Ok completely worth the visit! No just to tailor your expectations this more of a bakery than a…read morecafe. Yes they have seats and coffee - but the menu is quite small, however, the baked goods are amazing. Saying that, I love the salmon toast! With pears, trust me it is a winner. However, the baked goods are to dream of! The olive bread is something from another world. And don't get me started about the desserts - you'll gain a couple of kilos just by looking at them. The coffee is here is average, nothing that special. But it is drinkable. But with the food here, you won't care, I promise.

This spot is quite a find! Nestled in an area of light industry this cafe - bakery is extremely…read morepopular. Amazing cakes, pizettas, croissants, sausage rolls . .... the hardest part of your visit is deciding what to purchase. The cafe area is relaxed and noisy. An easy feel. The coffee is good & the staff are always friendly & helpful. There is usually a tribe of mums & preschoolers there if you join the school drop off crowd. There is a monthly High Tea too. Haven't tried it yet, but confident it would be a cut above any others I've attended.

Quality of the produce here is excellent and their sesame seed rolls are a must have for my kids…read more I don't drink coffee but it's always busy selling them. Always busy which is a good sign

I purchased A beef and Mushroom pie. I was charged $6 for it. It was horrible. The Pie had very…read moresmall pieces is microscopic mince meat it it. It was largely a Gelatin pie about 5% meat. I paid $6 for this imposter. I tried to call the business to complain the phone was disconnected. I will never go there again. I should report this to the Authorities

If you are looking for a darn good pie around the Hills area give Coonara Bakery a nudge. I had a…read morepotato pie and it was BIG. Chock full of tasty savoury beef mince. Perfect pastry that didn't sag a bit under the weight of the filling. And finally the mashed spud on top was standard but plentiful. I'll be back.

Excellent bread, cakes and meat pies. The meat pies have won a number of awards and are baked on…read moresite each day. Have to get in early as the bread and pies go fast. They do two bakes a day and sell out each time.

Such a super cute place my Aussie friends brought me to. My favorite was the pecan pie and cinnamon…read moreroll. That says a lot since I'm from Texas and we are known for pecan pie. These pastries tasted so fresh and without the added sugar from corn syrup. I enjoyed everything I tried and would love a spot like this in Dallas.

Within 100m of this bakery are 5-6 other options for coffee and snacks, so to compete you'd have to…read moredo something particularly well. These guys do cakes and cookies... quiche and bread... a range of meat pies.... and (most importantly) it is all great value and delicious. The last time I came here I grabbed the baked cheesecake and a mac. The cheesecake was awesome. Best part was that as a single tart like serve, it was not too small or too large to munch through contentedly. The mac had too much froth for my liking, but once removed, the remainder of the mac was great. Only annoyance is that when removing some of the froth I lost some of the crema and coffee oil... So if you desire good coffee and cake and don't feel like paying $5+ for something sweet, then this place is for you. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Di Stefano Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Visit Bertrand's Cakes around Christmas time and you'll see what all the fuss is about. He…read morehandmakes the most glorious gingerbread Christmas trees (and houses) that sell out every year. They make perfect presents and are devilishly delicious to boot. For the rest of the year you can go to Bertrand's for your cake or macaroon fix. In fact everything he bakes is scrumptious - so much so that I often have to stride purposefully past in case I get lured inside by the promise of a cupcake or one of those mouthwatering macaroons. My only wish for this cafe is a makeover! I would love to see the place redesigned to make MUCH better use of the space and create a pleasant place to actually sit in and enjoy your coffee and cake. It's a crying shame, considering all the competition for cafes in the area, that Bertrand's just doesn't cut it in this regard. Because as far as the cakes (and those gingerbread Christmas trees!) are concerned, Bertrand's is the best.

Great customer service. Excellent cakes, pastries, pies, fruit tarts and coffee. One of the best…read morepatisseries in Sydney.

ordered a cheesecake WAS SOLID AND FLUFFY!! extremely out of date one bite and it tasted extremely…read moreoff and we turned it upside down and there was green fluff and loads of hairs on it!!! AWFUL!! will make someone ill

I have a secret desire that occasionally needs to be fulfilled. Now and again I must eat a fresh,…read morecrispy, outstandingly delicious almond croissant. No... it does not fit into my diet, nor do I note down what this "healthy option" does to my calorie intake, but .... meh... like I care. :-) As a side note to my gluttonous urges, this is likely to be the best bakery in Hornsby. When not buying almond croissants I love to pick up a crust loaf of Italian bread (perfect as a side for wintry stew). They best (and worst) part of this bakery is the first come, first serve attitude. They often sell out of popular breads early (so make sure you drop by early...), but this obviously speaks highly of their quality.