Monday, July 23, 2012

Room 10, Potts Point

It seems the area officially called Kings Cross is limited to one sleazy street these days (and we ALL know the street I'm talking about). I'm sure it wasn't too long ago (or at least in my living memory) that Llankelly Place was in Kings Cross...but these days it's migrated to Potts Point...it's moving up in the world. It's a lovely little lane way and has a very British feel about it...the lovely old style apartments  blocks, the narrow lane ways...it's very quaint and very appealing. And what makes it an even better little street is that it's CRAMMED with coffee shops, little bars and other eateries.


Room 10 is one of those little coffee shops and I'm drawn here by it's stellar reputation for churning out great coffee and eats.  The cafe is TEENY TINY...literally just a hole in the wall, like most of the places on this street. So pull up a pew...and keep your elbows in as there's not much room in here!


I'm here for an early morning breakfast before a meeting (one of the only times I'm let out of the office is to scout the occasional meeting venue). Their breakfast menu is pretty big...bigger than the cafe I'd say.  I start things off with a skinny cappuccino (no idea how much this was) and it's got quite the kick to it. I really don't know much about coffee so I'm not going to pretend I do...it was strong, and it woke me up. There you go.


For my eats I chose the delicious Breakfast Pane with smashed (organic free-range) egg, tarragon infused Hollandaise and French Chervil ($9.00).  The Pane came with ham but I asked them to leave it off...the waitress kindly offered to let me squish something else into my sambo as a ham substitute so I ended up with avocado.  It was nice for this to be offered as an option rather than having to ask for it...shows pretty good customer service I think.  Man, this was a GOOD breakfast sambo. For an extra $2.50 I added a glass of freshly squeezed OJ


The cafe may be small, but it sure delivers in terms of great food and great service. The baristas were non-stop filling coffee orders for the regulars, most of whom they knew by name.  It's a great little spot - wish it were my local (along with Circa and 3 Ropes of course)!

Room 10 is at 10 Llankelly Place, Potts Point. 


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14 comments:

  1. Llankelly Place sounds very cool. Once again you have captured the vibe in your photos...that sambo is making me SO hungry!

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  2. I LOVE this place. I usually get the fig and walnut sourdough toast with fig compote and ricotta. SO GOOD. And you're correct in pointing out that their service is really great!

    --xo.

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  3. What a great little caf! I remember when this lane way was a no-go zone. Just look at it now!

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  4. A great review Mel. Will definitely have to wander up to Potts Point and try this one. BTW - just adore your balcony garden post. Can't wait to see pics of how it grows!!

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  5. Another great review Mel! Will definitely have to wander up to Potts Point and try this one out. BTW - just adore your garden balcony post. I can't wait to see pics of how it grows ; )

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  6. Llankelly place seems like it's filling with some nice little places. I've only tried LL Wine & Dine and Wilbur's Place though, will have to try this one next time!

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  7. OMG that toast looks amaze balls! Def good customer service

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  8. I think the teeny tiny places are the best!

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  9. I've never been to that part of Sydney to be honest.. I think the only time is when I ran across there for the City 2 Surf two years ago. That breakfast Pane looks so good though. Love how they are generous with the filling. Always a good sign!

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  10. Yum, this place looks really good! I love the little holes in the wall x

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  11. I think you're right about the area being cleaned up - all except that one little street! What a great find. I love the look of your sandwich and yes, great that they offered to replace the bacon with something else - it doesn't always work out that way xx

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  12. LOL! I wonder if my old street (Kellett Street) is now Elizabeth Bay ;) Although even when I lived there the food places nearby were awesome. Makes me miss my student days. Love the breakfast Pane and the coffee!

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  13. I LOVE Llankelly! That's where my favourite wine bar (Ll Wine and Dine) is. That breakfast sandwich looks fantastic. Lucky Piggy!

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  14. Wow, great article, I really appreciate your thought process and having it explained properly, thank you!


    shce

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