Spoiled for choice.

After spending the day in the office and with the sun shining, I thought the time was right for checking out the many cafes in the main drag in Redfern Street.

My first stop was at the Crepe & Coffee Co. (actually in Regent Street) where most people leaving the train station would pass by.

Brad is the owner and with a new baby is proof that men can do two things at once (although he  did have someone else holding the baby while I was there).

Specialising in crepes, Brad also has a weekly stall at Eveleigh Markets which shows that his quality of product is good as the Markets are very particular as to who operates there. Open 7 days a week, I would say his hands are full

Moving along Regent Street is the Appetite Cafe owned by Lym

a funky little cafe which I have been to a number of times - the coffee is good and the service friendly. Lym has been there for 5 years and is open 7 days from 6am to 6pm - the hours are so long in this business.

Now, along Redfern Street to Coffee Tea and Me. Now this place pumps 7 days a week, rain hail or shine people are sitting out on mismatched chairs and boxes. The shop used to be a barbers' and is simply a small hole in the wall. The coffee is very good and they start the day with a range of bagels with between 7-9 fillings and the usual muffins, all freshly made. By the time I was there, not too much left in the display counter.

Joanna is the Manager and the cafe has been open since April - talk about making your mark on the street. Totally unassuming from the outside, it still pulls the punters in. This photo was taken at 3pm - normally there is anywhere up to 20 people queuing for their caffeine hit.

Across the road is Baffi & Mo a very stylish cafe owned and run by Regina and Roy. They bought the business 2 years ago and Regina bakes the cakes - her gluten free chocolate cake is fast becoming a favourite, and mine is the flourless orange cake. Their chef Hardy, did his apprenticeship at Tetsuyas and before Baffi was at Watermark. Seeking a more humane work load they are fortunate to have him at the stove.

Open 7 days from 7-3pm and serving all day breakfast they bring a stylish place to Redfern.

Just love the walllpaper.

Regina was concerned she didn't look after a long day - I don't agree.

They have 2 fabulous zinc tables, mismatched chairs and a couple of leather couches. It is a bright and comfortable place to pass the time. Roy gave me a yum muffin to take home which will be my breakfast tomorrow morning while I do the SMH crossword. Heaven.

Last stop for the day was Tapeo - I have been here many times and intend to go in the evening to sample the tapas menu. You can book which is always a comfort for me, 8084 7237 as I hate waiting - (for anything, really).

The owner is from Israel and his name is Liora. The main cafe opened 18 months ago and 3 months ago he opened up next door with a bakery and another espresso machine. The bread is baked at their place in Botany and is 100% organic.

They are very very lucky to have Ray Kersch baking their gluten free pastries - which I will have to try another time.

Liora worked at Sopra in Dank Street before Tapeo and shows a warmth and enthusiasm for what he is doing. Here he is standing in front of an almost empty bread display counter.

Isak the barista made me an excellent coffee - I put my spoon into it before photographing which ruined it a bit.

Well, there are a couple of other little hole in the wall cafes in side streets, but as they were closed by the time I got there, they will have to wait until next time.