Alexandria

Order fettuccine carbonara and pizza slathered in cheesy sauce at this diner in Sydney’s Green Square.

Suburban Alexandria welcomes a Fratelli Fresh and Café Sopra outpost.

Bitton has steadily become a staple in the little industrial suburb of Alexandria.

Modern Vietnamese by the brothers behind Yen for Viet.

From the guts of a football-fan store, Zona Azzurri serves pizza proven for 72 hours and handmade pasta.

Plant yourself at The Potting Shed for a laid-back feast.

If you haven't waited in line here at least once, you're barely a Sydneysider.

An expansive warehouse space serving some of the best brunch and coffee in Sydney.

COOH Curl Curl Cafe and Roaster brings the wholefood movement into the old Vicinity space in Alexandria.

Huge serves of colourful plant-based food in a space designed to delight the senses.

You’ll recognise the names of the pastries at this bakehouse, but otherwise they’re completely original.

A strong sandwich and roll selection make this one good for takeaway and sit-in alike.

Experimental cocktails in a converted warehouse.

Grab a can of soft drink, punch a hole in the top and add a dash of booze. Enjoy with a feed of taco rice.

Australia's convict history is treasured at this brewery, where you can drink a Convict Lager or Hangman's Pale.

Pouring 12 vegan beers, local vegan wines and serving a full menu.

It’s sensory overload at this Old World arcade with boozy shakes.

The Lord Raglan focuses on craft beer and food that tastes best with it.

Original modern furniture, minus the aspirational price tag.

The place to pick up (barely) used designer furniture on the cheap.

Buttermilk ricotta, washed rinds, labne and fresh curd, all made in Sydney.

A second-hand furniture Mecca for treasure hunters.

The minimalist jewellery label has an Alexandria studio that’s open to the public.

A niche bakery with a wide range and sense of experimentation.