Coffee Cup on Crown
Helge, the owner of this sweet new entry on the café scene, is a Wagnerian opera, but don’t be put off by his big, bold and occasionally pompous gestures. In fact his hospitable and somewhat cheeky attitude is part of the attraction here; and he has every right to be excited about the excellent café fare that chef Liisa Lemits is putting onto tables and onto display in their window counter. She makes a great Pie ($15) with chips, tomato and apple relish and salad ‘ the sour cream pastry is a highlight. Her Sausage Rolls ($3.50) taste like gourmet sausages wrapped in a good pastry casing; and her Potato Frittata with salad and house-made Tomato and Fenugreek Relish ($12) was an absolute winner! On a second visit (yes I admit, I returned the very next day) I was also quite taken with her Corn Fritters ($15) served with flavoursome roast tomatoes and tasty bacon. A serve of Fresh Tuna Cakes with salsa and salad ($12) also impressed, and clearly did not employ any tinned tuna. It made me very happy to see them only use house-made sauces, relishes and pickles. Accompany your brunch with a decent Latte ($3.00) made on Morgan’s Handcrafted Coffee ‘ even better with an extra shot ($0.50).
Coffee Cup on Crown
368 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Ph: (02) 9368 0004
Café $
