At the end of the recently opened Steam Mill Lane is a cafe that looks you’re inside a piece of activated charcoal. There was no signage whatsoever identifying the cafe until mid-August, but those in the know knew it as the second branch of Darlinghurst’s Edition Coffee Roasters known for its fusion of Nordic and Japanese flavours.
We start with a Long Black Coffee ($4.00) made with beans from Costa Rica. The coffee is fruity with a prominent acidity and mild sweetness, recalling notes of apple.
This is the Butter poached prawns, apple, pearl senbei ($15.00)
The cubed prawns are tender and juicy with a sweet tanginess from the fresh apples, while the pearl senbei is dusted with seaweed, bringing pops of umami and crunch. Overall, this is a beautifully plated dish, ticking all the boxes in terms of texture and flavour, though not worth the price.
To finish, this is the Miso banana bread with yuzu curd ($5.50), a bargain compared to the prawns. The banana bread is moist and soft with a pleasant savoury flavour from the miso that’s contrasted well with a generous dollop of zesty and sweet yuzu curd. Yum!
The moody ambience and the friendly staff are most impressionable at this branch of Edition Coffee Roasters, along with the good coffee and sweets. The food is tasty, but there is more satisfying and generously portioned food to be had elsewhere at a similar price point.
Edition Coffee Roasters is located at 60 Darling Dr, Haymarket NSW 2000.