So happy that this unique cafe has opened in beautiful Annandale. The back story is very interesting, and it's more than a cafe, as they sell seasonal produce such as fruit preserves. Lovely interior and warm service,
Delicious and heart food, excellent coffee and quite simply a feel-good vibe. Really worth a look, and all at a very fair price.
With the minimalist blonde wood design, a Scando-inspired breakfast and single origin coffees from Sample and Mecca, the new Cornersmith Annandale is definitely on-trend. Housed in an old milk bar on the edge of Hinsby Park, they’re the corner store-come-café of a new generation. Instead of sliced white bread and mixed lollies, this modern day corner store offers up Cornersmith pickles, preserves and chutneys, Alto olive oil, and Nonie’s gluten free charcoal bread. And while users of corners stores old and new, all visit them looking for convenience, here it’s likely that locals are also seeking food ethics and sustainability. I popped in for gander and a refreshing Cucumber and Basil Soda ($6) that wasn’t overly sweet. From their short all-day vegetarian menu I chose a lunch-friendly Poached Egg Roll ($14). Their use of ingredients like a house-made tasty lime pickle help to ensure that even a simple poached egg roll with Maffra cheddar, snow pea and cabbage ‘slaw, ...read more
A recent addition to Annandale. It is the sister cafe to the original one in Marrickville. Once I stepped in this cafe, it has a pleasing aesthetic. There are lots of tables for 2 and 4's as well a large communal table towards the back of the cafe. I planted myself in one of those seats for a late lunch.
The service is friendly. They offer seasonal and ethical food. An all vegetarian menu, I am usually a meat eater so it would be a challenge to not have any on the menu.
The Cornersmith Plate - A Tomato Feast caught my eye as I love tomatoes and combined with a buffalo mozzarella it seemed like a good combo. I was not ...read more
