This place may be small but it has amazing coffee!  I try and sneak into the city once in a while just to have coffee with my hubby at this amazing spot.  We generally get take away because of the size of the place but these guys really know what they're doing with coffee.  The beans are absolutely amazing and even with all the customer they have lining up, the service is exceptional.  Definitely worth stopping by for this amazing gem.

Approximate cost: $10

I tried the Crispy Bacon & Cheese burger topped with lettuce, Canadian bacon, relish, herbed mayo, red onion and cheese. The combination of the grilled bun, cheese, herbed mayo, and meat was almost like eating a gourmet panini. It would have been great to have a juicy patty to contrast with the toasted sesame bun, however the beef seems to be a bit dry. Overall, I think the Grill'd burger is an acquired taste in a different style of burger, which Grill'd delivers on quite well. 

Approximate cost: $15

The best meal I have ever had in AustraliaNo really. I was that good. I had a starter of pasta with veal and marrow. The aroma was unbelievably savory. My main course was slow cooked veal that was butter tender and incredibly full of flavor. My companions and I shared an excellent bottle of Grenash wine. For desert I had a selection of sorbet. The service was impeccable and reflected the serious focus on the high quality of food and the dining experience.

Approximate cost: $40

Jamie's Italian is a production by Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver. It's a hard place to get a seat in Sydney but serves up some great food from a very diverse menu. From amazing pastas to seafood and burgers they have something for everyone. I also noted the prices were very reasonable on my visit. The Jamie's Italian Burger consists of Wagga Wagga beef, fontina cheese, pancetta, soft lettuce, tomato salsa, dill pickles, chilli, and fried onions. A soft bun that supports the burger well complements a tender piece of beef. The seeds on the bun and other seasoning give the burger a nice herbal flavor making the burger worthy of its Italian name. The combination of the cheese and onions with the spices make each bite an exploration for your taste buds and puts this burger among some of the best I've eaten. 

Approximate cost: $30

This is a beautiful bookstore, especially if you are looking for anime, manga, or anything in the "graphic novel" category. Obviously, they have an amazing selection of Japanese art books, craft books, etc. They also have an extensive travel section, which is a wonderful way to plan future adventures.If you are in the downtown area, this is a nice place to spend an afternoon.

Definitely one of the best places to get a hot dog in the city....a 'fancy' hot dog at that! Located on level 5 in Westfield aka Food on Five, Snag Stand offers a huge variety of sausages. Sausages with different fillings from chicken, lamb, pork, beef and a veggie. They also have some amazing chips, which I really think makes this place even better. On top of that they have some great dipping sauces. At first you're hesitant to spend $11-12 on a hot dog, but I assure you it is well worth it. I'm a big fan of the Horseradish Beef, Wagyu Beef and the Spicy Spanish Chorizo. Though lunchtime during the week can be kind of hectic, it's well worth it in my opinion. Also no matter what...get the chips.

My first visit to the Sydney Apple store and it was almost a perfect experience. I just wish I didn't have to ask where to find the Mophie battery chargers (upstairs) and then ask how to get to the upper level.  Once I found the very cool glass stairs, I was again impressed by this amazing store and all the super cool items.Not only did I find what I was looking for, I found a bunch of other cool Apple products that I wished I had!When it came time to finalize my purchase, a friendly and helpful staff member processed my credit card payment and emailed my receipt to me within seconds.

was very impressed with my egg and bacon sandwich with chili jam at this fine coffee shop. My partner had his with brown sauce and it was mighty tasty. Can't wait to try the rest of their offerings including the huge donuts that came out fresh after we ordered. The line from 8:30 to 9:30 speaks for itself.

Approximate cost: $10

This is my favourite casual Thai restaurant in Sydney...I come a lot, and always recommend it over the other casual Thai restaurants. There's always a queue, but you never wait too long. The vibe is hip and the service is pretty good overall if they're not swamped, and you can easily feed two people for $20 each.Their pad thai is a little different than other locations in that you can make it as sweet as you want, since it comes with a side of sugar. Pad see ew and pad khee mao are good, the stir fry pork belly dishes are all delicious, albeit taste somewhat similar...but still good. I love the massaman curry and duck curry as well.

Approximate cost: $20

The Baxter Inn is my favourite bar. If you have not been you just have to go. The Baxter is just off Clarence St down a fire escape. When I was first taken here by some dear dear friends I thought they were playing a practical joke on me! You don't know where you are headed until you open the door. Once open soft jazz, dim lights and chattering voices greet you. As you turn left you see the wall of Whiskey saying a warm hello. The staff here are lovely and knowledgeable about the hundreds of Whiskeys they have on offer but I am partial to the half bottle of Chardonnay! The Baxter Inn has the cities best Old Fashion.