TWO GOOD CAFE
Two Good Co, a social enterprise that supports woman at-risk, has opened its first cafe in Darlinghurst, inside the new headquarters of the Paul Ramsay Foundation. It’s a stunning sandstone, heritage listed, former church, recently refurbished and now known as Yirranma Place.
“Yirranma” is translated from Gadigal to “many-create” and the whole space is for for-purpose organisations, social enterprises and philanthropy to come together to tackle social problems and break cycles of disadvantage in Australia.
The Two Good Co social enterprise began with a street bbq, later an organic soup kitchen founded by former engineer Rob Caslick, and has branched out to sell catering-style salads and soups, supply meals for refuges and shelters, and provide employment pathway programs for vulnerable women. Its buy-one-give-one meal model is a simple and effective idea.
Alongside cafe staples, the Two Good has monthly specials, and recipe collaborations with a range of chefs. It kicked off with Three Blue Ducks’ Darren Robertson’s oozie cauliflower-cheese toastie and a salad of Italian sausage, pear, lentils and watercress. August specials will be curated by Belinda Jeffery, and Matt Moran's croque monsieur will debut in September.
The cafe also offers a concierge service for the building, which houses co-working spaces, an art gallery and recital hall.
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm.
262 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
LUMIERE CAFE
Lumiere Café is a bustling inner-city cafe just a block away from Taylor Sq and the Rainbow Crossing on the Darlo and Surry Hills border. Its a local’s favourite for all day breakfast and brunch.
So much choice! From the popular Ricotta Hot Cakes and French Brioche to the savoury favorites of the Corn Cake Stack and USA Burger. There’s a large selection of Eggs Benedict options. Great coffee too. Plus lots of gluten free and vegan options.
Owner Effie is warm and hospitable and will make sure you don’t leave hungry! Look out for their Bottomless Brunch deals especially around Mardi Gras time, when they really turn on the drag queen entertainment.
Made in the USA Burger
Sit indoors or outdoors and watch the passing parade. Access is easy and they’re also family, pet and wheelchair friendly.
425 Bourke Sy, Surry Hills
SHIFT EATERY
SHIFT EATERY lays claim to Sydney’s “first vegan deli, serving up tasty af cruelty-free food”. They’re truly passionate about offering a variety of exciting options for both lifelong vegans and those that are just making the shift. It’s all about tasty options - sometimes you want a healthy wholefood bowl and other times, you just want to go all out and eat otherworldly decadent.
Shift is renowned for the World’s Best Vegan Bacon & Egg Bagel - so popular that it sells out most mornings, however don’t stress if you miss out, there are plenty of other options including all-day breakfasts and tasty af salads and bowls. They also stock a massive range of vegan deli items and goodies and you can order ahead for take-away or delivery.
241 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
