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At Perry Lane 8354 1222, Rear 264 Oxford St Via Perry La, Paddington

Bar Indigo (02) 9363 5966, 6/ 15 Cross & Cnr Transvaal Ave, Double Bay - With the sparse, groovy decor, straightforward cafe menu and excellent coffee, it's no wonder that it's such a popular spot.

Berkelouw Bookdealers (02) 9360 3200, 19 Oxford St, Paddington - Removed one level from busy Oxford St, this lovely little cafe is part of one of Sydney's finest scholarly, arty bookshops.

Bernasconi's Cafe Deli (02) 9327 5717, 8/23 Plumer Rd, Rose Bay

Flat White Cafe (02) 9328 9922, 98 Holdsworth St, Woollahra

Flicks Cafe (02) 9331 7412, 3 Oxford St, Paddington - Popular little cafe between Verona and Academy Cinemas. Movie posters and Nachos.

Heeley Street Espresso (02) 9361 3575, 229 Glenmore Rd, Paddington

Paddington Inn (02) 9380 5913, 338 Oxford St, Paddington - This huge Oxford Street landmark offers, among other things, a giant fish bowl window for people watching. Very respectable food at the back.

Rushcutters Bay Kiosk (02) 9331 3119, New Beach Rd, Darling Point - Escape in your lunch hour and enjoy a good coffee in the sun. Standard cafe fare with a few simple daily specials.

Spicer Street Cafe 9328 2221, Shop 2, 128 Queen St, Woollahra