Siri W.
Yelp
Alright, I'm about to get superlative here. This is the best effing cup of coffee I have ever had in my entire life. That's no lie.
Being from Canada, I have noticed that Sydney is insane about their coffee. In a good way. They are intense, dedicated and not about to screw around with their caffeine intakes. Drip coffee is a dirty word in Sydney. So when I was recommended Campos in Newtown as the be-all-and-end-all of coffee experiences, I was unsure what to expect. I had already been blown away by Sydney coffee, how much better could it be? Turns out, a lot.
The place is all tucked away down Missenden road. It would be quite easy to walk by and not notice it. It's not very big, and quite simple inside, but when I walked in (or tried to) on a Tuesday around 10, the place was jammed full of people waiting for coffee. I was unsure of where the line began since the sheer volume of patrons obstructed any formation of what might possibly be a line, so I just made my way up to the counter, asked for a cappuccino and sat back.
It took a good amount of time, but given the amount of people also waiting for coffee, I was not surprised and in no particular hurry either. So I waited. I people watched. I observed the barista's in their zenlike state of concentration. And I finally got my coffee. There being no place to chill, I decided to take it for a walk and took my first sip. Holeeey Cow. So good. So velvety, rich, unbelievably delicious that I had to stop walking, get my lean on and enjoy.
So glad this is in my neighbourhood. Campos, I'll be seeing you again real soon.