They have expanded into five shops across Sydney, including one in Lane Cove, but I decided to visit the main Castlereagh St branch located in the heart of the city.
Pablo & Rusty's lies adjacent to the ANZ Tower as well as other office buildings, so no surprise, the place is packed at all times of the day. Fortunately, they have divided their dine-in and takeaway reception, so if you're just after a takeaway coffee, the wait shouldn't be long.
Pablo & Rusty's is not only known for their specialty coffee and teas, but their creative menus are hard to ignore, as they also pander to vegan and gluten free diets, and menu items change from time to time.
Upon my seating, a waitress immediately greeted me with a smile, and placed a bottle of water with an empty glass. Good service so far. Along with a Long Black coffee, I ordered the "grilled halloumi w/ black quinoa, kale & pistachio tabouli, artichoke hummus and preserved lemon chickpeas".
I didn't even know what the hell a tabouli was, but the grilled halloumi part caught my eye. I also suspect the staff have a much easier way of labeling these orders.
First off, the coffee was great. Fruity and floral, with no signs of bitterness. Second, the food was delicious, the freshness of ingredients was evident in the aroma, and the texture was very soft and unique for a salad. The halloumi was chewy and did not have an overwhelming saltiness.
The experience was pleasant. Coffee was top notch, and the food was clean and refined, providing a high level of satisfaction. Definitely would recommend!
161 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, pabloandrustys.com.au
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