HOT SPOTS in Annandale, Sydney (inner west)

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Hopscotch Café – cnr Annandale and Reserve streets - locals line up on weekends for a spot in the sun and a good coffee and breakfast or lunch

Da Gianni Trattoria – cnr Annandale and Booth streets - Italian cuisine

Vicini – 37 Booth St – Italian. Great pasta

Bar Sirocca – Booth St – coffee and food

Deus Ex Machina - 98 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown. Great coffee. Ph: (02) 9557 6866

Annandale Cellars – 119 Johnston St – good selection and service

Wood 'n' L - 121 Parramatta Rd - interiors and furniture design, antique furniture. Ph: 9550 0633

Sandie Bizy's Hats - 125 Parramatta Rd - vintage clothes. Ph: 0408 607 244

The Witches’ Houses as they are known by the locals. On Johnston Street at the farthest end from Parramatta Road.. Built in 1881 the buildings include The Abbey. The monstrous buildings with dark windows and tall steeples are spooky yet intriguing.