Double Mac is primary a takeaway joint that has a few seats out the front if you feel like staying for awhile. I suppose most people are grabbing coffee on their way to the office so the lack of seats isn't a bit deal. When I have time I always prefer to sit and enjoy my coffee...especially if I'm on holidays...so I appreciate that there are a few seats on offer.
The only breakfast/brunch/lunch offering in terms of food is toasted sandwiches that are pre-made and just waiting to be toasted. It's simple but hits the spot and a good idea for someone operating a cafe in such a small space. I opt for a toasted cheese and tomato sandwich which I think possibly came with a slice of Kraft Singles...love it. I hoping in time the selection of ingredients expands. I can see "gourmet toasties" being a big hit as this would make a perfect Saturday breakfast...coffee and a fancy toastie.
It's a STINKING hot day when I visit Double Mac and as much as I want to try the coffee all I can face is a Charlies Blood Orange Juice.
Sadly juice has no caffeine! I was pleasantly surprised to find that Double Mac serves iced-coffee. Owner Chris has installed a small ice-machine in the cafe which makes me VERY happy! The coffee is good and really welcomed on such a HOT day. I also grab a friand - I think it may be a lemon drizzle friand, so good!
Double Mac is at Shop 8, 85 Macquarie Street, Parramatta. They are also open on Saturday's until noon - yay for more weekend options. Owner Chris is super friendly and this little spot is a welcomed addition to the 'hood!
That is a small cafe...... I see a lot of hole-in-the-wall coffee shops around. They seem to do quite well just focusing on making a good coffee?
ReplyDeleteParramatta? Where's that?? (I'M JOKING). Looks like a good spot, I actually live even further west and am rarely in Parramatta which I feel is becoming detrimental to my good eatin'. Gourmet jaffles will totally be a thing! Just look at the Jafe Jaffles truck, it's the beginning of a fancy-casual revolution.
ReplyDeleteLove cheese and tomato toasties!
ReplyDeleteGreat find.. and sometimes the hole in the wall cafes are the best ones!
ReplyDeleteThat's the kind of iced coffee I like: coffee + ice (as opposed to a sugar bomb of ice cream and whipped cream).
ReplyDeleteThat is my kind of iced coffee too...coffee and ice and a little milk. No cream, ice cream or syrup. I like the look of this place!
ReplyDeleteawsome coffee.. awsome bloke
ReplyDeleteNow that's one small work space! Pity it's so far from my hood.
ReplyDeleteWhoah that is poky! I like the Double theme though - wonder what the name of their next place will be!
ReplyDeleteIt's cute isn't it. He does have to step outside to change his mind - boom tish.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's good for locals...but you have so many great places already on your doorstep.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
ReplyDeleteI think this is called an "iced latte" in case you ever need to order one in Sydney...it's all very confusing trying to order an iced coffee sans ice-cream these days?
ReplyDeleteSame. The cream/ice-cream makes my feel sick...
ReplyDeleteIt's a great little space...and open on Saturday's too which is a double plus.
ReplyDeleteI can't hear you! LOL! Parramatta is where all the awesome food bloggers live!
ReplyDeleteI agree! If you can do a few things really well then that is all you need to be successful.
ReplyDeleteI've come here a couple times for takeaway coffee now! Really nice owner. He recognized me later on church street.
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