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    Bread & Circus

    3.5 (44 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Caramelised Lemony Banana Pancakes
    Angeli Y.

    I came to Bread & Circus on Good Friday as I had checked online and this cafe was open so YAY. We arrived around 10.30am and there was a long line! The waiting time wasn't too bad, around 20 minutes, and the staff gave us a menu to look over which I didn't need - I always check the menu before I go to a place, how else do you decide whether you want to go there or not? Anyway so it was breakfast time and I am a sucker for pancakes! The only reason I agreed to go to Bread & Circus was because of their pancakes. Here is the description: Caramelised Lemony Banana Pancakes: banana, ricotta and biodynamic egg flourless pancake w/maple syrup, lemon compound butter, caramelised banana and strawberry - $19 The wait for the pancakes was kinda long and my friend who had been to this cafe before said that the food does take a while to come out. We had both ordered the same dish, as my friend and I get food envy when the other person get's a better dish so we always order the same thing. Lol The pancakes came out and i would say they look more like hotcakes. These pancakes are "healthy style" so don't go thinking they are gona be those thick regular type of pancakes. Nevertheless, the pancakes were delicious! The pancake was lemony and when you add the ricotta and maple syrup, there is a great balance. I also combined the banana and pancake together in each mouthful and it was just divine! I really enjoyed the pancakes and I would return back for something else on the menu. Note: My sister had the pancakes and she didn't like it. I must admit I have a healthier palate than my sister so the "healthy style" of pancakes IS my cup of tea. Parking Tip: There is a "Secure" parking up the driveway next to the cafe. Go down the long driveway, and the parking lot is at the end. It is paid parking, and you pay when you exit at the boom gates. Parking here is worth your while if you hate trying to find street parking.

    Tresna L.

    In the middle of pretty much nowhere, the crowds for this place were an early indication that it might be rather good. Better than good, it was terrific! The menu was filled with healthy and interesting dishes. If you're after a veggie hit and want to treat your body kindly without sacrificing on flavour then this is the kind of menu that you'll love. I had "Breakfast with Gwenyth" - quinoa, sautéed greens and two fried eggs. I imagined myself doing Pilates with Gwenyth Paltrow with every bite and felt rather virtuous. The cold pressed juices were delicious and well priced. They're rather intense so a small should be sufficient for everyone. Vibrant. Fresh. Fun. The staff were pleasant and coped well under the pressure of a heaving room and the logistical challenges of massive communal tables. My inner hospo worker was super impressed. 5 stars for this circus.

    Bread & Circus
    Ben L.

    Situated in what I would call a mini cafe Mecca, Bread & Circus is a new favourite brunch/lunch spot. Newbies will feel slightly lost until you work out that you report to the counter.. let the friendly staff know how many people you have... and you'll either be seated immediately or have a short wait until one becomes available. All the seating is shared.. but that is part of the charm. The "Breakfast with Gwyneth" ($20) has become my lady's instant favourite. The dish is primarily sautéed white quinoa with two fried eggs, but also with other veggies that are cooked into a mass of deliciousness. (see photo!) I have become hooked on their "Parmesan not-so-scrambled eggs with chilli" ($20). You get the choice of bullet chilli vs. real truffle oil. The chilli gives it a small yet pleasant kick. I'm a little wary by the truffle oil option as in my experience the old saying of "less is more" rarely applies to chefs who accent their dishes with this rich ingredient. I haven't had it, so can't fairly comment on it... It might be great (the rest of the food has been). The Secret I'm going to share is to add a side order of Ham to give you the option to create what I'm dubbing "the breakfast manwich". Essentially you take what is given in the scrambled eggs dish, load it up onto the toast provided, and top with the ham (photo for effect). The result is an open faced meal for a king. We love Bread & Circus and have gone back numerous times. Bonus points: Go to the staff member who was wearing the Star Wars Jedi Knight 2 t-shirt... always glad to see another geek.

    Goat chèvre tomato basil on sourdough toast
    Amy V.

    This place is located in a industrial/funky space in Alexandria. Parking can be a bit of an issue on the weekends so be sure to get here early otherwise you may find yourself in a spot of trouble. The lines outside this place because there's Don Campos and now Pana Chocolate that's opened within the same area is insane. So be prepared to wait for a while - have a coffee or two! I love the fresh, raw kind of style food Bread and Circus offers. The staff are friendly although the service I've found to be a bit of hit and miss. Most likely because they are run off their feet as it's busy. Definitely a place to visit if you're in the neighbourhood. Alexandria is the place to be!

    Breakfast
    Ming B.

    I've wanted to come here for so long. SO LONG. Like crazy person checking their daily menu updates, daily, on their website type of crazy. I've been here twice now - both times when visiting Sydney and it is probably one of my favourite breakfast places EVER. I would come here everyday if it wasn't so far away from where I live in Sydney. The food is delicious - huge huge drinks menu of juices, smoothies, kombucha, kelfir and all sorts of healthy things. The one thing I love about Australia is the abundance of REAL, GOOD, WHOLESOME food. You won't get free-ranged eggs here, you'll get 'biodynamic' eggs which is a method of organic farming describe as "a holistic understanding of agricultural processes". So basically, holistic well taken care of chicken eggs. You actually cannot get better than biodynamic food, but more on the food in a moment The staff are very friendly, gorgeous ambience - picture perfect. Walking in you feel like you've entered your life canteen. Cute pink plates, colourful menus and a very nice seating arrangement. Great for groups, but I would come early/off peak to assure a nice table (there are communal tables and some booths if I remember correctly). The food has super cute names - favourites being 'Rainy Day Toast', 'Pimms without the Pimms', 'Breakfast with Gwyneth' and my personal favourite, 'The Ranga' (orange an watermelon - ginger optional). Ranga is what they call ginger/red head people in Australia - just FYI. My other fav was the 'Ginger Rainwater Kefir' because HOW FRIGGIN COOL DOES THAT SOUND - of course I ordered this (for the health benefits, obviously). I came in desperately wanting the Morning Jumble, due to my die hard love for Bircher Muesli, but the second time coming here and sharing 6 meals between the 5 of us, they actually turned out to be my least favourite of the bunch. The Foxy Summertime Porridge is the best porridge I've ever eaten in my life. When they ask if you'd like the optional dollop of organic clotted cream, say yes. Don't ask questions. That will be your biggest regret of the month otherwise. I surprising loved Breakfast with Gwyneth (sautéed white quinoa, kale, mixed greens, garlic, chilli with 2 fried eggs) after only ordering it because it was said to be a customer favourite. But I guess that's why it is. The parmesan not-so-scrambled eggs were the first to go, and we fought to the end. So yummy. So basically, when in Australia... eat at Bread & Circus for breakfast.

    Autumn porridge
    Talene P.

    I've only been here once and it was good, nothing spectacular but worth checking out. Expect to line up, also be sure to organize a group of 4 so you can sit at a booth which was pretty nice. Menu was good, I looked up the hashtag on Instagram to see what I could expect. The fruit platters look pretty but I don't understand why people would choose it... I was torn between the porridge and the 'not so scrambled eggs'. After my father in law ordered the eggs I regretted my choice instantly; but the porridge was still nice - mostly due to the granola/pear/hazelnut topping, otherwise it was a touch bland. I also got the coconut/banana/berry smoothie which was delicious. Cute little set up, the bakery is interesting to watch while waiting to be seated. Decor is to be expected of Alexandria these days (you know what I mean!). Nothing particularly unique, although I must say, it's the first time I'd seen "reverse osmosis water" labels on the pipes... Righto. To summarize... It's good, not great, yet not bad... Ultimately I wouldn't rush back.

    Kellie R.

    Really cute cafe and interior, great Instagram photo opportunity haha. We got late breakfast here on a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table but noticed there was a long line when we left. It was also cool to be able to see into the bakery and them making fresh bread on the way in. The food and coffee was great, I got the porridge and it was a very decent serving. The staff were all really lovely and the place had a nice organic and fresh vibe.

    Colin H.

    A good place for a preservative - free, biodynamic, vegan, vegetarian, Gwyneth Paltrow cookbook breakfast that's inside a bakery. Ohh i feel so much more holistic and spiritual just writing this... Don't believe me have a look at the times 'preservative - free' or 'biodynamic' appear on their menu. The food is nice but pricy as someone has to pay for the extra syllables on the menu. Not good if you're hungover on a Sunday looking for some greasy bacon and eggs. But good if you want to sit and eat with lentil feed hipster women in lu lu lemon yoga pants.

    Eugenie C.

    Waited in a queue for lunch on Saturday for around 20 minutes and parking was hard to find. The eggs in my parmesan not-so-scrambled-eggs were so delicious! I couldn't stop thinking about them and tried replicating them at home the next day. My dining partner's feta frittata was flavoursome and fresh and there was a generous portion of the side salad. The food and drinks are pricey. Got the ginger rainwater kefir by the fermentary was $6 for a tiny glass, maybe 100ml at most!!! Daylight robbery! Service was not good, there were too many diners and not enough staff. Also there is a credit card surcharge for all credit cards.

    Jennifer S.

    This place is similar to all the other latest surry hills, waterloo, alexandria cafés and restaurants. The food is organic and fresh. Had to queue to waiy for a table which was quick for us but confusing for some because its not actually a line. Ordering food and waiting for food took a while but it was appetising. Had to wait to pay for the bill again. The guy at cashier is efficient but probably need a better system. I ended up having to join the queue again to pay for my bill. The same queue where people were waiting to be seated. Gosh, they wouldn't have noticed if I just gave up queuing and left. Points off for inconvenience and bad feeling on saturday morning.

    Parmesan Not-so-scrambled Eggs
    Cindy K.

    Came in on a Sunday morning once and the queues were enough to deter me and I had my breakfast elsewhere. Came back on one Friday morning, I don't know about any other Friday morning but that day there was no queue. There were six communal wooden tables with vegetables, plants and kitchen items adorned the tables and more produce scattered around the cafe and even a big pile of produce on one big table right at the centre of the cafe prepares you for the type of food you're in for. The pink and pastel decor and plates did a great job in softening the whole outlook. The menu promotes healthy, wholesome meal. Let's be honest, nowadays people are becoming more aware of what we put in our mouth and care of what impact it'll have on our health. That's when things like 'biodynamic egg' and 'activated almonds' become popular and organic is suddenly cool. The highlight for me was Breakfast with Gwyneth, and Gwyneth definitely would be proud of this wholesome and oh so tasty meal of mine! Sautéed white quinoa with kale, chilli and mixed greens, and two perfectly fried biodynamic eggs. They were seasoned well and tasted like flavoursome fried rice with the great texture of quinoa. Then there's Parmesan Not-so-scrambled Eggs. Biodynamic eggs with fresh chilli or real truffle oil, Parmesan, avocado, baby spinach, tomato, fresh herbs and sourdough. My husband chose his with fresh chilli and he thought the meal was average but I was happy with the flavour. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would love to come back again and make a note to myself not to come on a weekend.

    M J.

    Ambience: was surprised to discover it was a section of a large premise. The entrance was via Campos Coffee. Came here with a friend and her baby. It's difficult - not impossible - to maneuver around with a pram. I have to give cudos to the staff for being super friendly and helpful with the baby. Food: I had Breakfast with Gwenyth dish ($20). It had all the ingredients I love: quinoa, spinach and eggs.

    Porridge
    Stephanie J.

    I love the concept of Bread and Circus: healthy food and (mostly) communal tables. There are lots of fresh fruits and veges on display to keep with this theme. I saw the cute pink coffee cups on instagram and that was what initially led me to visit Bread and Circus. But honestly, the coffee was a bit meh. No real punch even though I had a double shot. I ordered the porridge, which was beautifully presented with granola, hazelnuts and a poached pear on top. Nice combo of flavours and I liked the contrast of the smooth porridge and the crunchy topping. Overall though it was very expensive, even by Sydney standards, and I don't really think the food and service met such a high standard. Not saying there was anything particularly wrong with my experience, just that for the price I would expect it to be exceptional and not just pretty good.

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    Review Highlights - Bread & Circus

    The "Breakfast with Gwyneth" ($20) has become my lady's instant favourite.

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    Thai Pothong - Thai Fish Cakes

    Thai Pothong

    4.2(88 reviews)
    1.6 kmNewtown
    $$

    I did my homework, checking out all the recommended spots in Sydney while also trying to avoid the…read moretourist traps. Thai Pothong kept popping up and after further research, I decided it was worth the near 30-minute ride from my hotel to check it out. The area where Thai Pothong is located is a bit of ways from downtown. It feels more Australian, if you will. I loved sitting by the window and watching passersby, checking out the architecture and just enjoying the vibe. But you're here to read about the restaurant. One, it's pretty spacious, clean yet felt like home. Decent amount of traffic in there but they move efficiently. And the service was excellent. Friendly, informative and everything with a smile. But the star of the show was the food -- as it should be. It just tasted like home-cooked food done at a very high level. Like grandma's recipes being passed down. The fish cakes to start ( got two orders cuz the first was so good), the chili hot basil fried rice (again, two orders), the prawn pad thai, the ginger stir fry with chicken...all wonderful. I most definitely will be back here, Sydney.

    We were shopping in Newtown when we decided to grab some lunch. I had not researched the area…read morebeforehand so I relied on Google reviews for places nearby and saw Thai Pothong. From the outside, there is nothing remarkable to see. But once inside, I was caught off guard. It was much higher end than I was suspecting, with Thai decorations, statues and artifacts adorning the walls and placed throughout the restaurant. Oddly enough, there are also two huge Transformer replicas at the entrance too. The menu (provided via tablet) was quite extensive but we limited ourselves to the following: - Chicken Satay: Very good. As good as any chicken satay I've ever had. Tender meat, ton of flavour. - Popular Mix/. Very good. Each item was very good. All very distinct, made with precision, and nicely presented. - Steamed Ginger Scallops: Good. I wanted to order them because they looked beautiful. They tasted OK, but maybe a bit overcooked (dry) - Pad Thai: Very good. Authentic. Very generous with the chicken. - Mango Beach Mocktail: Good. The recipe only drink I've seen that included a portion of sticky rice. Service was excellent. Best restaurant service I've ever had over all my visits to Sydney. Incredibly polite and attentive. Very good meal. I'm glad we went. I only wish I was hungrier so I could have tried more!

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    Organic Pomegranate

    Organic Pomegranate

    1.6(5 reviews)
    1.5 kmNewtown
    $$

    I live within two minutes' drive of King Street and hadn't been out to breakfast in ages. I…read moreliterally could not remember the last time. So decided to go for a late Sunday breaky to the south end of King Street, and chose to try The Organic Pomegranate. It had changed hands and had a new name and facelift ages ago, but I never bothered to try the new place, choosing to go down the 'tried and trusted' path. Maybe I should listen to my gut... The décor is cute newtownesque and the tables offer a view of the passing parade, two standard must haves. They advertise breakfast tagines on the menu which sounded great, but I didn't see anyone else in the place eating one so I went for the safer option of scrambled eggs, bacon, mushrooms, grilled tomato and toast. We got coffee pretty quickly, but it was long gone before the food came. As was my patience. It took aaaages to come out, and we weren't the only table looking around to peer at the kitchen, hungrily. When it finally came out it was plonked on the table quickly, I had to wait and call the guy back to ask for some cracked pepper and tomato sauce. The pepper arrived but I had to go up and hover around the kitchen area to get the sauce. There was only one and a half pieces of plain toast too which is clearly not enough for a $15 breakfast. Being an organic café I was hoping for some kind of gourmet bread, but sadly no. The eggs were lukewarm, the bacon was ok, the mushrooms were garlicky and the tomato (half a roma tomato) was good. Pretty much underwhelming. Went to pay and got the chance to observe the chaos of the kitchen, it looked like no one knew what they were doing, misplacing orders, the works. We had to wait for a couple of minutes so got a good look. No tip.

    I've been to this cafe twice now, about three months apart, for lunch. Both times the food was very…read moregood. Fresh, good portion size. They do great fresh juices and there is plenty of vegetarian on the menu along with some meat dishes if that is your fare. Gluten free options. Yes, the service is slow so you wouldn't want to be in a rush. The main reason is that the food is prepared freshly for you. I am not sure if all the ingredients are organic though, it is not stated on the menu. Staff are friendly. Cash only, no free wifi.

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    Arepa - @createcookshare

    Arepa

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.1 km

    Have you ever wanted to try South American street food but have been a bit reluctant to travel by…read moreplane the +50 hours to get to the heart of South America? Now you don't have to thanks to Arepa, the ultimate restaurant for South American street food. This cozy little place isn't much to look at on the inside. It keeps things simple and minimalist. Posters stuck up with black tape, neon logo sign, black and white menu board. The dining areas are one large wooden table to share inside and three small tables outside. The menu is simple. Four different mains to choose from, each a corn dough pouch filled with wholesome and flavourful fillings. There is a vegetarian option, vegan option, chicken option and pork option, with four chooses for extra fillings. Four dollars extra will give you a generous side of fries. Easy, tasty, satisfying. Each table has its own napkin dispenser and bottle of chilli mayo and garlic aioli. Having the two greatest dipping sauces within arms reach truly defines heaven. We only made one of our corn pockets a combo, as one side of fries was enough for me and the wife. Was there an all out sauce war between the chilli mayo and garlic aioli? You bet. The chips were cooked right on point. A delightful crunch outside with hot fluffy... cassava! Not potato but cassava, which looks like white sweet potato but tastes and feels just like potato. I honestly thought it was potato chips but no... cassava. Our corn pockets came out in good time. They might look like something you'd have as a snack but believe me these hand held corn pockets will fill you up. My black beans and feta with guasacaca (mushy avocado) was amazing. The corn pocket held the filling firmly in place. The sharpness of the feta was subdued by the smoothness of the black beens. An absolute perfect balance of flavours. This place also offers a selection of canned beers and cider. I'm not much of a tinnies fan myself but at the end of the day beer is beer, be it in a bottle or a bucket. Got to try my first watermelon pilsner. It's just what you'd expect, beer with an undercutting watermelon flavour. I had no idea it could be done. Not sure I'd order it again but it was well worth the try. $42.50 for two corn pockets, one being a combo and two beers. At first I thought it was a bit steep but realised that the beers were $7 each. Would we come back? Try and stop us.

    The arepas are amazing. Just like home. I've tried all the fillings combination and they are all…read moreamazing. A beautiful reminder of the traditional flavors of home.

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    Brewtown Newtown - Crème Brûlée cronut

    Brewtown Newtown

    4.1(93 reviews)
    1.5 kmNewtown
    $$

    We've been back a few times since my original review and while the menu has changed (no more black…read moresausage), this is still a cute little place in Newtown worth a visit.

    One of my first food stops in Sydney…read more Having tried cronuts and cruffins in the East and West Coast of America. I wanted to see what the Aussies could cook up in the Golden Coast. I was pretty impressed with the 16 different flavors of cronuts/cruffins they bake each day. However after trying 4 different flavors (Red Velvet, Boston cream, Orange spice & custard and Chocolate Lavender) I wasn't impressed anymore. Mr. Holmes and Dominique Ansel preserves the meaning of quality over quantity. This is not reflected at Brewtown Newtown. Nearly all their pastries lacked a heavy dose of cream. The cronuts did not even have real layers of croissant in between. The cruffins weren't flaky enough. Sure it was covered in sugar but it was missing that sweet spot (literally). The taste wasn't quite there yet. I also got to try something I've never seen before and to be honest I'm a bit embarassed I ate something so sinfully disgusting. The Elvis burger. I have no idea why it's called that and I don't think this is in anyway a rock star burger. It's basically a burger with plain cronuts as the buns. The moment I took a bite I could feel the heart attack I'm getting when I turn 85. I tasted every drop of oil that was soaked the cronuts and the beef patty from the fryer. Elvis Burger, you won the award for the most disgusting thing I ate in 2015. Do I regret it? A little. Was it good? Kinda. Would I do it again? Probably not, I clogged enough arteries already. P.S. They also have a ridiculously long wait for brunch, I ended up getting take away. This place is kind of overhyped, given it's predictable location (the hipster neighborhood of Sydney.)

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    Bloodwood - To die for zucchini flowers

    Bloodwood

    4.1(46 reviews)
    1.6 kmNewtown
    $$$

    Excellent meal tonight after being away for 7 years! I'm a longtime Bloodwood fan. My friend and I…read moregot the banquet menu at $70 pp and we added two extra courses to it. Everything was delicious except we didn't like the last course which was the lamb with yogurt sauce. The meat just didn't taste that great. The first few courses came out quickly and then it got busy in the restaurant and they seemed to forget about us. By the time dessert was on its way, my friend was OVER IT! We asked for the dessert to go and the server put it in one box even though there were two of us. But aside from that snafu, we had a great meal. Thank you for the eats, Bloodwood! I'll be back.

    A Saturday catch up with a dear friend who I hadn't seen in a long time saw me faced with picking…read moresomewhere to eat. I hadn't ventured onto King Street Newtown's dining scene in some time and took to google for inspiration. Bloodwood popped onto my screen and seeing some very positive reviews I made a booking. When we arrived I was chuffed to discover that my friend had dined at the location a number of times before and he assured me that the food and service were top notch. We were greeted by super friendly staff who ensured all COVID safe precautions were followed before showing us to our table. We were sat on the upper lever just near the outside terrace. The decor is fresh and inviting with exposed brickwork and subdued colours making for an intimate and refined ambiance. Tableware is modern and funky but not at all lacking in quality Having booked a table for 2pm my dining partner and I were looking to have a loooong relaxed, and slightly boozy, lunch. Bloodwood certainly delivered with their banquet menu ensuring a flow of dishes to delight the palette. Needing to satisfy the boozy component of our get together we added the drinks package to our banquets. Be warned this is not your traditional matched wines where you get a small splash of wine with each course, this is a choice of their premium beer, champagne, white or red wine which flows continuously and with a heavier hand when it come to the pour!! This is not a drive home after your meal arrangement so please drink responsibly! The banquet starts with some hors d'oeuvre style plates including their stand out pecan pâté which you would never think was purely plant based! Delicious!! The housemade offerings of focaccia bread and pickles were also fantastic. What could well be Bloodwoods signature offering came next... the Polenta wedges with Gorgonzola dipping sauce are mouth wateringly crispy and amazing on their own or with the creamy dipping sauce. Although not on the menu our amazing and super friendly hosts treated us with a scallop which was cooked perfectly and covered in a very tasty garlic and Bloody Mary sauce that really packed a punch. The roasted pear and lentils followed and what a flavour combination they made. This was a plate that went back to the kitchen almost licked clean. I'm not a big chickpeas and lentils kind of guy but this dish was just so perfectly balanced both in flavours and textures. The meals then move into more robust and hearty offerings including a chicken, seafood and a lamb dish. These all had great individual flavours and were cooked to perfection. Last but not least was an old school favourite done with modern flair and finesse. Every grandmothers signature dish the humble trifle takes on a level of refinement with bloodwood's take on this comfort dish. The combination of custard, rhubarb and mascarpone was a sweet treat that topped our meal off perfectly. I'm not sure if it was catching up with and old friend or the meal or the combination of both but we left the restaurant about four hours after we arrived!! Mission accomplished!!! Looong lunch and a slightly drunk train ride home all ticked off the to do list!! Bloodwood is definitely worth heading to for some great food and sensational service. The value for money is really good and you won't be disappointed.

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    Bloodwood - Scallops. YUMMMM

    Scallops. YUMMMM

    Bloodwood - Broccolini with hazelnuts. Delish!!!

    Broccolini with hazelnuts. Delish!!!

    Bloodwood - Tomatoes and apples in a lovely dressing

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    Tomatoes and apples in a lovely dressing

    Bread & Circus - breakfast_brunch - Updated June 2026

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