Toby’s estate coffee. A little removed from the beach in this waterside suburb south of sydney, north of wollongong. This space feels like a newtown gallery - a scattering of tables, and a cushioned bench seat along two walls.
The waitstaff seem familiar with the locals; the place is child friendly, and the music - reggae on this particular sunday morning visit - gives the place a relaxed air.
Water arrives on the table as a complimentary gesture - always a welcome sign, and especially generous when i’ve only ordered a single drink during the morning rush!
Coffee takes a while to arrive - there are a few orders ahead of mine - and it seems that the espresso I ordered is actually a double ristretto. The shots are fresh ground to order, and the coffee-making follows the pattern established in my own training at toby’s years ago. Coffee is solid, but not exceptional - a good spot for breakfast, it would seem. 7/10.