Bar Lazio

A small and cosy café with dark polished floorboards with tables and chairs to match. Yes you would be forgiven (even if it is only for a moment, and then the euphoric feeling disappears) for thinking that you are eating at Italy somewhere rather than in the inner west. Great ice cream gelato; however I mainly come here for a coffee chat over a latte with a girlfriend who lives nearby. Come in the mornings if you can; otherwise if you come around 3ish you will not get much time to enjoy as this establishment closes quite early. By 4pm on any given weekday the doors are closed.
That rushed feeling isn’t good. It is not the type of establishment (don’t get me wrong) where the staff want to rush you out the door; and no pressure to drink up or else. They will still continue to clean up, and allow you plenty of time to finish your coffee in style. Fairly quiet at times, and you will get glimpses where this establishment can get quite busy, and it can be hard pressed to find a quality table. It is like a lucky dip sometimes. Just come in the mornings where possible with a friend and you will be fine and having a dandy time catching up over quality coffee.