Evie's Redfern — Restaurant in Sydney

Had a lovely late breakfast here while on a business trip from Melbourne. Sonoma sour-dough toast, perfectly poached eggs, delicious mushrooms & other sides. The coffee was a different matter though. I asked the wait staff for a "Long Macchiato" which seemed to puzzle her and she repeated it several times to make sure she heard right. (Is a 'long mac' a Melbourne thing?) She proceeded to a tablet mounted on the wall and punched in my order. What was delivered was a large mound of milk foam with a small shot of coffee drizzled over it served in a rather nice tea-cup sized 'bowl'. Unfortunately not enough liquid caffeine to see me through a long day...I ordered from the same staff again a black coffee and explained specifically I wanted the same sized cup filled half-way. As I like it. Back to the tablet she punched in my coffee order. What arrived was an extremely large coffee cup filled to the brim with murky brown liquid. Obviously what ever was transmitted to the barista via the tablet was a standardised 'long black' menu option and not what I requested. How hard is it to walk to the barista and explain my order? (the place was not busy at all) I took the coffee back to the barista myself and explained my request. Apologetic I explained that a coffee that size was too diluted for me. The barista replied "It depends". Depends on what? It is not rocket science! The more water you add to any concentrated liquid dilutes it down. Coffee becomes weaker the more water you add to it and then becomes dishwater... My request was eventually fulfilled and I was satisfied with the result. I believe this cafe will do well if they didn't rely so heavily on punching orders through on a tablet to save time when there are specific requests made. As I mentioned earlier, I really...

Just stopped for coffee and cakes. First impressions: menu on website is not the same as in-store prices. It appears those online are the takeaway prices. Water was delivered to table and spilt, no apology, no attempt to clean it. Staff clearing table throw the remaining water into the gutter - Bangkok style.

We ordered coffee, watermelon smoothie, Apple slice and Greek filo custard thing that I can't spell. Good coffee, small is small but really great coffee! Apple slice was yum, a little dry and might have been better warmed. Greek pastry which looked crispy was cold, no crunch and disappointing but when I asked the owner offered to warm it under the grill - ask for it warm, custard was delicious. Watermelon smoothie was weak, bland and glasses are small.

Service: Water glasses were refilled without asking and the owner is super friendly.

Dishes on neighbouring tables were colourful and large, the fried chicken smelly great. I'll be back to try the chicken chia bowl....

I was informed that this cafe roasts their own beans inhouse. I was excited to try the brew and have a little spot of breakfast. Invited my coffee connoisseur tester to join me this morning. After the heavy rain cleared by 8.00 am, we arrived anticipating a nice hot cup.

A single brew of South American beaned, long black filtered for me, and a cappuccino for my connoisseur. We both thought the coffees were exceptionally smooth in taste. It was subtle, fruity and not too acidic. A perfect start until two orders of French toast, ricotta, grilled banana, strawberries, berries, caramel cream and some crumble appeared before us. Finished off with a drizzle of sweet, sticky maple syrup on top.

I can't remember the last time I had French toast. It brought back memories of having a morning buffet overseas at a resort in Thailand. Today's meal served by a friendly, knowledgeable waitress was perfect. Simply can't fault it.

Perhaps, the early bird really does...