Voted one of Crema Magazine's Top 5 Cafes in Sydney for 2009. An oasis of relaxation in beachside Cronulla - Grind features the sort of cosy, grungy atmosphere that you would expect to find in Newtown's King St. Its walls are lined with all sorts of knick-knacks, photos and reviews - most of them good! And there's a reason for that. Richard Calabro and his team churn out the sort of coffees that you could almost drive down to Cronulla especially for. Let's cut to the chase - they don't do food but that's not why you come to Grind. It's an espresso bar and yes, it's all about the coffee. And what great coffee it is too - it certainly holds its own with any of its more citified Sydney compatriots - smooth, bold and with an excellent crema - these guys do it right. If you're down that way, make sure you make a visit; for the true espresso aficionado, this one's definitely worth the 40 minute drive! (Nov '08)

Best coffee in the Shire, best in Sydney...