This is a delight. Although sad to see the chocolate shop gone, this French bistro well and truly…read morefits the scene. It is a cafe/ coffee shop with a small deli section. The staff are great and the space simple and rustic. Our large group had the $25 lunch special of a house wine and two courses. Most of us chose pork belly or scallops as entree, which were both well presented and delicious. Mains were mostly snapper which was great. Some had mushrooms which smelt lovely. Would I come back? Absolutely, and regularly. They are doing dinner four nights a week, and you can book. I hope they are around for a long time. This is a little gem, and really affordable.

I've come here quite a few times and it's really lovely. The atmosphere is really cosy and the food…read moreis delicious. I love seeing all the beautiful cakes and treats. Great coffee too.

This is a cafe for people with dogs…read more If you have a dog and want somewhere dog friendly to go to breakfast, this is your place. Other than that, despite the excitement of seeing exploring the interesting decor, I wouldn't come here for the food. Perhaps it's my snobby Sydney palate. This place did try - but for the price, simply did not equate with what was served. Perhaps they are trying too hard?

Frenchies is a nice little Cafe that has an all day menu for people and their pooches…read more Everything on the menu is named after a breed of dog. Great range of options however, lthe prices are a little steep for what you get. For example, The Whippet, 2 poached eggs, a rasher of bacon, half a tomato and a small pile of rocket with a single slice of bread for $16. A selection of sweet baked items are available if you're not after a meal.

Searching for a new breakfast haunt in Manly we came across Keith's, and with such a great view it…read morewas the perfect choice for a lovely Saturday morning. We only needed a quick look at the menu as we couldn't go past the Lamb Breakfast - two lamb cutlets, poached eggs, grilled halloumi, rocket and parmesan. All I can say is wow. The lamb was perfectly cooked, the poached eggs deliciously oozy, the halloumi nice and thin and not squeaky, and the rocket was impeccably dressed with shavings of parmesan and red onion to top everything off. I would definitely recommend this dish for breakfast or brunch. We've already booked in for lunch next weekend so I'm hoping their seafood offerings are on par with the lamb.

I have been here once so far but it was a really enjoyable experience and I would go back for sure…read more The place itself is warm and inviting. The front of the restaurant has great harbour views while the back has beautiful lighting, cosy red chairs and impressive gold mirrors. It is a great place to go if you are looking for a quality meal, rather than takeaway chips like I normally do. They do not have a huge menu, something I actually like because it usually means they do the few items really well rather than a huge number of things to an average standard. Mains include salmon, risotto, chicken and sirloin steak. I tried the risotto and it was lovely, not dry or bland at all.

Recommend Food nice…read moreStaff friendly Only negatives were took a while to be seated and they have dirty glasses stored next to seating Nice restaurant

Pancake Manor is definitely a convenient option, especially with it being open 24/7. It's great to…read morehave somewhere you can go at any hour, and I appreciate that they offer breakfast all day as well as some really good lunch options. I also love that they have iced tea similar to what you'd find in the Southern United States. It was a little too sweet for my personal preference, but it's still a nice option to have. My main issue has been the service. Every time I've visited, the service has felt quite slow and also a bit rushed once someone does come around. That said, the convenience, all-day breakfast, and variety of lunch options make it a place I'll probably continue to visit when I need an early morning or late night option.

Manly Cafe is fantastic. I have been here a handful of times and not been disappointed. The coffee…read moreis good, not too bitter and they have some great specials on the a-frame board out the front as you walk past. This board alone has tempted me in at least once with words like 'soup' or 'cake' or something else that I didn't know I felt like until I saw the sign and they suddenly I had to have it. They are almost always busy but I have not had trouble getting a table for two. The wait for takeaway coffee is pretty good too.

We popped in here for breaking just this weekend and it was lovely, not so much for the food -…read morewhich was tasty but not amazing, but for the people watching! The boys got to comment on each boat the drove past while I made friends with all the puppies that walked past. Oh and the cakes!!! Home made delicious things: apple pie with pastry criss-crossed on top, caramel tart, NY cheesecake... Mmmmm Relaxing vibe, right near the Manly markets, good coffee.

I stopped in here recently for a quick Saturday morning breakfast on the way to an appointment…read morehoping for a quick and tasty breakfast. The establishment relatively recently came under new management. It was previously one of West End's numerous Vietnamese bakeries, and while it remains a bakery the new owners seem to be going for more of an up-market French boulangerie vibe. I ordered a filled baguette and a takeaway Di Bella coffee. The delivery of the baguette was instantaneous and while I waited for my coffee I didn't stand on ceremony, biting into the baguette and assessing their work. The bread itself was quite good, with a slight glaze to the crust and a pleasantly chewy inner. The toppings - chicken and avocado - fairly well-executed for a simple combination. The coffee however took too long to arrive, causing me concern about whether I'd be late for my appointment. What should for an experienced barista take 1-2 minutes tops took more like 4-5. Even worse, when the coffee arrived, it was insipid and milky, leading me to think the maker either didn't dose enough coffee into the group-head or used an insufficient one-shot for the large cup. Either way, it was a deflating first coffee for the day. The price also seemed a bit excessive at close to $12 for the coffee and baguette. Considering I could get a tasty roll significantly cheaper at one of the several Vietnamese bakeries in the neighbourhood, if I go back here it will probably be to buy bread for home use.

West End has a few Vietnamese bakeries but WEB has set itself apart, making fine, French style…read morebakery products at a pinch of the price of a well known French bakery across town. I don't want to say too much, because then I'll have to line up behind YOU! to buy my delicious almond croissants, baguettes and sour dough bread. Friendly warm staff!

Came for breakfast on boxing day. The fact they were only place open speaks volumes for how good…read morethis place is. Was packed out but the wait time on our food was reasonable. Saw some customers not happy with the service but if choosing between maccas and here im all good for waiting. Coffee was great. Long black could do with more crema but overall great. Food was well cooked and presented elegantly. Overall great experience for such a busy place

Oliver's @ Manly is a classy little restaurant right near the Manly Marina. I have only been here…read moreonce and I have to say, I am not sure I would back. Don't get me wrong, the food was good although a bit over priced and the location fantastic, although you can't really see the water because of the trees. But on the plus side, the golden syrup pudding is to die for and the cocktails are a high light. The outdoor seating area on the second level is quite comfortable and cosy and gets a nice cool breeze off the water. Still, I am not quite sure what it is but something didn't quite 'pop' for me. Nice meals, great desserts but perhaps not enough to become a regular.

Having been twice now, I can confirm that Sol has a very nice menu going for it and a number of…read moreother things against it. For one thing, they've been woefully inefficient with service on both of the mornings I visited. People wait at the counter to order for far too long, and another line of people sits and glares towards the kitchen waiting for food. For a breakfast place, speed is awfully important; most of us customers have work/school to get to and we're eating out because we want to be full quickly. They managed to overcharge me once too, but I didn't want to make a big deal out of it and ruin everyone else's day by holding up the line. The menu is expansive, and vegan- and GF-friendly, and the chia pudding and avocado toast I've gotten have been quite tasty, though the bread in the latter was a bit tough, which isn't a good thing for a bakery. Honestly, some things I grade on a curve because Australia sucks at them, but breakfast is the other way around: the bar is quite high. There are two other places that consistently execute similar things better just on this street. And another prominent one I still haven't tried. So I may come back, but I have to say that while they are offering some good stuff, the price is too high and the service is too low to be rated alongside the best cafes in West End.

I'm eating a big ass sandwich right now and I'm thinking, 'This bread is bad-ass'. I ask my house…read moremate, Cheebo, ' HEY, CHEEBO WHERE YOU GET THIS BREAD?' and Cheebo can't reply cause he's eating the bread too. It's a god damn breadathon but I look at the bag it's in and it says, 'Sol Breads'. It's fairly amazing bread, I'll give em that. The staff, which seem family run, are extremely nice and the actual shop itself is really clean and well lit. It's not a grab and run sort of bakery - I could have coffee here and read a paper while chewing on any number of delicious things they've got available. The price isn't too bad, it's a little high but it's completely worth it. If you've got the dollars, definitely worth a go.