The bookies would all go broke if their longshots were as safe a bet as this bright cafe on the main strip at Beecroft. Taking up residence at the foot of an old-school arcade, its open window is perfectly placed to tease passers-by with a view of the Kees van der Westen, Mirage Triplette Classic machine and the aroma of well-made Morgan's coffee. A single origin roast is used for macchiato, short blacks and piccolos ($3.50), which are appealingly smoky and full-bodied. Food istaken just as seriously, with everything from sandwiches and muffins to seared Atlantic salmon. Well worth a punt.

Correction: The original version of this review listed the espresso machine as a La Marzocco Mistral Triplette. This is incorrect and has been changed in the text.