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Cafe XXII (22)

22 Union St, Sydney, New South Wales 2009, Australia
(02) 9552 3093
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Ranked #625 of 2,951 restaurants in Sydney
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Italian
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Sydney, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Extremely popular restaurant in Pyrmont, Sydney. The menu changes every four days and is not written - the waiters recite it verbally to you. Food is very good whether it be Brunch, Lunch or Dinner. It gets very busy on a Sunday morning, so pays to get there early or find somewhere else. I do have to mention that although... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We have been eating here for years but since it changed owners, it isn't very nice. The service is very slow and the food is average at best. Although the menu hasn't changed much the quality and presentation certainly has. We ate there last night and we won't be going back. Sorry. More

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Sydney, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Really good spot with great food a quiet Saturday morning. Not as busy as on a Sunday. Coffee is excellent. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Get your sunday on with an all day breakfast and a coffee - read the paper - catch up with friends. Laid back atmosphere and good grub. Perfect for a lazy morning. Love this place. More

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Montreal, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Wow... All I can say is wow. We had a group of 9 people for dinner and everyone loved every single dish they had (and we all ordered entree, main, and dessert). The ambience and service were fantastic too. It was a little pricey but definitely worth it. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We ate breakfast at this little eatery whilst saying at the casino n Sydney. We had a variety off eg and muesli dishes which were all tasty and the meals well prepared and presented. For a family of 5 we spent around $100 on both days. Thoroughly recommended. More

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

The service was friendly and the coffee was very good. Ordered a late lunch here on a Saturday and the steak sandwich was delish. Reasonably priced as well with a well-kept decor. Recommended More

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venice, italy
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2010

This is a nicely located cafe in Pyrmont. There are tables outside and the street was quiet on a Saturday morning. We went there for a brunch and had an enjoyable experience with an egg-benedict and banana on toast with honey and strawberry. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2008

Really nice place for a casual dinner or brunch. Their calamari is the standout here - lightly floured and flash fried, served with balsamic vinegar, rocket and cherry tomatoes. The Lasagne was pleasant, if not a little bland. Desserts could do with some improvement. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2008

XXII is my favourite local hangout. The coffee is great, the menu fantastic (breaky, lunch and dinner) and the service exceptional (did I mention the wine list?). In the evenings, the menu changes from night to night including the desserts. A visit to XXII brings back the nostalgia of living the urban life in Sydney (why did I move?!). By... More

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