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Upmarket cafe flies high

Pairing its very own Bohemian Coffee Blend with an extensive selection of delectable cakes, Little Sparrow is serious about coffee.

Comprising carefully curated medium roast with ethically sourced beans, Little Sparrow coffee comes from some of the world’s best small farmers in countries such as Brazil, Ethiopia and Indonesia.

With highly skilled baristas on site, every single shot is weighed as per the cafe’s recipe, and paired with perfectly textured milk to ensure that high standards are consistently reached.

As opposed to traditional bulky coffee machines, Little Sparrow uses state-of-the-art equipment including espresso decks, which are not only high performance but also sleek and tie beautifully with the venue’s decor.

The eatery boasts an extensive selection of cakes, ranging from the cafe’s very own chocolate and hazelnut mousse cake to its Black Magic vegan chocolate cake. As well as cakes, the eatery showcases a variety of pastries, Danishes, and warm cinnamon scrolls, alongside the famous Reuben sandwich and other savoury options such as ham and cheese sourdough sandwiches.

Little Sparrow’s coffee roast was awarded bronze medals in two different categories at its first appearance at the prestigious Golden Bean Awards in December 2021.

Having opened Little Sparrow Fountain Gate in the last week of October 2021, owner James Meunier has extensive hospitality experience including several years at the Hilton Sydney, working as a venue manager for celebrity chef Shannon Bennett and, most recently, serving as director of food and beverage at Werribee Mansion.

A strong sense of hospitality was instilled in James from a young age, a trait he endeavours to pass onto his staff.

“I always ask my teams to treat our guests here as if they were guests at our homes – if you come to my house, I will ensure that it is clean, I will offer you the best available seat, open the best bottle of wine that I can afford and cook a nice meal,” James explains.

“It is all about being able to affect someone’s day in a positive way by being hospitable.

“We take great pride in our food, drink and presentation, but what sets us apart is how we make our guests feel – I think this is reflected in our reviews.”

Visit the cafe and mention this article to receive a small treat with your coffee!

Little Sparrow is located at K274 (Level 2, next to JB Hi Fi, between Lorna Jane and Valley Girl) at Westfield Fountain Gate.

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