Barista vs Chef

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Pasta plates such as linguine with smoked salmon, mushrooms and shallots, in creamy rose sauce.

Expect a Modern Australian menu with an authentic Italian influence when dining at Barista vs Chef on Clarence Street in East Sydney. Owned and operated by brother and sister team, Carmelo and Livia, this bustling café has an industrial feel from steel stools, bench and cosy table settings and cabinets overflowing with all manner of temptations for guests looking for grab-and-go options. Those looking to start their day the right way can devour breaky options such as shakshuka eggs with spinach, potato, feta, shallots, tomato, parsley and toasted sourdough; or eggs Florentine with smoked salmon, mushroom, spinach and Hollandaise on toasted rye sourdough. The lunch crowd is satisfied with choices like an Angus beef burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and beetroot relish and BBQ mayo.