WHERE THE LOCALS GO – CHARLOTTE CAFÉ, SYDNEY
It’s remove from the moment that you walk with its doors that Charlotte Café is the hub of Birchgrove; a homely, innovative suburb on the Balmain Peninsular, Sydney. as well as with its recent renovations, Charlotte feels even a lot more like a house away from home.
To state that we felt welcome when we walked in offers Charlotte Café short a bit. The location has a charming feel as well as the very best variety of seating choices I believe I’ve ever seen in a regional café.
With our mate Steph from Lipstick as well as Cake (here’s her review of Charlotte Cafe), we planted ourselves out the back near the huge windows looking out over the bit garden.
It was a rainy autumnal Sydney morning, so we felt quite cosy at our table. At the exact same time we got the perception that on a warm summer’s day – with those folding windows flung open – the light airy area they’ve produced right here would be great as well as refreshing.
At very first we were a bit confused as we looked around for indications of restoration though. whatever had a well-loved look to it; paintwork wasn’t glossy, floor was well trodden, furniture much sat-in.
But that’s precisely the idea.
The short for SpaceControl Design, likewise behind outstanding interiors like 1888 Hotel, Pyrmont, was to leave the new café appearing like it hadn’t been touched at all.
A masterstroke.
Remember, this café is as well as has been a hub for the neighborhood of Birchgrove for so long, had owners – household Ghebar – glammed up the interior as well much, it would have lost its homely appeal. It would no longer feel like the location Birchgrovians (?) have been pertaining to for their victuals considering that they can remember.
Talking of food, we had some problems with the menu; we just couldn’t choose!
Coffee was easy, as well as we were all delighted to see our cups of steaming joe appear in front of us. Barista/manager Jason Ghebar has done justice to the Campos beans they utilize as well as his staff’s artistry on the rosetta is fun as well as impressive.
For food, we didn’t understand what to do. must we opt for a middle Eastern meal with a few of mom Helen’s signature crispy falafel dish, Italian for some pasta, a burger, or a great old Aussie style brekkie.
Mrs romance ended up ordering the Charlotte special – an appealing yet tasty handle eggs benedict: poached eggs, smoked salmon, infant spinach, capers, fish roe, Spanish onion as well as a light hollandaise sauce on sourdough.
Steph was split between one of the omelette choices as well as the southern fried poultry burger. having just recently been away to the States, the poultry was as well appealing for her.
As for me, I couldn’t go past the Charlotte Burger. I felt it was my expert task to sample this amazing offering. as well as it definitely was that.
I’m still not sure exactly how I handled to in shape the double burger, double cheese, pickled mustard as well as tomato sauce monolith into my mouth. The silence at the table suggested neither were my co-eaters.
The burger was exceptional – though the meat might have made with a bit less time on the grill. The chips were beyond critique.
So if you’re trying to find a location that does excellent food, exceptional coffee as well as that embodies a suburb, look no additionally than Charlotte Café, Birchgrove.
Charlotte Café
Open: Mon-Sun 6.00am – 4.00pm
127 Rowntree Street
Birchgrove
Sydney
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It’s simple to get to Charlotte’s Café from the city. Hop on the 441 bus from the QVB as well as it drops you at the door. If you’re driving, auto parking during the week is surprisingly great for a suburb famed for its lack of road space.
And if it’s asking as well much of you to find south of the Bridge, don’t worry. Charlotte’s bit sibling café is in Manly!
Is there a café or pub that sums up your house suburb? Where does everybody come to hang out where you live? tell us in the comments!
Images by Mrs Romance. We dined as guests of Charlotte Café.