Parliament on King

A bookshop-cafe that feels like your lounge room and hosts the odd music gig, they do great work with refugees and asylum seekers—mainly with barista training—and serve a killer piccolo. It’s like a speakeasy with twenty-something artists and musicians drinking wine and spirits. People here believe in making Australia a more compassionate place. They’ll have refugees come in and cook their specific type of cuisine for attendees that range from dudes with dreads to women from posh Woollahra. They’ve also hosted awesome Sri Lankan feasts. Visit their Facebook page for details.