Breadfern Bakery

Posted: May 28, 2026 in Coffee in Balmain
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Week 3

A rainy week, we wandered up to this bakery to put their coffee to the test.

Nice coffee, but week 2’s The Old Rosebud remains our favourite so far.

The Old Rosebud

Posted: May 28, 2026 in Coffee in Balmain
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Week 2

It’s likely that this coffee shop, based on the name, appearance and location, is an old pub.

Best coffee in Balmain so far.

C’est Bon

Posted: May 28, 2026 in Coffee in Balmain
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Week 1

C’est Bon is the first cafe in Rozelle.
A nice day to sit outside.

We got chatting to a local who was able to steer Robyn to a possible local book club and both of us to a local community centre.

First coffee of this exercise, so, so far, best coffee in Balmain.

Balmoral in Scotland is definitely on a list somewhere.

In the meantime, this will have to do – Balmoral Cl at Mount Sheridan, in the southern suburbs of Cairns in FNQ

Gibraltar

Posted: April 13, 2023 in Sydney Streets
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We’d love to go to Gibraltar, the British city at the southern tip of Spain facing Africa.

I want to see the Rock of Gibraltar, but until then, Gibraltar Rd in Bowral will have to do.

It’ll cost a fortune to get the dog there…

Go the Aussies!

Next time we’re in England at Christmas time, keen to see a rugby match.

Until then, Twickenham Cl in Normanhurst will have to do.

Riga, Latvia

Posted: March 26, 2023 in Sydney Streets
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We missed out on visiting the Balkans because of Covid in 2020.

We’ve been looking forward to visiting ever since – so after 2 years it was great to get the chance to duck over for Sunday morning.

Riga Ave and Latvia Ave, Greenacre.

Seville

Posted: March 18, 2023 in Sydney Streets
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We’ve never been to Spain, but we’re keen to go, especially to Seville and surrounds.

The birthplace of flamenco, and famous for its mix of Islamic and Catholic architectural styles.

In the meantime, Seville St at Lane Cove will have to do!

Palermo, one of the main cities in Sicily. We’re looking forward to visiting in June this year, but in the meantime, Palermo Cl in Allambie Heights will have to do.

Edinburgh

Posted: March 5, 2023 in Europe in Australia
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We visited England (well, London really) but next time we go to the UK we’re keen to get up to Scotland.

In the meantime, Edinburgh Rd in Castlecrag will have to do.