Sydney Eat Street: What to eat along Harris St in Pyrmont
A walk along Harris St offers a peek into Pyrmont’s evolution from an industrial town with pubs catering to wharfies and quarry workers, to the trendy cafes and contemporary dining options suited to Sydney’s discerning foodies.
A walk along Harris St offers a peek into Pyrmont’s evolution from an industrial town with pubs catering to wharfies and quarry workers, to the trendy cafes and contemporary dining options suited to Sydney’s discerning foodies.
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CALL ME HARRIS
Those in the know will have you believe it’s too long a trek just for coffee but venture down Harris St to the water’s edge, and you’ll quickly realise that’s just their ploy to keep this lovely urban oasis, otherwise known as Pirrama Park, a secret.
John Digiorgio and Vince Ieraci have channelled their experience in events and catering to transform an empty courtyard into a full-sized cafe within a relaxed “garden setting”, complete with white picket fence.
Here you can grab a cup of Three Pence coffee, a snack and continue on with your walk or sit down and take in the surrounds with generous portions of Vince’s eggs Benedict with crabmeat or the towering avocado stack.
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Later in the afternoon, swap that coffee for an Aperol Spritz and savour some lunch dishes such as the classic prime beef burger or The Zoodles, zucchini linguine with rocket pesto and cherry tomatoes.
Besides serving as a cafe, they can tailor the space to catered events and will soon be open Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner drinks.
— Harris St and Pirrama Rd, Pirrama Park
TWO SIS & CO
She worked in the kitchen at some of Sydney’s finer hotels and owned a CBD cafe but Mem Toncharoenpong needed something more.
“I wanted to make something really different, something prettier,” she says.
It’s safe to say she and co-owner Eve Suwanichkui have aced that mission.
Inside this buzzing cafe with its crisp white interior are dishes and drinks straight from the pages of a child’s storybook.
Try the signature aqua marine-blue mermaid pancakes, layered with whipped mascarpone, covered with a peanut butter sauce then topped with tiny coloured bit of chocolate and a fondant mermaid tail.
And because no ocean princess should ever swim alone add the refreshing and nutritious Mermaid Bowl — blue spirulina smoothie with watermelon, bananas and blueberries.
While you may be lured in by the novel presentation, it’s the food itself that will make your visit a fairytale.
— 306 Harris St
THE TERMINUS
After a $2 million makeover, patrons of The Terminus can enjoy an inspired menu by renowned chef Colin Fassnidge with Jamie Gannon helming the kitchen.
You can indulge in Colin’s signature suckling pig sausage roll with apple sauce washing it down with a bespoke beer, The Terminus, from local brewer Endeavour, or for something lighter, try the fig and prosciutto salad.
However, the true tip for the table is the melt-in-your-mouth lamb shoulder that is doused with an addictive salsa verde.
It’s served with market-fresh whole gingered carrots and greens such as kale and broccoli and more-ish Parmesan truffle thick cut spuds.
— 61 Harris St
SOCIAL BREW CAFE
Little did owners Andrew Antoniou and Carla Alvim know three years ago that their vision of a social scene with good brew (thus Social Brew) would be shared by so many people.
Dishes such as the Loaded Double Double are a must. An Aussie take on the French breakfast favourite, Croque Monsieur, they use locally sourced double-smoked Black Forest Ham, double cheese melt of vintage cheddar and Emmental, real ale and honey mustard, béchamel and free range fried egg with crème fraiche on white sourdough.
— 224 Harris St
QUARRYMANS HOTEL
This historic pub has long been a favourite watering hole for locals and after some recent refurbishments, a go-to spot for good food, great beer and fab cocktails.
The main bar has been stripped back to rustic woods and boasts around 30 beers on tap.
Upstairs is another story, with a revamped rooftop bar that channels Southern California chic all year round, offering inventive cocktails, an Americana menu and plenty of space to lounge.
— 214-216 Harris St
MUST TRY
DR DOUGH DONUTS
Leaving their corporate jobs to venture out into the world of doughnut making, husband-wife team Geoff and Kristy were understandably anxious but when their Dr Dough Donuts outlet went from single digit sales to over 500 doughnuts a day within a matter of months they knew they had made the right call.
Their custom-designed special-order doughnuts mainly make the corporate rounds but can easily be tailored to birthdays and other events. Or you can just swing by their shop, Mug Life and grab yourself a treat.
— Mug Life, Dr Dough Donuts; 308 Harris St
FUSION JAPANESE PASTA
Fusions can be a tricky word in the foodie-world and often even trickier to deliver on a plate. But here at EIJU, chef Hideki Okazaki pairs his extensive experience in French and Italian fine dining with subtle Japanese influences to create unexpected yet delicious dishes.
The menu changes regularly with the seasons which means you’ll be coming back time and again just to taste what clever Asian flavours he has added to classic Italian pasta
— Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining; 196 Harris St
ESPRESSO MARTINI
The folks at this bookshop/cafe/bar have clearly read up on their cocktails, as Edition Book Bar is rumoured to have one of the best espresso martinis in town.
The secret is in the sugar. For those who prefer their caffeinated tipple a bit sweeter, opt for one with made with Kahlua but if you prefer to have espresso as the dominant flavours opt for the top shelf coffee liqueur from Mr Black.
Or at $10 a glass, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-7pm linger a bit longer and try both.
— Edition Book Bar; 181 Harris St
BANH MI
True fans of the Vietnamese pork roll know that not all of this lunchtime fave are made equally but purists in Pyrmont can be grateful to have the real deal in their hood.
The baguette roll is crispy on the outside, soft enough on the inside to hold the generous helpings of the requisite sliced pork, pate, coriander, cucumber, crunchy carrots, sliced chillies, a sweet and sour fish sauce dressing. And of course, more chillies.
— Banh Mi Co; 76 Harris St
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