Badde Manors

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This place holds so much memories for me - I used to go to this vegetarian cafe at least once a week while studying at the adjacent University of Sydney. The place is always packed with students, because they serve amazing food for a very reasonable price. Apart from various breakfast dishes, hot meals and sandwiches, Badde Manors also makes some amazing cakes and unique beverages I haven't seen in many other places.

Chai, $5
This home-brewed chai is the reason I have remained so devoted to Badde Manors throughout the years. Stove-cooked, smooth and with just the right kick of ginger, this little pot yields two glass cups' worth of chai. Bargain.


Hot cider & cloves, $5
The hot cider and cloves is an acquired taste - it is literally warmed up apple cider with cloves and a slice of lemon. The cider, despite being hot, is by no means flat; and the lemon makes this a warming yet still refreshing drink.


Sahleb $4.50
Sahleb is a Turkish milk drink of aromatic rosewater, cinnamon and honey. It is rich, dense, and tastes just like a warm hug.


Haloumi Sandwich, $12.50
This haloumi sandwich defines simple but good - just look at these vibrant colours! The ingredients are incredibly fresh, the haloumi perfectly grilled, the buns soft and the pesto fragrant. 

Soup of the Day, $11.50
The soup of the day is a kidney beans, vegetables and tomato soup, served with the softest, chewiest slice of sourdough. The soup has a beaautiful, balanced flavour, and kept me full for the entire day. The portion size is also incredibly generous.

Score: 5 / 5
One of the best spots for a bite in Sydney, hands down. If all vegetarian food tasted like they came out of the Badde Manors kitchen, I'd be a happy vegetarian for the rest of my life. There is also, of course, the sentimental reasons - I have spent many a happy hour chatting with friends across their wooden benches.
Cost: very reasonable for generous portions and good quality ingredients. Food and beverage at under $20, easy.
Address: 1/37 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Website: http://www.baddemanorscafe.com.au/ 

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