Toby's Estate Roastery, Cafe and Tea Emporium, City Road, Chippendale

Toby's Estate Roastery, Cafe and Tea Emporium, City Road, Chippendale
Saturday 17 December, 2005

We arrived here with the specific intention of buying organic coffee. It didn't take long for us to get sidetracked. On entering you are drawn to the glass cabinet with beautiful quiches, tarts, baguettes etc. I immediately decided I wanted the pumpkin, feta and onion quiche - it was delicious.

This location houses the roasting premises of Toby's Estate with a large factory/ warehouse out the back. The open plan cafe is nestled amongst the large dark wooden bookshelves that display the tempting teas, coffee beans and equipment.

I was completely engaged in a conversation with a gorgeous staff member about which coffee I should purchase when Jen jumps in and commences her 324 questions assault on him. I decided to go with Peru which is grown in the Villa Rica area of the Eastern Andes Mountains at an altitude of up to 1800 metres. It is described as a smooth, rich and balanced coffee with a smokey caramel aftertaste. Simply divine.

Toby's Estate Roastery, Cafe & Tea Emporium - 32-36 City Road, Chippendale - (02) 92111459

http://www.tobysestate.com.au