a cold chicken slices with tiny pieces of couscous that you could barely even see. The whole dish was basically filled with leaves with little chucks of grilled zucchini and eggplant. The chicken was cold and bland. We felt like we should have gotten more than this for the price we paid :(

Lemon chicken couscous ($19.50)

J and F also decided to order an Ice Mocha after seeing the table next to us order one. A mountain of whipped cream topped with chocolate sauce always seem to tempt us very well :P

Ice Mocha ($5.50)

Situated near apartments, a playground and overlooking blue water, this waterfront cafe and restaurant is a pretty idyllic place to have a relaxing brunch on the weekend :)



 Nibble on Nibbles! xx


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H2O Cafe Pyrmont

Shop 1, 1 Harris Street 

Pyrmont NSW 2009

Bourke Street Bakery

The fresh aroma of bread and other baked goods,, colourful pastries displayed at the window,, customers sitting outside on assorted tables and benches,, the word “boulangerie” in cursive script hanging above the door... That’s all it took for J&L to enter Bourke St Bakery. 

 Bourke Street Bakery

With its confined space, we were pretty much cramped with the other customers and had to make quick decisions about our choices. In the end, we chose one savoury and one sweet for a balanced snack. 

The Pear and Almond Tart was J’s choice. The cute little tart had a firm and crispy crust with a soft, sort of crumbly textured almond filling. The sweet delight is then garnished with a lovely slice of caramelized pear :)

Pear and Almond Tart ($4)

L decided to try the Spinach Corn and Feta Quiche which was a light quiche with a good balance of spinach corn and feta. The feta was creamy but not too overpowering. The spinach and corn gave a good substance to the quiche filling.

Spinach Corn and Feta Quiche ($4.50)

J also noticed the bakery’s mini fridge stocked with various drinks – in particular Bourke St Bakery’s own Belgian Chocolate Milk .This milk was absolutely delicious. Cool and milky smooth, it reminded us of the distinct malty flavour of lindt chocolates! It was a really nice refreshment and the fact that it was packed in bottles meant that we could easily bring it back home!

Belgian Chocolate Milk ($3.50)

Bourke St Bakery also has a cute row of benches and tables stacked on the side of the shop- a very friendly environment that is perfect for a catch up with old friends over coffee (or one of the ice drinks :P) … and perhaps a pastry or two hehe :)

Nibble on Nibblies! xx 

ps: have a happy easter everyone <3 ! enjoy the long weekend, take care, be safe, eat lots :)

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Bourke Street Bakery

633 Bourke Street

Surry Hills 2010

Brunch at bills

Some things are best planned on the spur of the moment.  Although it wasn’t quite the spur of the moment, planning a brunch just a few hours before was pretty last minute for J&L. The idea was brought up and plans were made. In a matter of minutes it was all settled - We would be going to bills at Surry Hills with Y and K - simple as that =)

Arriving on the end of Crown Street, we took a leisurely stroll whilst preparing our stomachs for the first meal of the day.  Walking into the restaurant, the place wasn’t too full and we were immediately given a comfortable booth at the back. 

bills - Surry Hills

Feeling absolutely ravenous, we ordered once the menu hit the table, starting with drinks.

 L opted for the Sunrise Drink of orange juice, banana, yoghurt and berries after eyeing the purple coloured drink on many nearby tables. The drink was more sour than expected but was fresh with a yoghurt feel, and a perfect drink to start the morning =)

Large Sunrise Drink ($7)

Y chose the Mango Smoothie which surprisingly more milky than fruity.

Small Mango Smoothie ($5)

J went for bills hot chocolate made with Callebaut. This was the prettiest drink!  The drink was not too rich (which was good because it doesn't make you feel sick afterwards :P) and tasted just like one from a chocolatier made with the finest chocolate =D! Perfect way to warm up on that windy morning!

bills Hot Chocolate made with Callebaut ($4)

K went for a lighter choice and stuck with Green tea and Lime. A soothing and refreshing drink to complement the food that was to come!

Green tea and Lime ($4)

The four of us chose 3 of bills classic dishes and shared them.

Scrambled organic eggs with sourdough toast ($13.50)

The perfectly cooked eggs were rich and creamy making them quite powerful when eaten alone, but went very well when accompanied with the sourdough.

Ricotta hotcakes with fresh banana and honeycomb butter ($17.50)

The hotcakes had the perfect texture! Fluffy, soft and very delicious! The sweet bananas added to the flavour and the honey comb butter was VERY addictive – we found ourselves wanting more hehe!

Sweet corn fritters with roast tomato, spinach and bacon ($18.50)

4 words – BEST corn fritters ever! Crunchy on the outside but soft in the inside, moist and made with a very generous amount of corn hehe! These fritters were bursting of flavor!  The roast tomato, spinach and bacon were great sides to the crunchy fritter but they were so good, they are definitely can be enjoyed on their own!  J&L’s highlight of brunch: P hehe

Even hours later, we were still raving on the awesome corn fritters – we’ll definitely be going back for more!

Nibble on Nibblies! xx

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bills

359 Crown Street

Surry Hills NSW 2010