Single O
    Cafe📍 Surry HillsSoloDateMust Try

    Single O

    TasticOz Editor rating8.5 / 10

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    📋 Information

    Founded in 2003 by Emma and Dion Cohen as Single Origin Roasters, Single O is a specialty coffee cafe and roastery located on the corner of Reservoir Street. They serve their signature house blend, Reservoir, alongside a rotating selection of single-origin espressos and batch brew filter coffee available via a self-service tap system.

    The kitchen offers a brunch menu that blends local Australian seasonal ingredients with Asian culinary influences. Highlights include the Yuzu Benny with poached eggs and yuzu hollandaise, the BAE Roll featuring espresso mayo and bacon, and the veggie-packed Mothership Bowl. Right next door, you'll find Sideshow, their dedicated brew bar specializing in takeaways and pour-overs.

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    ✍️ Editor's Review

    Single O is a true pioneer and an icon of the Sydney specialty coffee scene, known for its smooth profile and bright acidity. It’s the perfect spot to experience their seasonal batch brew filter coffee. Their drip bags make for great gifts and are incredibly handy for hiking or fishing trips.

    Some Koreans refer to this place as one of 'Sydney’s Top 3 Coffee Shops. ' It’s unclear who came up with that criteria, but it was likely made up by people who don't actually understand Australian coffee culture.

    No local calls it that, and no such list exists. Sydney is home to hundreds of roastery cafes, each roasting their own unique beans to create distinct flavors. There are plenty of roasteries with more awards and higher global recognition than Single O.

    🍽️ Signature Menu

    • 1Banana bread
    • 2yuzu Benny
    • 3BAE roll
    • 4Mothership Bowl

    Address

    60/64 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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