When in ... Paddington, Sydney, Australia

Originally set up to cater for the Victoria Barracks, Durty Nelly's is a former hotel that was reconstructed in 1887 and still has its original facade. Sit at the bar and people-watch as Paddington's well-heeled shoppers glide by. 9-11 Glenmore Road, durtynellyssydney.com.au . Photograph: Johnny Davis Photograph: guardian.co.uk Thomas Dux's fruit and veg have to be tasted to be believed. Hard to miss, thanks to the orgy of flowers spilling out on to the street. 20 Glenmore Road, thomasdux.com.au Photograph: Johnny Davis Photograph: guardian.co.uk Winner of a heap of awards for best local cafe and best bookstore, Ampersand is like a groovy library with a tea shop in the middle. Order a homemade chai, pick out a vintage edition Jonathan Swift and wonder where the afternoon went. 78 Oxford Street, cafebookstore.com.au Photograph: Johnny Davis Photograph: guardian.co.uk Ksubi was co-founded by four surfer friends. Big on slouchy jeans and outsized shades, the fashion label is pronounced "soobie" and is an international hit. 16 Glenmore Road, ksubi.com Photograph: Johnny Davis Photograph: guardian.co.uk Even if cycling isn't your thing, put your head round the door of Woolys Wheels to gawp at row upon row of hand-assembled cycles and the boggling display of accessories. 82 Oxford Street, woolyswheels.com Photograph: Johnny Davis Photograph: guardian.co.uk Tiger Mottle coffee shop has a loyal fanbase: people drive in from the suburbs for coffee or lunch. 248 Glenmore Road, tigermottle.com Photograph: Johnny Davis Photograph: guardian.co.uk