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.

Cafe Ella in Darlington has some tough competition in its neighbourhood, and I think it's going to…read moretake a lot of work before it can pose any kind of threat. As we walked in we were notified by the friendly waitress that there were no menus on the tables. This in itself would be fine, except that the menu written on the chalk board at the front of the cafe was scrawled almost illegibly, and with no order whatsoever - breakfast items were hidden amongst lunch items, and figuring out exactly what was on offer was an effort in itself. Thwarted by the challenge, we opted instead for one of their cakes, which was nice enough. The coffee was average, and when we asked if they took Eftpos, we were informed that they did not, and that the nearest ATM was a 15 minute walk away. The problem with Cafe Ella lies not only in its haphazard menu, but more so in the fact that it can't beat its competition. With the bustling Shortlist cafe only two doors down, any passer-by would look at the dreary, empty Cafe Ella and suspect that they must be doing something wrong. Whilst we decided to give them a go in the spirit of trying somewhere new, I know where I will be heading next time I'm in the area and it won't be to Ella.

I read the last review and felt instinctively like I need to defend Cafe Ella!…read more Rachel C. is right about the coffee -- it's Vittoria, and not amazing. It's not bad though, it sort of depends on who the barista is on the day. (Denise is great.) I will say this for Ella: it's super friendly, and the chalk-board menu is iconic (same as its sister cafe, Cafe Giulia). The menu is not as extensive as Cafe Giulia, but given the kitchen is small, they do a good job. Cafe Ella's servings of food are always generous, messily presented, and fresh. The muffins and cakes are rich and delicious, and they do a good blueberry bagel with ricotta. They don't have Eftpos, but there's a pub 1 minute away with an ATM. Cafe Ella is not as self-consciously trendy as one of its neighbours, Shortlist, but the staff at Ella make an effort to remember your name (and your coffee order). Cafe Ella has a lovely, quiet upstairs area and they're happy for you to sit there and read for hours. It's a place where you can feel at home.

Hmm the wafting smells of sugar, coconut and cinnamon.........such a delight!…read more As we walked in after dinner and because the weather was overcast the store appeared to be dark inside probably due to their minimal lighting. I think they're going for that dark seductive ambiance vibe or I could be way off! After browsing the various collections of cakes (cakes the size you could put your whole face on!) we decided on ye good ole Kurtosh - cinnamon of course although the coconut was a good contender. $7.50 for one and made fresh to order which only took about 5 minutes which we happily sat around to wait for. The interior is an industrial style with exposed brick and dim lighting. As you walk in the cakes and pastries selection is on the left and straight ahead is their coffee station with a massive coffee machine! Down the back to the left is a large communal table for bigger groups etc. Will have to pop by again, as they have cute cups they serve their tea/coffee in and also to try their cookies and cream cake i spied earlier.

Ok ok so I don't really see why there is so much love for the place. It's average at the most…read more Two things I have to admit it is pretty inside and the coffee's are amazing. I however find the cakes to be pretty meh. They taste below average. I have had better and I have seen better. The tiramisu I had was ok though. Aldi and Coles tiramisu is better though. The service is ok, girls behind counter are rather slow and not very friendly. The barista is amazing. She was alone and she made about 20 coffees in 6 minutes. I was impressed.. Don't think ill be back though..

Stumbled on this lovely little spot and glad we did. Clearly…read morebusy with locals, prams about and lots of mums and kids, but wow what a great looking menu. I could not resist the sausage roll, and it was spectacular! She had the quiche, which was also excellent. The accompanying salad was amazing, I think it had candied dried tomatoes or something in it - awesome!! Coffee, also most excellent. A winner!!

The quintessential inner west weekend brunch spot. Pig and the Pastry has been a recent discovery…read morefor me and I keep coming back for more. It's a fairly decent sized space with some seating outside, being right next to a public park is good and bad for parking. The service is always friendly and accommodating depending on your group size, probably best to call ahead of time for large groups as its big enough to be a cafe but not large enough to be classified a restaurant in Sydney. All the produce used in the food is fresh and most likely of organic origins (which I'm guessing on the decor and vibe). Simple and clear menu has some classics like a Chicken Schnitzel but done with a humble salad and chipotle that transports your tastebuds. Breakfast has some healthy-ish options but these are taken in consideration with the core component of the meal. Take the Bacon and Egg Roll, it's served as a burger and the barbecue sauce commands the dish. Cakes and pastry is sold as eat-in and take away items (which change every so often), coffee and milkshakes as well. The gingerbread is a favourite of mine - super refreshing for the sinus. At the end of the day, this is a humble little place that 's rustic feel and pastel interiors make it feel homely and the food cements this feeling. A place to return for sure.

I was surprised to find this place on the ground level of St Ives Shopping Village. It is hipster…read moreheaven. I would have given this cafe 5 stars if they served coffee than Toby's Estate. I am not a fan all of that coffee bean. Especially as Three Beans is down stairs. But other than their choice of coffee beans, this cafe is awesome. Great food and great little desserts. And to top it all off the staff are extremely friendly. Just a warning, it is extremely crowded and so you might have to get take away or wait for a table.

Sometimes I'm coming through here early so pop in for a a quickie!…read more This morning I was there at 7.30 opening so thought I'd grab some brekkie. Ordered the Muesli. Wow!!! Crunchy grains and seeds, yoghurt, honey and fresh fruit ........and a fun little cocktail umbrella! Tooooo cute! Made me smile!!! The service here always impresses me. A warm smile goes a long way plus I enjoy the decor here. It's not what you expect from a cafe in St Ives Shopping Village! Love it, and happily take on the challenge to return to review more menu items!

While it might not be the inner city, there is still an awesome charm about this place. Firstly it…read moreis actually a decent size, which means that you aren't going to be packed into a really small space. Another thing that stood out where the staff, they were all pretty cool. Like many of the other places I've been to, I simply came here for a cup of tea one morning, and they certainly did me good with that regard. It was quiet, relaxing, and a great place for a nice, warm beverage.

Friendly staff, great vibe, exactly what we wanted from breakfast. Couldn't fault it. The food was…read moregreat, poached eggs perfect. Will definitely go back.

Beautiful pastry shop / cafe with lots of variety. Great for breakfast coffee or smoothie. Their…read morecanolis are very delivious and not too sugary. It was very close to my place of visit in Australia and I loved going there almost every day!

Locantro Fine Foods is on Catherine Street at Leichhardt, just off Parramatta Road and a fair way…read morefrom the shopping strip of Norton St, but it doesn't matter when you go, there are always people in there having a coffee because the place is sooooo good. The shop is full of Italian goodies including dry goods (oils, pasta, Italian biscuits), deli items such as prosciutto and vegetables under oil and another counter full of freshly made sweet and savoury delicacies. But if you 're impatient, you can sit and eat there. They have a seating area where you can enjoy a panini and a bottle of San Pellegrino or cakes and coffee. You can even sit outside but do you get the sound of the cars off Parramatta Road The home-made pizzette, lasagne and panini are impressive but the counter with the beautiful cakes is hard to walk past. Small individual cakes covered in strawberries and chocolate or family sized pies and quiche, bundt cake and slices. I've stopped in many times to have a quick bite with a friend and I have really enjoyed myself. The service is friendly and fast. The food is fantastic. Last time I had a pizzetta with salad and a coffee. I don't know which brand they use but it's 'lush'. There are no downsides to Locantro, you just have to walk a little further.

We ordered the iced goat (cold brew with oat milk) and the long black with a side of oat milk, no…read morefood on our visit though but it seems like they have some pastries, light sandwiches and some breakfast items. The coffee isn't cheap but we really enjoyed the Grinders coffee (that we even bought some coffee beans too!). Great flavor and not too acidic. The iced goat actually watered down the coffee quite a bit, so would opt for a black coffee next time. Location wise - they are smack in the middle of the QVB but still had a good amount of seating. You can order at the front or with the QR code on the table. Staff was very friendly and our order came out within 10 minutes.

Vicky at Metropoke Cafe, QV building, Sydney, was the best for service - amazing. Warm, attentive,…read moreefficient, personable despite being frantically busy! I'd return just to experience her service!! Additionally, the chai latte was the best I've ever had (and I've had a few!) - flavour, texture, froth. Highly recommend this Cafe, and Vicki!