Envoy Cafe — Restaurant in Sydney

Little did we know that our hotel was just a couple blocks from this gem of a cafe. It is a cute spot with seating both inside and outside. For drinks, they have a simple menu of coffee, matcha, hojicha and smoothies. They also offer a variety of pastries, breakfast items and sandwiches.

We were initially drawn to their raspberry matcha, but when we ordered, the woman (who we believed was the owner or manager) mentioned that the raspberry jam was very tart and therefore might not taste the best due to it being slightly out of season. Instead, she suggested a STRAWBERRY MATCHA for the same price. A raspberry matcha is less common, so it would have been nice to try, but I appreciated her honesty and that she offered an alternative option.

She crafted our matcha with care and served our cups out the pickup window since we ordered them to go. The drinks turned out beautifully with an intense green gradient and layer of deep pink jam. It was excellent! The matcha flavor came through with its natural earthy notes and the strawberry was the perfect complement and not too sweet. There are so many times where I’ve ordered a strawberry matcha in the USA and it always tastes like a strawberry milkshake. Envoy knows how to make it right so that the matcha remains the highlight. They truly set the bar!

We couldn’t resist ordering two HOJICHA BROWNIES (A$7 each) which are a rare find! They are made fresh daily and were the best treat. Fudgy, chewy and infused with the toasted notes of hojicha… very indulgent and rich.

Needless to say, we loved this cafe and would have stopped by at least a couple more times had we been in Sydney for a...

Envoy has become one of my go-to spots in the city. The matcha is genuinely great — probably one of the best I’ve had around here. The food is also consistently solid. I always go for the Mortadella and Pistachio, which has the perfect mix of flavours. The Bae and Hash Roll are also worth trying.

The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff are super friendly. If you come by regularly, they’ll usually remember you and say hi, which is a nice personal touch.

They also have a point system, which is a nice bonus if you’re someone who comes often.

Overall, it’s a spot that feels well put together without trying too hard. The quality is there, and it’s always a good experience whether you’re just stopping in for a drink or grabbing food. Definitely worth checking out if you're...

My wife and I had breakfast here, while staying at a nearby hotel. The previous cafe in this location was a favourite, sad to see it go. It is replaced by a modern, trendy cafe with a younger vibe and a smaller menu. The meals look pretty and they are definitely "Instagramable". They taste pretty good too. I ordered the pork sausage breakfast sandwich ($16) which was delightful, though I had to deconstruct it to eat it. My wife had the seasoned avocado with tomatoes and poached eggs ($19) which she really enjoyed. She washed her meal down with a pot of tea with milk ($6.50) and I drank a large, weak, Soy Cappuccino ($6.30). The prices are higher than the previous cafe, but the food tasted very nice. Service was a little slow, but staff were friendly. Recommended...