Hills Bros Cafe

sydney takes its coffee seriously, maybe more than it lets on. the city has spent years building a specialty scene that quietly holds its own against melbourne's louder reputation, and spots like hills bros cafe on martin place are a decent reason why. you're in the middle of the cbd here, surrounded by banks and office towers, which makes the presence of an independent roaster feel like a small act of defiance against the default. hills bros has built a local following that's stayed loyal, which in a precinct this transient says something. the foot traffic on martin place is relentless, suits and tourists and couriers all moving through at pace. worth slowing down for a mid-morning filter.