Michael Buble and Ol' Blue Eyes croons at you softly as you walk into a refined, warm culture not…read moreso reminiscent of blossoms, but of heavenly chocolate. Salivate over the fountain of chocolate at the counter before being overwhelemed by the choice of sweet dainties, or choose something more substantial from the brunch menu. The brown furnishings are clean, and the decorations and setting are tasteful and unique in the shopping centre. This indulgent chocolatier also serves stand out coffee, generously served in porcelain mugs. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive. The selection of cakes and sweet delicacies is awesome, and of particular note is the tiramisu, coffee indulgence in layered sponges. Gotta be happy with that! I have been coming here since they opened in 2010 and greatly enjoy the views from the mid level looking out over the harbour towards North Sydney. Certainly one of the better dining experiences in Birkenhead Point.

Had lunch here with my partner. We both had chai lattes, they were soft with just enough taste to…read moremake it yummy. The view was great, even with a slight cool breeze. We had a BBQ beef burger and a B.L.A.T beef burger. The chips on both plates had no seasoning but were cooked perfectly - which is a shame as I think chips can really compliment a meal. The burgers were weighted just right. Not too heavy, not too light. The flavours were there and they were enjoyable but the oil dripping out of them were a real turn off. We both had a tummy ache afterwards. The burger meat was... strange. I have no idea if the beef patties were over processed or seasoned with the wrong herbs, but it was enough for us to never want to eat their burgers again. Service was okay, the food came out in a decent time. Maybe the eggs and bacon next time.

Overdose Specialty Coffee is a popular and busy cafe located in Ramsgate, Sydney. Just a short walk…read morefrom the esplanade of the beach, it's a great spot to grab a takeaway coffee for your walk or to dine in. With a couple of seats inside, most of the dining space is alfresco, so you can bring your favourite furry friend with you. Coffee here is good, they use Reformatory coffee lab for the bean. We've had a number of coffees here and find it to be very consistent. We also feel that the menu is very approachable with everyone's Eggs Benny, Shakshuka, hotcakes, salads and sandwiches to name a few. Being winter, I was Straight into ordering a porridge. It is probably the best I've tried this season. The porridge is a hugely generous serving, made on oat milk with cinnamon, vanilla and topped with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, poached peaches and some granola. I loved this and recommend you order it! They've also got some tasty little treats on the front counter that make a perfect accompaniment with your coffee. Service is efficient and friendly, all the makings of a good cafe.

Wonderful coffee, awesome food and great service to match. There's enough here to have you change…read moredirection on the way to work. Can't wait to bring friends and family to try this place

I much prefer the coffee here to Double Roasters around the corner! Their coffee is much stronger,…read morealmost bitter, I would say? Me no likey. Very cute, shabby chic interior with lots of lovely desserts on display. And the stools are made out of vintage scales... cute idea, but mine was stabbing my bum with some pointy bit. Also, not sure I want to be in a room full of scales if I ever decide to indulge in the lovely desserts on offer. Hehe.

We noticed this when we were approaching Double Roasters (around the corner) and decided to get…read morecoffee and a couple of bagels from here instead. The bagels are flat - I mean really flat. They hang them up on the walls to dry which is pretty cool and lends itself to photos. They are filled with some ham and cheese and other fillings - not your typical cream cheese and gravlax from the US offerings. The coffee was a bit burnt, hence my 3 star rating, but we would head back if Double Roasters wasn't open. Oh, their mango cake is awesome by the way - its like madeira cake with tonnes of mango through it.

Was in Earlwood playing cricket and looking for a place to grab a coffee and found this little…read moreplace. Pretty good fit out and few people in there which is always a good sign. Grabbed two coffees, bottle of sparkling water and cookie for $17 which isn't too bad. Coffees were ok, not amazing. Milk was a bit to hot and coffee was bitter (could have used sugar) however all things considered was ok for not knowing the neighborhood. If I'm in the area I might pop back and give it another go and check out the breaky.

Just had brunch here and love it. The food was great. We had fried eggs Dukkah, with bacon on the…read moreside. Best fried eggs I have had at a cafe !!! The french toast with pears , was beautiful , served with cream and maple syrup. Sat out the front in the warm sun , and the service was fast and friendly. I live locally and will be returning. Oh and the coffee rocks too!

5 stars for Babel as the breakfast prices are the lowest I've paid in a long time! Quality of the…read morefood was outstanding and the timing of the service was great too. I had a chai latte which had just the right amount of froth and a ham, cheese and tomato omelette which was half the size of my plate with really nice ham all throughout. Babel are very generous with their ingredients and the sourdough toast that came with it was perfectly crunchy and fluffy when it needed to be. The kitchen was loud as I sat inside and I waited approx. 10 mins for a table on a Saturday morning but it was well worth it.

Update: haven't been back in over 18 months due to the barista leaving and the flies that were in…read morethe shop buzzing around. Most in appealing. Shame this place went down hill.

This cafe is situated level 1 inside Westfield Parramatta and very close to the train station. It's…read morepretty much next to the level 1 food court so not that hard to find. When I went here my first choice of food was unavailable so I just wanted somewhere to sit in peace and quiet and have some semi decent food. Waitress was shocked when I ordered two dishes, I was super hungry but I was also curious about the quality. But whatever woman, feed me. I ordered the hot loco eggs and nutty for waffles. I was tempted to go into brioche French toast territory but I'm not ready for bacon decorated French toast, that's too American for me. Two problems: 1. Waffles were served straight away with the eggs, the waiter feebly explained that the chef cooked them immediately and then just dumped them on my table. Hmph. 2. Waffles were stone cold and rock hard. They gave me a butter knife to cut them but they should've served up a steak serrated blade. The hot loco eggs I did not know what to expect. So when they did arrive I was hesitant to try but they were okay tasting. As in the first thing I thought about what how to incorporate the eggs + tomatoes with the tortilla. Not an easy task for a half sleepy person. The only thing I truly liked about this place was the emptiness and secluded seating I snagged. I can only imagine this place has hot and cold days. I would give it a chance again if my first choice was unavailable next time too.

Stopped for breakfast which was delicious (chookies salsa). Coffee was great too. Service was…read morefriendly and very quick. Will definitely come back again.

Desperate for a coffee on a Sunday after 3 I was travelling through St Ives and came across this…read morecafe. They have TE coffee so it is not a bad start, I was more impressed with their interest in making my coffee the way I wanted it. This is unfortunately not as common as I would like. I also was sorely tempted by the vast array f chocolate available here.... but thanks to my self imposed diet.... I refrained.... this time. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Toby's Estate Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 9/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Now this a cafe which I like. Not pretentious, no fancy decor and no unnecessary hot air. The…read morecoffee is quite good, the food is excellent (brekky, light meals and lunch, you name it it's good!) and the staff are very nice and helpful. The owner is extremely nice and efficient. I keep coming back and enjoying every visit.

Ok, the range of cakes and tarts are pretty impressive. The food however is blander than hearing my…read moreaccounting teacher talk about her life. Never before have I actually left more than 50% of food on my plate after paying $25 for the meal. The coleslaw was really bland, tasted like I was eating butter out of the fridge, the burger was so old and also tasted like off butter and the chips were so dead that they tasted like cardboard. The service was friendly however. Still doesn't make up for the lack of quality with the food however. I wouldn't recommend going here for lunch or coffee (the coffee is terrible). I would recommend the cakes though. Cakes 9/10

Great coffee and cakes. Service has always been friendly whenever I go here. Their lunch menu is…read morepretty nice and priced reasonably. I love the range of cakes they have (note :the mini cake cabinet is not at the cafe bit). This visit I had a latte and banana bread. The banana bread isn't as sweet as the mass produced style banana bread that you usually get from other cafes. Not sure if they bake it themselves but it was ssoo nice and soft. 2 thumbs up, I'll always come back here.