Little Sista aims to offer big flavours

Heading for the Blue Mountains and feel like a warming foccacia before, or after, tackling a brisk winter walk?

Leura has a new eatery in Little Sista, a focaccia-driven café that also spins vinyl.

From the family behind the long-lived Cafe Leura, Little Sista sees daily fresh-made focaccia take centre stage on the menu, along with coffee, house-squeezed juices, and that vinyl soundtrack.

Each focaccia is made as a sandwich with the crowd favourite, ‘Everything She Wants,’ stacked with prosciutto, mortadella, sopressa, ham, mozzarella, pesto, sundried tomatoes, and rocket.

For something with a Mediterranean accent, 'The Grecko' layers slow cooked lamb, tzatziki, semi dried tomato, onion, feta, peppers, and oregano, while The Big Veg' stars grilled eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and pickled onions.

Toasters imported from Italy crisp each focaccia in just 90 seconds, which the owners say "preserves the bread's texture while keeping meats tender, lettuces fresh, and every bite perfectly balanced".

The space is intimate by design with seating for 16 inside and eight outside,

At the centre, a Rega Planar 6 record player spins from open to close, while Wharfedale Linton speakers and a Marantz Model 40n amplifier deliver the warm, rich sound: I'm told that 1960s aesthetics meet modern audio precision.

Co-owner Andrew Tsaroumis says Little Sista marks an exciting new chapter for his family, with the next generation bringing fresh energy to the space.

“Our kids have grown up in this world and have been hands-on in shaping LittleSista - it feels vibrant and full of life," Tsaroumis says.

"Everything centres around the focaccia, made fresh and served the way we love to eat it - simple, generous and made to be shared. You can grab one on the go or stay for the music and great company. It’s fresh, it’s fun and it still feels like home.”

Little Sista is open Monday to Sunday, 8am-4pm, for dine-in and takeaway.

Head to https://www.littlesista.com.au/ to learn more.