latte | For Food's Sake – A Sydney Food Blog

Alex: The popular John Smith Cafe perched on the corner of John and Botany Road in Waterloo has amassed a great number of loyal clientèle since their opening in early 2014. The quaint cafe along with their clever use of earthy/natural tones have aided in creating a homey  environment where you can enjoy some seriously clever food combinations. Joining me for this mid morning brunch was Zoe, visiting from Melbourne, so I thought I’d pick a place neither of us have tried before. The wait was substantial, 15-20 mins wait for a table for two, which led to us waiting, awkwardly, with another pair on the same table making it slightly uncomfortable to talk about anything too loudly. The small size of this popular cafe is really it’s only downfall. The Coffee’s were some good s**t! It’s no surprise to anyone that has been to the cafe that the staff are very pedantic about their coffee brewing which is a great thing. I’d rather them be able to answer my imaginary coffee questions then just whip up …