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Cornersmith's reputation precedes it. The highly creative menu, the associated picklery and bakery, and the hip vibes of the quiet Marrickville locale all point towards a brunch lover's dream. But, on this occasion, the café's ambition was divisive. The flatbread with pork mince and almonds was a gastronomic delight; on the other hand, the bacon and egg roll was ruined, perplexingly, by bitter persimmon, which simply had no place in the meal. Both portions were tiny for the price paid. The distracted service and unimpressive coffee detracted further from an experience that was enjoyable in part, but, compared against the hype, ultimately disappointing.