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Cafe 143

A friendly local with a former US Barista Champion behind the counter.

Charles Babinski, Igor Ivanovic and Mishka Ivanovic from Cafe 143 in Bronte.Janie Barrett

Cafe 143

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In a crazy push-button world, kicking back at this chilled cafe watching the manually operated levers of Charles Babinski’s La Marzocco Leva machine does the heart good. For the former US Barista Champion, it’s a rewarding and interactive way of making (Mecca) espresso, but he’s not fussed if you want a mocha, vanilla latte, honey shakerato or cold brew instead. Add a sopressa toastie made with Iggy’s bread while you’re there.

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