Friday, August 10, 2012

Double Roasters, Marrickivlle

When Big Sister suggested brunch at Double Roasters in Marrickville I totally dismissed her. I mean what do Big Sisters know about stuff like cool cafes and eating (never mind the fact that she actually lives in Marrickville and around the corner from Double Roasters).  Instead I dragged her to Petty Cash Cafe. At our next brunch catch up I having serious decision-making issues...chopping and changing my mind about cafes so much that I decided we should just go to Double Roasters and be done with it.


WOW! What a GREAT cafe. Turns out Big Sister does know a thing or two about great places to eat.  The cafe is buzzing - even on a wet, cold and windy Friday morning. Double Roaster is located in an old warehouse on Victoria Road - it's main purpose was as a coffee roasters and they've now branched out into a cafe. The space has a distinctly industrial feel and the cafe is fitted out with loads of interesting retro pieces - old style cash register, vintage scales, old drawers used to hide the cutlery. LOVE it!  So much to look at.



We both start with a Skinny Cappuccino ($3.00 for a regular) that comes in an enormous cup.  I'm not going to pretend I know much about coffee just because I'm eating brunch at a coffee roasters...it was good, strong with a generous sprinkle of chocolate (very important)!  We later switch to a pot of Fresh Mint Tea ($4.00). I love this - it's something I've actually made at home after investing in a small mint bush for my balcony garden.



The staff at Double Roasters are SUPER friendly and happily answer questions about the menu (their meat isn't free-range yet, but they hope to get this side of things sorted by the end of the year...good job).

I choose the Sauted Field Mushrooms on Sourdough topped with Percorino cheese ($8.00) and it's good, really simple flavours, but the meaty mushrooms are a winner.  Big Sister decided to have Poached Pembroke Farm Organic Free-range Eggs with Toast ($8.50).  To this she added a side of smoked salmon ($4.00 as a side) avocado and roasted tomatoes ($3.00 each).


Because we're lingering and catching up (and because I'm still a tad peckish) we decide to split a Caramel Slice (I can't remember how much this was, about $3 or $4) to have with our Peppermint Teas. Our slice was wonderful...really crumbling biscuit base, gooey caramel and the best chocolate layer.


Double Roasters is at 199 Victoria Road, Marrickville.

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16 comments:

  1. What a fantastic find! Yay for big sisters!

    SSG xxx

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  2. Love it, I can feel the warmth from here...love the old school souvenir teaspoons :)

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  3. oh yum i've had a huge craving for mushrooms all week!

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  4. I've heard plenty about this place! Love mushies on toast. Don't know what it is but I sure have a soft spot for it.

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  5. So many cafes to visit in Marrickville! BTW, I'm digging your photos & photo layout.

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  6. That looks like a great cafe and the prices are so reasonable - nothing like that in my part of Sydney! xx

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  7. I am glad big sister knows something occassionally

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  8. oh i love this cafe!!! big sister usually do know a thing or two... or so they say :)

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  9. this has been on my to go list! I heard Double Roasters and Cornersmith in Marrickville are both really good cafes :)

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  11. breakfast food makes me happy :) what a great way to spend the morning with your sis!

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  12. I heart anything with mushrooms. You made me crave mushrooms now Mel!!!

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  13. There are so many good cafes in Marrickville now, totally get the decision issues!!! What a great find - that mint tea sounds just perfect ; )

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  14. I just love how Marrickville is on the up and up and have been meaning to get to Double Roasters for quite some time. Looks great!

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  15. I have such wonderful memories of eating caramel slice throughout childhood! That one sounds so good :)

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  16. The design of the place from the interior to the menu & packaging is awesome. Really trendy I must say. Coffee and the mushrooms look great. Will definitely have to check out this place! Great find indeed.

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