Great coffee in Sydney! Come on.
This place has a relaxed atmosphere, which makes sipping on a nitro brew, it a pour over that much more satisfying. Having cascara and nitro on tap, as well as a fresh batchy, makes this Melbournian one happy coffee camper.
With newly wed friends just moving into the neighbour, this place is now a must, when ever I head up this way.
Came across this cafe in Crows Nest, I was looking for fresh fruit juice but they had 100% fruit smoothie and I was curious to try it. The smoothie was made with passionfruit, pineapple, mango and apple juice. It was refreshing, I’ll be back to try the food next time.
Amazing rustic cafe in Crows Nest , in a square opposite of a an old charge next to a green north facing area.
The menu has just been changed to offer variety of breakfast items ( and yes that includes any style of eggs :) )
The new lunch menu is divine! And very reasonably priced. Superfood Salad is the signature dish and comes with a pan fried Salmon fillet, Ratatouille Pasta and Garlic Chilli Mushroom are few of the other new dishes on the menu.
Their coffee is out of this world, single origins and blended varieties.
One of the nice Cafes amongst many in Crows Nest. Their coffee was nice and the place was nicely presented, very welcoming. It would be a nice hang-out for coffee on an easy weekend.
Winner here in my humble. Best in Crows Nest / NB area I have frequented so far. Micro roasting of coffee on site with the cafe themed accordingly, staff with personality and good food. My breakfast choice was Eton Mess. It was a nice variation to the usual fare and the coconut chips a great addition/indulgence. Plenty of plump fresh berries atop a not sweet yogurt, as an easy eat. Winner dish for me.
Came here with a few friends for breakfast and because it was a frosty morning I decided a soup would be perfect. And I was not disappointed. The soup was amazing, warm, a beautiful aromatic combination of vegetables for only $10. My friends had a wonderful creative toast and some other breakfast dishes which looked amazing. Overall a great experience, fast service, good food, a tad pricey but nowadays what isn't!!
I had a nanna moment & I desparetly needed a cuppa to keep me going (please don't judge). Bean's cool interior caught my eye so I popped in for a cuppa (again don't judge that I went to a coffee place for a cuppa).
After $4.60 exchanged hands (I thought I missed heard) & sufficient wait, my tea arrived in a beautiful set, already brewed for immediate drinking. It nearly bought tears to my eyes, so beautiful were the details, so strong & delicate the taste of my tea. AND a plaque card which read "Sometimes All you need is a Good cup of Tea", which rang true. I second that sister!
Gorgeous tea & time out to slow down the moment.
Worth the money. Will be back to try coffee next time.
Visited this place with a few friends after a painting session at the now-closed Colour Me Mine. I tried the Ladies' Delight, which is a healthy classic dish (if you could stop yourself from smothering your sourdough with the provided soft, whipped butter), but it seemed a bit exy ($18) for the amount served. The Gentleman's Rise was much bigger in portion and was recommended by my friend so might give that a try next time.
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We often walk pass this area and notice Bean Drinking is always fairly busy. Situated adjacent a small park, be sure to grab an outdoor table to take full advantage of the view and fresh air. However, the foot traffic can be a little distracting, as the seating is situated on a walkway.
I haven’t yet tried their cold dip coffees, but found their regular hot coffee to be a bit hit-and-miss for me, but still nice. I like how they have an all day menu and serve breakfast boards till late (2pm weekdays, 4pm weekends). All their menu items sound appealing with lovely ingredients and good combinations.
I’ve tried the Gentleman’s Rise and it’s pretty substantial, with smoky bacon, black pudding, 65 degree egg, heirloom tomatoes, sourdough and relish for $18, it’s good value for the serving size. There’s a nice combination of heavy proteins together with refreshing elements like the tomatoes and relish.
Worth trying // gentleman’s rise breakfast board
Next to try // brew bar drinks
Pros // substantial servings, quality food, friendly service
Cons // can get busy
Food: 4/5
Ambience: 4/5
Service: 4.5/5
We didn't remember them having cooked food last time (just premade stuff like sandwiches and brownies) but this french toast was good and quite cheap ($9.50).
Not the first time I had coffee at this well known cafe in Crows Nest. Coffee's good there. It used to be better than now... Food was basic cafe style. Not too exciting for me anyway. Good location with lots of outdoor tables.
Love these guys! They're always welcoming with a smile and greaat coffee! If you're about and want to try different brew methods, this is the place to go. Try the batch brew! 👌🏼
There is a near endless number of cafes in the inner west area. Places with great food, loads of seats, in warehouses, hole in the wall....there is just so many that even if you went out every weekend, there will not be a time when you can confidently say that you've been to them ALL. This weekend, we decided to mix it up a little and travel further out to the North. No offense to anyone but personally, anything that involves crossing the Harbour Bridge is considered too far and requires pre-planning. So we packed our bags, charged our mobiles, brought water and snacks and proceeded with the adventure for the morning. I jest... Now the guys at Bean Drinking are serious about their coffee. Not only do they have their own roasters,they also sell an assortment of Hario brewing equipment. I will in no way try to pretend that I know half of the things on their coffee menu which includes coffee that can be ordered in an assortment of brewing methods! Ambiance wise, this place is really nice
Bean Drinking is an eclectic cafe in Crows Nest with a devotion to all things coffee and cuisine that impresses. I met up with a PR whiz to discuss marketing and enjoy one of Sydney's best cafes. Crows Nest itself is an appealing precinct with several eye catching cafes and restaurants. Getting a table at Bean Drinking can be an issue even though the cafe stretches out into the outdoor area next to green green grass. Such serenity. Bean Drinking has its own "coffee lab", serving up ‘batch brew’, ‘pour over’, ‘Syphon’, 'Tasting Flight" (any 3 drinks from the Lab), ‘Cascara’ (coffee cherry tea), 'Sparkling Cold Drip' and ‘Cold Drip’. The SMH awarded Bean Drinking 3 cups so they are top of the class. It's a top notch coffee menu with expert baristas using Synesso and Slayer heavy artillery. Bean Drinking is a multi award winning espresso bar that uses coffee roasted by their wholesale roasting division Roastworks Coffee Co. I'm always impressed with a cafe that has its own roastery.
Food is good too. If you ever eat their, try the Chicken Quesadilla, it is kind of a tortilla but toasted..the chicken and corn inside was the best combination with the slightly chilli sriaracha sauce…I’ve never tasted anything like that in a cafe before, so am quite impressed :)
The smoked salmon brioche was also very nice as well…Fresh!
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...order various coffees from their SLAYER espresso machine and the husband tries the ‘Japanese Syphon’. This coffee has the colour of strong tea and we are instructed to let it rest and cool a little prior to consuming. While the initial taste is of coffee, it intriguingly gives way to an aftertaste of tea and completely confuses the mind and tastebuds! Make sure you try this specialty coffee bar if you’re in the area.
Much like the "not-Reuben" at Reuben Hills in Surry Hills, the folk at Bean Drinking have taken the idea of a Reuben and made it their own. A couple of the usual suspects are there; rye, corned meat, Swiss and Russsian dressing.
Consistent coffee. Every day (almost) for years we have come here. The whole family. Every new batch of barristas have been friendly and consistent. Coffee is always above average and sometimes great. Good spot to relax and easy for us to let our daughter run around on the grass. Food is fine, not a full cooked breakfast but some nice dishes including the breakfast brioche.
Good Coffee. Good quality coffee and tasty breakfast (I got the heirloom tomato, feta and avocado toast). Food isn't cheap but probably standard pricing for this area. Friendly service. I would return!
Coffee was good, got two different pour overs but will definitely be back to try the tasting flight. The location is great to people watch sitting on the patio with the green space in front, makes for a very nice morning coffee
Lovely atmosphere and great service. The coffee is quite strong but consistently good. Food menu is limited.
We came here on one of those gorgeous Sydney Saturday mornings. Outstanding coffee & breakfast/brunch; professional & friendly service. Highly recommended
Great local coffee shop with good coffee. Nothing flash, but the staff are friendly.
Good but not great. It was a good cup of coffee. Not as good as I had been led to believe they make. Mostly I think it wasn't great because it wasn't made very well but the beans and grind are clearly good stuff so they can get away with it as long as they don't burn the milk.
If it's not crowded this could be a really nice place to sit and have a cup but the place could really benefit from a barista who knows more about what they're doing. Maybe I was just unlucky though, I have a friend who adores this place and he usually knows what he's talking about.
Male staff member was unfriendly and came across as rude when I asked him about different coffee brewing methods.
However the coffee I had was great and the food was very tasty :)
Wonderful coffee. House blend won bronze medal and great for milk coffee's. Single origin El Salvador very good flavour. interesting sugar. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff a must for coffee lovers.
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That is very strange veganfoodie!. This is normally a very nice cafe, but I remember the day you mention. I was actually in the cafe at the time, sitting on the table next to you. I was reading a newspaper and just trying to enjoy a quite Friday afternoon coffee.
From your review, it must have been you that was jumping up and down like a 'squealing' idiot and 'air kissing' your female friend when she arrived.
You pretty much knocked the entire table over for six, then proceeded to ignore the damage you had caused.
The reason I remember it so well was not only the squealing noises the pair of you were making, but also that I thought it very rude of you that you caused that much disruption in a calm cafe, and then completely ignored the female member of staff who had to get on her hands and knees to clean up the mess you made while you continued to squeal and airkiss your friend.
Extremely apologetic! Rubbish. You were most certainly NOT!
The staff cleared up your damage, wiped your table, picked up the broken glass. All the while, you and your friend stood right next to the table, never once said sorry, never once offered to help and you showed no concern for the damage you had caused.
The boss did have a face like 'thunder' when he spoke to you. It was evident he was annoyed, and rightly so.
He actually told you in no uncertain terms that it would not have hurt to apologise for the breakage, or maybe even offer to pay for it!
Yes the boss snapped, and I have to agree with you in that yes it is just a sugar jar, but unfortunately you behaved appallingly.
Given your behaviour, you might not like it, but you deserved to be told off.
If anyone was rude, it was you for not apologising for the damage, and for having a complete lack of common courtesy for the staff who had to pick up the pieces and the other customers around you.
Had a really nice coffee here, was rich, and smooth. I liked the interesting choices of coffee available. Staff and service warm and friendly.
Great coffee, attentive service and always friendly staff.
Good coffee. I found the staff friendly and welcoming. They make a good flat white and mocha; the milk was frothed really well with a smooth, thick velvety texture.
I'm keen to try their coffee lab offerings next time round as well as their brekky menu.
Yesterday was the first time that I had been there. My breakfast (omelette) was so delicious. Unfortunately I didn’t take pictures but definitely I will go back and will share some photos.
Nice coffee, great food at a relaxing and open place. The Spicy Salmon Pasta was good! 👍
We had two cappuccinos and the breakfast brioche roll ☕️☕️
Delightful space, friendly and professional staff.
Comfortable chairs 👏🏼
Coffee and good food! Will be back for sure 🙌🏽
My go-to café for tea in Crows Nest I can't speak for the coffee, but the tea is excellent. (They brew it before serving; be patient.) Service is friendly and prompt, and they offer a good café menu. Top location away from traffic and next to a grassy area where kids can play. Plenty of outside seating with shelter from sun and rain.
You do have to watch for magpies who can be persistent.
The environment is very good. It's very enjoyable to have breakfast here.
Ice long black and flat white are worth getting 5 star, but the cooking odors is too strong in the store. I will visit here to take away coffee again.
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