As we arrived a chilled bottle of water & glasses were bought to our table. Great atmosphere just sitting in the front watching Sydney bustle while enjoying our iced chocolate & mango smoothie. We ordered the Eggs Benedict. Mine was with Salmon while my wife had hers with ham.
We were both very happy with the breakfast & highly recommend this Cafè after our visit.
Excellent! Garry is the best!
The food delicious.
Tops staff and tasty food. Always leave with a smile on my face �
Fantastic food, great service, relaxed attractive decor, great value for money. Really great breakfast menu!
Too many cafés to choose Newtown... After our meeting we decided to go Martini cafe for our lunch. Four of us with limited time ordered our lunch. I ordered for veggie salad at first and ask the chef if he can add a grilled lamb for me . Lunch came within short time .... What an express service !!!! Impressed.... And food difficult to explain in words .... Probably best salad I had ever eaten....dressing was fantastic!!! for me it was awesome food in very reasonable price. My friends were also very happy with the service and food quality.
Eagerly waiting week end to get in there with family.
Our go-to cafe whenever we are in Newtown. Great, friendly service, good prices and the food is always sensational!
i have never been treated so well by staff in my life before.
Anyone got Marti is pH no? He's disappeared off the face.
I love this Cafe. The guys in the kitchen are awesome, great coffee and nice service ;).
Would recommend.
Pretty awesome. Service is well above cafe standards. Food was great. Hidden gem.
Since 10 years now, it's my favourite cafe! J'adore...
Great place to unwind. food is excellent . Great coffee . Great People .☕️
Friendly staffs, very welcoming,, food and coffee are delicious
Amazing cafe, Great place to relax and have a nice meal! Must come back ASAP
Martini's one of the longest standing south Newtown cafes but it's kept up with food trends and service improvements. The breakfast menu is still fairly standard but there are a lot of options, they come together well, and you get a lot for the price (I had a big bowl of potato cakes with egg, salmon and salad). The coffee's hot and flavoursome, although not the heavy rich kind that I prefer. Staff are great.
The average reviews should not dissuade you from coming to this unassuming little cafe. Not only is it quaint and beautifully decorated but the food is absolutely amazing, simple recipes done well. I had the corn fritters which was well proportioned and included the best cooked bacon I’ve ever had!! Go here for a break from the overthought hipster cafes that litter Newtown streets.
Been here twice and I like the layout of the cafe - a few street front seats, a few indoor and a quiet little courtyard out the back. The only problem with the courtyard is hat there are lots of mosquitos. The staff so put coils out which helped a little, but we still got bitten. There is also the neighbours cat that wanders around on all the tables and chairs.
The menu doesn’t wow me, but there are a number of classics and choices available.
The Spanish Brekky was great. I love the flavour combination of the pesto and the chorizo. And the poached eggs on all of our dishes were perfectly shaped and cooked - Well done chef!
The corn fritters were okay. Not my favourite, but tasty none the less.
The side of haloumi was a good portion.
Staff are friendly and service wasn’t too too long.
Would dine here again as it’s convenient and well priced.
Great cafe on King Street. The service was excellent and very friendly.
We came here for brunch and wasn’t too busy. We just grabbed a table at the front of the cafe. You could choose to sit outside at the front or the courtyard if the weather is good.
We chose the special of Spanish Brekky which consisted of chorizo, red peppers, poached eggs, and pesto on sourdough. It packed a punch in flavour and well constructed. The Ricotta Hot Cakes came in a stack of three and were fluffy and came with caramelised banana, crispy bacon, and maple syrup. Great combo and definitely filling.
Coffee was nice as well as the fruity Mixed Berry Frappe.
Brunch was required before our macaron making class down the road and the random happy selection was Martini, on the off chance there may be an expresso one inside.
The lentil special on the outside board didn't bode well but all was not lost. Praise be, a great all day breakfast menu was to be found and maple bacon was the indulgent selection for me. Plenty of sweet meaty bacon with a few bang on poached eggs had me a very full stomach and set up for the day.
Really great coffee here also. I neglected to check the brand but if you're a long black drinker, you will find a rich, deep flavour without a hint of bitterness. A coffee well made and a rare thing.
Good food. Awesome drinks.
Good service.
Friendly staff.
Reasonable price.
Beautiful backyard.
Best place in Newtown for breakfast and lunch.
The food wasn't very good, everything was pretty dry BUT the service was great. The girl working was super friendly and welcoming and efficient even though it's sweltering hot. The coffee and juice were yummy. Maybe the sort of place you go for a chill drink and not really for a meal.
Best in Newtown for all day breakfast and lunch
Good value of money .
We had a massive meat monstro & Mint and pineapple frappe . Enjoyed the most😀
Good, hearty brunch food! Not fancy but flavourful. Generous portions, cheap and a chill vibe. The DIY decor and eclectic feel reminds me of the old Newtown cafes that i used to go to with friends in my Uni days around 2007-2010.
MY FAVOURITE@NEWTOWN
Been here for many times and never disappointed good service food and coffee courtyard the best will definitely come back .
I absolutely adore this place! Lived in Newtown for over a year and it's my favourite breakfast joint! Amazing coffee (comes in great sized Chunky mugs), amazing food (the ricotta hot cakes and French toast are stunning) and friendly staff who remember you :) there's even a resident cat in the back garden! Oh, and the fresh pressed juices are the perfect hangover cure! Only issue is service is occasionally slow but if you're having a leisurely brekkie that isn't an issue.
Tiny unassuming cafe that opens back into a great courtyard. Welcomed by cheap Bloody Mary's and chilled friendly staff. Spoilt for choice by the menu but settled on the Mexican eggs, my only regret is that I didn't add bacon. But that's my cross to bear, I made the mistake so you don't have to
Food is delicious. Staff are ridiculously friendly. Love it. My new favourite brunch spot.
Nice food, had the Avo special which was generous serving of avocado, mushrooms, poached eggs & basil pesto on a piece of sourdough toast for $15.
Hubby had the full monstro which wasn't big enough for him. It had sausages, bacon, baked beans, poached eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms & thick toast for $19.
Nice food & coffee. would go there again, massive menu
It's a buzzy little place with plenty of options, quick service and reasonable pricing. All breakfast items are under $20 and most are under $15. In the past while, Martini has started do evenings as a bar. I imagine the home made style bar snacks and burgers are the reason why people were cramming the tables late on a Saturday evening as we wended our way home from the glittery street parade we had enjoyed.
Recommended. I ordered a brekky bruschetta and my friend ordered a meat monster. The basil pesto on the bruschetta was so good and very fresh, eggs were perfectly poached. I really enjoyed my breakfast.
My 'go to' breakfast spot. Cafe Martini is the very embodiment of the relaxed Newtown/Erskineville lifestyle but without pretentiousness that drags down many good venues in the area. I often stop in for breakfast where the food is very good. Martini is not really a bar in the classic sense but I do love to drop in for a drink later in the day and enjoy the colourful musings of the proprietor Martin. Martin makes this place. He is the friendly, unassuming guy that we associate with Newtown of 20 years ago and will have chat and laugh with anyone - does not matter if you are rich or poor, left or right, gay or straight, easy going or uptight - Martin will make you feel at home and feel like a local.
Newtown Twist. This cafe has the potential to be a Newtown Favourite. If they sort out the staffing situation it could possibly make up for how long it takes you to get servied. Even if it was an order at the counter system it may actually work. The food was ok. I love love love the little courtyard nestled out the back of this undiscovered gem.
Yum. Friendly service, yummy food.
Awesome place to stop for a cocktail or drink. Staff were friendly, music is funky and chilled and the cocktails were supremely drinkable! The free popcorn is a lovely touch but the drinks alone is worth a visit.
This place has the lot - the coffee, the food, the pumpkin, the chops. (If you know what I mean).
Three thumbs up.
Martini is a Marvel. A friend took me here for Brunch recently, loved it. A selection of different things to try on the menu, and the service was what I'd expect in this location and on a weekend. Some would possibly say slow, I just thought it was laid back. My suggestion when you go here, don't go when you could eat the person beside you if you have to wait one minute longer, go when you have the time to enjoy it, make it an experience and enjoy yourself in a relaxed way. It's busy and noisy and people are there to enjoy the company of friends.
Yep i'll taken mine both shaken and stirred thanks :)
Amazing Atmosphere. The daily indecision concerning which of King Street's many cafes to reside at, I've found myself almost always returning to Martini.
The staff are friendly, the owner is particularly welcoming, and the courtyard is delightful at all times of day and night.
The menu is one of the best I have seen at any cafe, with large portions and many vego options.
The venue is now licensed so its now a good place to enjoy a cold beer in the summer.
I would recommend Martini to anyone.
Courtyard is beautiful ESP at night great cocktails good food upstairs is a great chill out space with kids good toys relaxed happy staff
Best upstairs space. Thanks for a great space. the owner makes you smile every time.
Casual Brekkie. There's a reason this place has survived in the tough Newtown cafe scene for so long. When you walk in, it is like you have walked into a friend of a friend's living room. The food is very decent, with large and generous serves for very modest prices. Can't go past the Monstro for a good feed, and only the biggest glutton could walk away without being stuffed to the brim. Service can be a bit spotty when they're busy, but the owner is always obliging.
Now it's not going to win any interior design awards or get a michelin hat, but the place is cheery, welcoming and the perfect place for a lazy morning or afternoon. Come here for a good feed, not fine dining.
Trusted local. This place has been here a long time for a reason - it offers an extensive breakfast and lunch menu with at least 15 options for each, decent but not great coffee, good value and the owner/manager (who is also the barista) greets you with a smile and a hearty thanks at the end. The food may not be gourmet (canned baked beans for example) but it's freshly prepared, fast and has some great seasonal specials.
Danno. Meat monstro, greasy but perfect after that big night out, don't be mistaken it is by far the biggest big breaky out there! good on ya martini!
Newtown Institution. Martini has been around for more than a decade...which is more than you can say about many of Sydney's cafe scene. And once you've been it's easy to work out why it's a Newtown institution. Run by enigmatic owner Martini, the place is a non-nonsense place to get one of the best coffees and best value meals in Sydney. Breakfast menu is available all day and the portions are generous and delicious. If you've got an appetite - look no further than the Monstro. Vegetarians options are to be enjoyed by all. But the BLT is one of Sydney's best. Try the salmon stack and corn fritters. Very kid friendly menu and the entire upstairs is a mums and bubs haven.
Small but busy cafe. It has the kind of menu where you want one of everything. Vegetarian meals as enticing as the meat dishes. Personalized and friendly service even though busy. Will go back for seconds soon.
Cafe Martini is a staple for many locals wanting some no-fuss hearty food and a decent cup of coffee. The menu, both breakfast & lunch, has a great selection where you just want to try more than one dish. There's a nice courtyard out the back in the fresh air & sunshine (just sit upwind of the smokers). Try to get the table under the olive tree at the rear, its the best spot.
Such a cool vibe with a huge range for breakfast complimented with a specials menu. Love the open front onto king street so you can watch the local wildlife pass by whilst enjoying a smooth coffee which is prepared right in front of you. They honey bacon is thick and so damn tasty - loved it!
Great food and coffee. Just shame that when ordered our coffees on walking in the barista served and made at least 3 to 4 people who walked in after we seated for takeaways, then made ours last. Other than that friendly staff and nice ambience.
The best Almond Hot Chocolate that I’ve had. Nice staff, delicious food. I highly recommend
It was a pleasure to have a breakfast. The Avo Breakky was very good ( the presentation, the portion, the flavor) and the mango frappe was awesome. Highly recommend this place.
Delicious food and great service. Highly recommend. Great takeaway options as well.
Salmon Stack is highly recommended! The coffee is great and the service made my day.
Coffee was good. Breakfast bruschetta was delicious - would've preferred if they were more heavy handed with the haloumi cause I loveeee haloumi.
Service was friendly and prompt.
Loved the chilled atmosphere - attended on a sunny Sunday day.
Would come back to try other items on the menu.
One of the cheapest cafes on King St, still open weekends through lockdown thankfully! The staff are all angels and they have heaps of nice vego options! 💖
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