Cordial occupies a rather prosaic space in a modern block on the suburban side of Newtown's trendy King St. Whilst some might say it doesn't possess a great deal of cafe 'character', the outlook through the dappled light of the surrounding trees, and the outdoor seating area is very pleasant. The menu is simple, offering typical cafe breakfast staples, like Eggs Benedict [$11], Corn Fritters [$12.50] and Pancakes [$12.50] and a good range of sandwiches. But what impressed most was the quality of the meals - Lib had the Corn Fritters [$12.50] and I had the Cordial Special Burger with chicken breast, eggplant, sweet potato and basil mayonnaise [$13.00], and both were cooked very well. Service was impeccable - friendly and efficient, and the Golden Cobra coffee was perfectly made. This is an excellent cafe; while not fancy, the space it inhabits is light and open, and the food, coffee and service put many fancier joints to shame. [AF] Sept '08

Finally a cafe thats carrying on the tradition of the great newtown breakfast. It changed hands a year or so. since then, i go here every am for a take away and every weekend for breakfast.Their food is very good( better than a cafe really) and the coffee has been changed to the golden cobra. i havent heard of it but tastes beautiful. viva la 'newtown breakfast'.