Food Update: Chobib Edition

At long last Chobib has come back to post something. Ok, so I don't have as many cool photos as Chai over there. But I have an AWESOME place to recommend.

Little Gem Cafe

This little cafe is situated in Sydney's North Shore, Gordon. Address: 1 Moree Street. Owned by Bryant and Cindy. They are the friendliest people you will ever meet - and they will always remember you after your first visit - no matter how extremely busy it gets (and trust me, for a tiny cafe, it gets busy! Especially, with the amount of offices around the area and the lack of good cafes).

The first thing to try is their coffees. BEST caramel latte's ever. But it's not just because of the syrup. Their coffee beans are fantastic and the coffee is made with care.

Next up is the sandwiches. They are always fresh and they always taste great. My personal favourite, a jaffal with ham, cheese, tomato, baby spinach and vegemite. YUM! Bryant always looks at us funny when we order it.

Lastly, the big breakfast. It is SURE to get you full. Actually, you probably would not be able to finish it! Another thing for breakfast: the bacon, egg and cheese roll. mMmmm.

My friend and I knew Bryant when he used to co-own Norita (Liverpool St, Sydney 2000). He was the guy with long crazy hair. Now it's short and, 3 or so years since we last saw him, he still remembers us - and my boyfriend who I started seeing at Norita. Now, he and Cindy work 7 days a week, just them two, from 7am until 5pm (on week days, 4pm on the weekend). They definitely are two hard working, dedicated people.

So, next time you're in the area - or not even - just next time when you want some good coffee and cafe food, visit Little Gem Cafe. You'll always remember it.

Café Review: Chobib Edition

My boyfriend and I went shopping along Oxford St, Paddington a little while back and when lunch time came around, we were in the area where there are no restaurants! But then, we noticed this big graffiti sign on the wall - "Café" - with an arrow pointing to a direction downhill, off into a little side street.

We decided to go check it out and it turns out it was a really nice, simple cafe - nothing fancy. It was much different to your ordinary cafe - the baristas and waiters are doing their work with the machines facing the wall - so there isn't that espresso machine blocking them from view like your regular cafe.

We ordered a sandwich each, unfortunately, I've forgotten what was in them exactly.


(This one I believe has steak and rocket inside)



(This one probably has chicken in it - or was it turkey and cranberry? Can't remember)

Anyway, they were both VERY delicious. I recommend you go for a visit NOW. It is somewhere near Oxford St x Victoria ... I think.