Espresso Train is decorated with children's drawings. As you walk in, you're greeted by these, the inviting red leather couch and Judi's, the owner, warm, welcoming smile.
Judi and her staff know most of their customer's name. But not only this, they remember the small things about their regulars. In my case: my university degree, my hometown, my boyfriend's travelling, my internship. They don't fake customer service, they own it.
Both Espresso Train's food and drinks menus are limited. But this is not to say that you won't find something to tickle your fancy. My Muffin Top, Drummoyne's gourmet muffin bakery, is owned by Judi's daughter, and thus, it's to no surprise that Espresso Train stocks their muffin. These make the cafe really, and well, if I had the choice of sweet or savoury, I know what I would pick. Their muffins are some of the best in Sydney. The passionfruit and coconut My Muffin Top muffin ($4.50) I had was purely divine. Unlike some other muffins, it was full, to the brim of big, juicy chunks of fresh fruit. The passionfruit icing had bite and perfectly complemented the shaved coconut. The iced coffee was different to most iced coffees, although still nice. An Espresso Train iced coffee is more like a milkshake, with some ice cream thrown in. The presentation is also not the best, I'd rather be able to see what I am drinking and how fast I am consuming it, but this doesn't lessen the taste.
The decor at Espresso Train isn't special, it's simple - with wooden stools, wooden benches, framed drawings from regulars (albeit most baby cino drinkers), a blackboard menu, and that couch. Nonetheless, simple isn't bad, but rather inviting and homely.
Inviting and homely: not much more can be said about the joyous cafe family I have found at Espresso Train.
Espresso Train, Shop 2, 2 Lackey St, Summer Hill
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