I wasn't expecting to find a slice of Sydney in Sydenham, but café 161 Food + Drink, complete with antipodean waitress from the 'Gong, provided just that. We'd been shopping for tiles over the road and, based on a recommendation from friend Laura, headed to 161 for lunch. The small café had a counter and tables made from reclaimed Victorian doors. It sounds a little bit hipster, but didn't feel like the type of place that was trying too hard and the doors probably came from the reclamation shop further up the road.
This place is so perfect. I love it... the food, wine, the staff, even the gin and tonics taste amazing here. Everything is always spot on. And it's fairly reasonable too.
161 has a lot going for it, the staff are passionate and knowledgeable. Their menu changes regularly, the food is tasty and made from great produce. The craft beer is locally sourced and the wine is both of good quality and is reasonably priced. It's the kind of place every neighbourhood should have, which is why they have such loyal local following.
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