Cavalier 1.0 - St Leonards, Sydney

Cavalier 1.0 in St Leonards is a bustling espresso bar known for its specialty coffee offerings from various roasters like Five Senses, Stitch, Market Lane, and Double Tap. Located at Shop 1, 34 Oxley Street, it offers a menu featuring epic toasties and deli rolls made with delicious ingredients, including a standout item called the “lamb shoulder toastie,” which undergoes a meticulous three-day preparation process involving marination, cooking, and basting.

Run by Harry Kolotas, Cavalier 1.0 represents a departure from traditional cafe fare, aiming for an edgy and unique dining experience. The cafe’s location, previously a storage space, was transformed into a three-day-a-week coffee bar serving Marvell Street roasts alongside killer toasties, inspired by Kolotas’s desire to offer something distinct and reflective of his vision.

Despite its small size, Cavalier 1.0 packs a punch with its stellar lineup of toasties and sandwiches, making it a popular spot for morning coffee and lunch. The cafe champions small-scale local produce and prides itself on its specialty coffee offerings and next-level sandwiches. While Cavalier 1.0 focuses on espresso bar vibes, its sister outlet, Cavalier 2.0, offers a more refined dining experience with a fine dining menu and a selection of minimal intervention wines, maintaining the same sustainable and local ethos as its predecessor. Both cafes have a relaxed, neighborhood feel and are easily accessible from the heart of Crows Nest.