Gertrude & Alice - named after you know who - is a jewel of a cafe, with a memorable menu and lined floor to ceiling with used books to buy or peruse while you nosh. Don't bother to pull out your mobile. There's no Wi-Fi on purpose. Regulars include academics, artsy types and people who swear by the chai. The partners behind this literary oasis are Jane Turner, a bibliophile who can track down the most elusive book, and Katerina Cosgrove, co-founder of Sappho Books and novelist.

gertrudeandalice.com.au

+61 2 9130 5155