Bar seating and a relaxed-but-special vibe, plus staff who actively guide your ordering, suit a birthday or other small celebration in Newtown.

Warm, welcoming crew and heaps of seating choices inside or outside under umbrellas by the footpath, handy for a no-drama coffee stop when you need a breather between jobs.

If you want a filling cafe meal, diners describe the portions as generous and the service as friendly and attentive for an easy catch-up.

Often mentioned as popular for groups, with serving sizes that are great for sharing when you’re organising a big table.

A very casual, character-filled community-club setting that suits a mates-or-family catch-up, including groups, and it can have live entertainment on busy days.