Café Sofia, 7 Swanson St Erskineville.

Café Sofia always does good coffee and the food can be great, especially on week days and before 9am on weekends before it gets too busy.

Vegan status: Several options on the menu specifically listed as vegan

Price range: $10 - $15 meals, $2.80 for coffee

Restaurant style: Small café with seating out the front and back, order at the counter

Recommendations: Mushroom, tomato and avocado on rye and braised tofu with rye