Sly, Surry Hills

EDIT: CLOSED

Hold onto your hats hipsters, there’s a new joint in town! Sly (212 Devonshire St, Surry Hills) opened last month on former Sly grog shop of the underworld gangster Kate Leigh. Owner and chef Dean Wilkinson has created a tempting menu with jaffles and toasties all $10 and under and a couple of larger items if you’re feeling ravenous.


There’s a whole bunch of Nudie juices available but I opt for the cold drip which is fruity and refreshing.


On my first visit I tried the Duck and Chestnut Jaffle ($8.50) and it was pretty damn tasty! The pieces of duck were plump and juicy and I loved the satisfying crunch of the chestnuts in each bite.


The Fromage D’affinois and Pear Jaffle ($8.50) is the absolute bomb though. Like, seriously, how good is melty cheese in a jaffle? Oh and the pic above is only half the jaffle lol I uh ate it. Melty cheese jaffle waits for noone!


On my second visit Raff has his heart set on the Jamon and Manchego Toastie ($10). Jamon and Manchego go together like sprinkles on a donut- it just works and makes the world a happier place.


I used to hate mushrooms growing up but woo look at me now! This picky eater is completely, madly, deeply in love with mushrooms! The Mushroom Stack ($14) is all kinds of amazing, there’s a pile of baked mushrooms, sorrel, tomato chutney, PX reduction and bits of labna scattered throughout the open faced sandwich.


The Notorious P.I.G ($16) brings a smile to my face and not just because of its name but at the sight of the mountain of tender braised pork shoulder, the crispy ribbons of smoked speck, cute mini chorizo and bringing it all together is oozy poached egg bliss.


We happened to be sitting right next to the pastry display case which meant I was eyeing the Chocolate Tart the entire time. All the baked goods are made every morning for all your sweet tooth needs.


Innards shot! The chocolate tart was as rich and decadent as it looked and luckily not overly sweet thanks to the wonders of dark chocolate. I loved the crumbly chocolate biscuit tart base and the cute bottle contained gloriously smooth vanilla bean anglaise.


At the mo they’re only open 7am – 4pm, Mon – Sat but here’s hoping they score a liquor license soon!