Doppio Espresso

Yep, I’ve definitely reached that part of my reviews of places that I really didn’t like, and this is definitely one of them. Sure, the place was packed, and the coffee was okay (though I wouldn’t rave about it), but the staff is pretty cold and sharp. The main reason I came here was, well, to check it out (as I tend to do with a lot of places, especially when I am on holiday) and to also see what their coffee was like. Unfortunately, while the coffee was okay (though not all that great) the staff simply let the entire place down. Maybe it was just that I wasn’t one of the regulars, or that they were pretty run off their feet, but I really didn’t like this place one bit.

Was looking for a nice coffee shop to read, and I came across Doppio Espresso. Great location, good coffee, great service, and pleasant atmosphere.
Great location: I’ve always walked on George street, but I discovered Pitt street is even nicer! Less crowded, quieter, and more tree shades. Doppio Espresso is located at the heart of CBD, convenient and accessible.
Good coffee: I ordered an ice mocha and it far exceeded my own expectations! First of all, I loved the way they presented it in a mason jar. Second, I’m a big ice cream, chocolate, and coffee lover. My ice mocha had a good balance of all three goodies. It wasn’t overly sweet or overly bitter– just right.
Great service: The servers were all really attentive and friendly. They made the effort to ask me specifically what I wanted for my orders– ice cream in my ice mocha? Toast and butter for my banana bread?
Pleasant atmosphere: Loved the décor and set up of the coffee shop– local and friendly atmosphere. The music volume was also just right– in my case, I went to Doppio Espresso intending on drinking a nice cup of coffee and reading some books. The music had no lyrics, so it was pleasant and at the same time not distracting.
Why is it missing a star?
— The inside sitting space is a little too cramped. Great for a short stay, but not for a long sitting.
— As I was reaching the end of my ice mocha, the server came multiple times to clear my plate/​mug. It felt like I was being rushed to leave.
In general, I really enjoyed my stay at Doppio Espresso :)

After a morning run to see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge this morning I was famished. I was looking for healthy breakfast options all up George Street, but just could not settle for a baked good today.
I reached my serviced apartment block and hadn’t found anything, then I looked across the road and saw Doppio Espresso. A muffin it is, I thought. I got inside and all my dreams were answered, with a big bowl of Bircher muesli, with a big bowl of yoghurt and fruit next to it.
They had heaps of other breakfast options (cooked to eat in) and lots to takeaway too. Smoked salmon rolls, blueberry glazed bagels, muffins and much more.
The guys were really nice behind the counter and it looks like they could make a good cup of coffee too. They do catering. Oh and the Bircher was delicious.