On a sunny corner opposite Gordon station is the original Pablo & Rusty's. Come for the coffee (doppio, Aeropress or double ristretto flat white) and stay for the tight selection of tasty treats: fig and walnut loaf served with dollops of ricotta and honey, Bircher loaded with stewed fruits. Breakfast rolls burst with fillings from fried egg to spinach and bacon, while servings of smoked salmon bruschetta arrive on rustic wooden boards. Stretch out at the communal table or curl up on a couch by the window. Coffee is small-batch roasted and you can grab a bag of beans for DIY. Also Lane Cove 9418 8005, Sydney Olympic Park, 9764 2964 and Epping 9868 4828.