The Paramount Coffee Project, Surry Hills

Rain does not deter people on weekends, it’s almost like we finally have our own time and nothing, and I mean, absolutely nothing can stop us from going out. We learned the hard way, we thought to give The Grounds a try, but the wait was an hour and a half. So, we decided to go to Paramount Coffee, and were luckily down to a 25-minute wait.

“What is there to eat there?” Miss DT asked after I suggested Paramount.

“Soft shell crab burger,” A statement was made.

“That’s what I am having,” Miss DT was sold, and there she didn’t even look at the menu from that point once we arrived.

Too easy.

Left: Rose ice tea $5.00
Left: Salted pistachio and nutella milkshake $8.00

We all got sold on the salted pistachio and nutella milkshake, but Miss DT got distracted by the rose ice tea unfortunately it brought a lot of disappointment to her. There was no trace of rose, she describes it as watered down iced black tea. The milkshake was yum. However, there was one problem, with a awesome dollop of nutella at the bottom, but it gets stuck in your straw much too easily, which makes it hard to enjoy your milkshake without having a blocked straw.

Soft shell crab bun $20

The last time I came was … I don’t even remember when, but the soft shell crab burger, was just the burger. But now … it comes with crackling!!! Like, oh my, hello beautiful crackles!! This did not disappoint Miss DT at all.

Avo rye $13 (add bacon and egg $5 each)

The brother ordered the avo rye, and enjoyed it thoroughly. I had a taste bite and the avocado was fresh, with the subtle tang. My brother really surprises me with his change of attitude on food, never in my life would I have imagined to have ordered something like this. But in order to be healthy, he does anything.

Steam bun with pulled pork $15

I on the other hand never make the right choices, based on health that is. But seeing the steamed bun come out as we were waiting, I knew what I wanted. The bun perhaps were not as fluffy and soft as I would have liked, but it’s a massive bun, the size of Three Williams’ narnies. I loved the fresh crunch from the apple slaw, the textural bite with the peanuts. But would have loved a little more sauce, as it got a little dry after a few more bites.

Patatas bravas $5

And as I said, I really don’t make the healthiest of choices – so added a side of patatas bravas as well, because why not? Slightly crispy, dipped in the side dressing giving a little more flavour, but not necessary.

Cinnamon cronut $5

Sweet tooth between Miss DT and I were had. I mean, the brother has it too, for his love for the scrolls from Oregano Bakery – but he also has good self control when on a diet. The cinnamon cronut was sprinkled, no, rolled in cinnamon sugar and we dig through our nails after to start cleaning it out. But I love all things cinnamon so this won me over instantly. I still want to try a cruffin!

So have you tried a cruffin yet? What are your thoughts on these new baby inventions of mixing two great things into one?

Hit: Soft Shell Crab Burger

Miss: Rose Ice Tea

Paramount Coffee Project

80 Commonwealth Street,

Surry Hills