Great local French bakery with dine in available for brunch or lunch (they sell out quick, so the…read moreearlier the better!). The quality of the bread & pastries is amazing for the price and definitely great value for something located on the Lower North Shore. St Honore are all about the sour dough and with so many varieties, sizes & shapes, you definitely can't go wrong. Any time I'm headed out to a BBQ or dinner, I drop into St Honore and grab some sour dough dinner roll goodness without FAIL! Crusty, slightly chewy on the outside, then soft fluffy bread on the inside... always a win with the crowd. I visit often for brunch and can't go past the ham & cheese croissant. Delicate, flaky & buttery croissant filled with double smoked ham & melty gruyere cheese. For my more piggish days, I'll also grab the Croque Monsieur (AKA grilled ham & cheese sandwich with thick sour dough slices). The cakes on offer look great and delicious to boot. So go ahead, grab a Dark & White Chocolate Mousse cake, treat your taste buds and those of the people lucky enough to be around you at the time. Also don't forget to try their awesome meat pies and sausage rolls. Apart from Paddy's Pies, there really isn't much else around the Lower North Shore for kick ass Aussie staples. St Honore uses their expertise in making great pastry and fills them with tasty & quality ingredients.

The clean, dark décor of St Honore borders on functional for my tastes; I'd prefer something a…read morelittle more shabby chic for my authentic Parisian experiences but don't let the décor but you off (that really is me nit-picking). Priding themselves on their Sourdough creations, Hany and the team are on the money with their offering. A bakery/café with too many delicious breads to list but the sourdough Levain is particularly scrumptious and often graces our table at the weekend to be carved up with cheese and meats. If you pop in for breakfast there are any number of authentic French pastries to tempt, served with your chosen blend of coffee. For lunch, the Tarragon Chicken Baguette is a personal favourite with its generous smearings of real egg mayonnaise. Naughty! No meal would be complete, of course, without a Salted Caramel macaroon or a sample size of the cakes that can be bought for a couple of dollars with a coffee. It's very easy to part with cash in this place and it isn't cheap but the quality, great service and the ensuing visits, mean you might need to part your trousers in order to accommodate your ever expanding waistline.

Great find for a delicious breakfast! Charming little restaurant with delicious coffees, breakfast…read morecocktails and food. My friend tasked me with finding waffles on a menu in Australia (harder than you might think) - which is how I stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did! I highly recommend the sourdough breakfast muffin and my friend really enjoyed the Belgian waffles!

We were lucky enough to be staying at a hotel right next door to this gem. Delicious fresh food,…read moreamazing service. Staff remembered us and acknowledged us every day we came in with a warm smile and a welcome back. Hearty flavorful breakfast with fresh ingredients and filling lunch sandwiches that were perfect pre marathon foods.

Very tasty bread is baked here! You can buy whole loafs to take home or you can buy other items in…read morestore such as sandwiches, croissants, mini pastries etc. It's very popular and busy but all the staff are helpful and efficient. It has indoor or outdoor seating and provides free wifi if needed. This place specialises in baking - I have to say, their bread really is something! They also make nice coffee too!

I really like going here as they bake fabulous gluten free bread rolls which are really something…read morespecial. Today I noticed they have matzoh and special bread rolls for the Jewish Passover which is fabulous. There are mueslis with fruit, cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Love that this is our local bakery. A great place to go.

The cafe is located on the corner of a quiet residential neighborhood, and even though I stress the…read moreword quiet, this place was bustling when my husband and I stopped by at 11 on a Sunday. A crowd outside the place consisted of many eager to get their hands on delicious foods everybody raves about. We weren't sure where to tell them our names to put us on the list of people waiting for a table, so we ended up in the "to go" line until we grabbed a waitress to do so. There were already people behind us in line that grabbed that waitress ahead of us, which was a little annoying, but the wait wasn't too long. I wish they had a better system for dropping names for people who want to dine in. Anywho, once we were seated, we were able to order fairly quickly, but our drinks were pretty slow to come out- essentially our food came out at the same time as our coffees. The Arabian eggs I had and the big breakfast my husband had were both delicious; no complaints there. The chili peppers in the Arabian eggs were impressively spicy, which ngl is hard to get me to say as a Korean. Staff were nice, but I wish it was a bit more organized in terms of ordering/giving our names. Two different girls asked us for our drink orders, and I saw the girls touch dirty dishes/napkins and clear them in the kitchen and then come and deliver foods and coffee without washing hands... a little upsetting to see. Overall, great food and coffee, but disappointed by staff and organization. I'd come back, but probably not the first place I'd suggest for a weekend brunch.

Annandale, in Sydney's inner-west, had me at hello with her rows of terrace houses and she woo'd me…read moremore with the lure of lunch at Revolver. Housed in what was meant to be a hotel back in the day, this cafe is bustling and I'm told by my local living friend, often lines out the door on weekends. When we arrived there was no wait and we were seated straight away. The staff were friendly and polite. It's a smaller space but they make the most of it with a home-y interior. It's warm, inviting and too easy to spend a lazy afternoon here. There's an all-day breakfast menu with all the usual suspects and some stand outs like the lamb bruschetta. I was lucky enough to sample this from one of our lunch party and would definitely order should I return. On this occasion, I ordered the lamb kofta special with natural yogurt, quinoa and coriander. It was a suitably filling and soul hugging meal of comfort and everything was balanced to perfection. The coffee was strong and easily drinkable. There's a range of gluten free cakes should you not be feeling like lunch and most of the menu items can be made gluten free. The kitchen here may be small but from our experience it's certainly not limiting what they're serving!

Currently enjoying a Grilled Salmon fillet with Salad in this tiny little diner that looks…read more.. well... a little run down. The staff are friendly, and the food is awesome but this tiny (just over 9 table) diner will need a makeover if it wants to compete with other dining establishments in the city. The food averages at about $15.00 for anything other than a sandwich. Definitely worth a try.

Located on Eliabeth Street, opposite Hyde park, it's a strange mix of café and restaurant. I guess…read morethat's the point - you can choose what you would like it to be. Theres tables inside and out, and towards the back it has the whole restaurant feel. And the whole choosing thing goes with the price too - from $5 to $30 you can choose if you want to be at a restaurant or a café. Theres croissants in the window, and foccacias and the like, so its lunch on the go if you want. Or, if you're on your way back from the gym, theres a protein shake for sale. The little things! Nice, flexible, comfortable place that is exactly what you want to make of it. I like it.

Cafe Bella Dee located in San Souci, is the perfect corner café for you to unwind, dine and feel…read morecarefree (San Souci is a French phrase for free of care). This quaint cafe is owned by a sister and brother duo and offers diners an indoor and alfresco seating, perfect to soak in the sunshine amidst winter. We tried a variety of delicious all day breakfast items. With so many delectable options to choose from, if ever in doubt, order the Corn Fritters! These were thee best fritters I've ever had, packed with juicy corn kernels and great flavour combination. What I tried: The French Toast: Brioche french toast with seasonal berries, vanilla-nut praline icecream, Canadian maple syrup and crumb . The Corn Fritters: Smoked salmon, housemade labneh, smashed avacado, basil pesto, watercress and sweet pickled onion . The Rosie Benny: Sourdough bread topped with poached eggs, baby spinach and housemade pink hollandaise sauce . The Pretty Smash: Toasted sourdough bread topped with smashed avacado, tomato medley, feta, betroot cumin hummus and pistachio . Açaí berry bowl: Toasted Maple Almond muesli, chia seeds, coconut, seasonal fruits, almonds and honey . Coconut Chia Pudding: with yoghurt, roasted nuts, seasonal berries and honey

Such a lovely cafe, with food which could only be described as Instagram worthy.. the big…read moredifference is as well as look pretty it tastes amazing. Most food items were around $20 but the size is quiet generous. The smoothies were delicious however the milkshake was a little underwhelming. Would have loved some ice cream on my the pancakes too, I reckon that would 100% take it to the next level. Will 100% return

This walk up counter type restaurant was a stop for a bite to eat for lunch. Good selection of…read moresandwiches, salads, etc. We arrived around 1:30 and soup was gone. Guess that is a good indicator of popularity. Our sandwiches were toasted panini style and were hot off the grill. They were very tasty

Hot fresh coffee and tea. Tasty and generous food. Speedy service too. I enjoyed my egg and bacon…read moreroll. The vibe is nice as well. Humming yet not blast you out of your seat levels. While we can appreciate the tap and go ordering system we prefer the personal touch with real people. Who by the way were excellent when we did interact with them.

O-yeah, baby. This place has quickly become a favourite of mine. This is the kind of food that…read moremakes me happy. Their rainbow salad selection is the bomb and best of all, it's all ready for me to take-away at 8:00am on my walk to work. The cooked brunches are also the shiz; full with veggies, legumes and general orgasmic-organic-goodness. I often find myself food browsing, wanting to buy something 'for later', like one of their spelt muffins or a packet of coconut flour to bake with. Raw 'confections' always seduce me, too. 5 stars for The Big O.

On arrival staff were extremely hospitable! I easily located a table and the waiter provided a…read moremenu/tap water. Crown street has lots of cafes to choose from but O Organic offers a solid menu! The produce that you're served is organic, I appreciate that the cafe supports farmers - You can definitely taste the quality ingredients. I added halloumi to the green healing bowl, I was only expecting two small pieces of cheese, however the serving was very generous! Considering all the healthy elements of the meal it tasted SO good! There are lots of vegan and vegetarian options which is also great! At the front of the store you'll notice healthy treats and take away goodies! A little pricey $27 for a juice and lunch (one person), still you expect this in Surry hills and I certainly don't mind paying for quality!