To die for. Seriously cannot recommend getting breakfast here more. The worst part about my…read moreexperience here was only getting one thing on the menu because there were so many options that I wanted to get! The prawn omelette was perfectly unique with eggs cooked to perfection The matcha is a no brainer. Stop contemplating and get here for breakfast!

Food was awesome. Service was terrible. We were seated and then had been waiting for about 20…read moreminutes before we had to flag someone down to come take our order. While we were eating no one came to check on us or ask us if we needed anything. I wanted another drink but didn't have the chance to ask for another because no one checked on us. We finished eating and no one came by so we could ask for the check. Do not come here if you're in a rush or impatient.

This is a neighborhood place, opened in late 2012 and already packed on a regular basis. It's a…read morecoffee shop and breakfast/luncheon cafe, with a limited but varied selection. For a late lunch I had delicious fish and chips and my wife had a salad she liked. They roast their own specialty coffee, which are quite tasty. Seating is limited, with less than a dozen tables. They don't serve liquor, but you can go next door to the bottle shop and pick up a bottle of wine, bring it back, and enjoy it with your meal. It's an odd location, not near many other commercial establishments, with limited parking. So it won't be a destination for many. But the local crowd clearly loves it already. The two young ladies who own it have been present and working hard each time I was there. They also have a case with a dozen gelatos around the side of the counter. Currently they're closing about 4pm each afternoon.

Mixed hopes for this Cafe as we had heard it's name through the grapevine but read some poor…read morereviews. We decided that we should try it ourselves. Firstly, it was hard to find a table. Each time we thought we found one a local jumped up from theirs and moved to escape the noise. Frustrating that this happened twice. Second, the coffee was.... one of the worst ive had in Sydney. Best described as warm milk, it's embarrassing that they are supposedly a specialty roaster. I almost never walk away from a coffee but this time I had to. It's sad when I considered walking next door to the mini mart for a DARE Iced coffee. Now, its not all doom and gloom. The Mexican Baked Eggs were actually quite good. The key to their success in my mind was the inclusion of jalapeños and some melted cheese. My only suggestion would be some small pieces of bacon or ham to add in some salt/meat goodness. The missus avocado and salsa toast was ok; nothing special. Verdict; if you are driving by and curious about why this place is busy... try it out. But be warned their coffee is below subpar and its not worth travelling to try.

Nice trendy spot conveniently located right by the hotel I was staying…read moreat. Two thumbs up! Go check it out.

This is the best place in CBD to check out Sydney's cafe culture! The line is always super long but…read moreit moves fast and the food/drinks are well worth the wait. I would come here for breakfast every day if it wasn't on the other side of the globe... The regular latte and a chai latte are both perfectly smooth and beautifully presented. We also shared the smoked salmon avocado bruschetta and the feta, avocado and tomato bruschetta which are made with amazingly fresh produce that tasted like there's a vegetable garden in the back. They are served on GIANT delicious fresh baked slices of bread. We also bought a chicken sandwich as a to-go lunch to eat later but it had been consumed within 15 minutes of us leaving the place. Highly recommend!

Love the vibe of this spot right off of George street. Cute indoor-outdoor patio and excellent…read morebeans. Menu looks tasty but I didn't grab food.

I had cappucino, and my wife went with latte. Both beautifully done. Then we shared a fresh…read moresqueezed oj. Perfect. My acai bowl had fresh fruit, granola, and shredded coconut over icey acai. This had nice balance, not too sweet, and healthy as all get out. (Where did that expression come from?) My wife chose brushetta with halved cherry tomatoes, over avocado toast. There was a side of hulami cheese which benefitted from a lemon juice dousing. This was a super savory way to start our day. We loved everything.

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.

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!

I've loved breakfast here! I often come here in a Sunday morning before heading to work in a nearby…read moredress shop. Try the French Toast or the Avo and Feta! I went this weekend on a Saturday about 9 and there was a wait for tables so they are obviously doing something right! I went off for some shopping and returned for a later brekkie rather than stand there watching customers have each bite and wondering how long they'd be before their table was available. The crowd had moved on and I ordered the Avo with a poached egg. It's a fave, as I said! But I felt decidedly uncomfortable when the 'spare' chair at the table for two was whisked away for another table. The crowd had diminished and other larger tables were empty, so there were other 'spare chair' options. On my way out I mentioned it and staff were apologetic... so I hope it won't be the experience for other solo diners.

Prompt and friendly service, followed by well presented instagram-friendly food! Portions are a…read morelittle small but the taste is worth a try. Very good coffee too.

Bargain breakfasts to be had at this sneaky find not to mention the coffee is good…read more I had a breakfast board which was well presented with the right mix of savoury and sweet: perfectly folded eggs, mushrooms, hashbrown, tomato along with a mini fruit salad as dessert to my savoury. A brilliant idea. It was like eating at a buffet or when you can't decide between scrambled eggs or fruit salad you can have both!! My partner got the bacon and egg roll and coffee for $9! Decent sized as well. They also had a big brekky with bulgogi which I will have to try next time. Would definitely come here again.

Great little cafe; I was in search of the John Smith cafe, but I got lost and decided to stop by…read morehere instead-- glad I did! Since it was hot outside, I decided to order the apple ginger juice. It's a well suited combo and was just the refreshing kick I needed. It came in a super cute mason jar fitted with a straw in the cap. I'm sure this sounds like an unnecessary detail, but since a lot of hipster cafes come without a lid and just the straw, I really appreciated the lid so that the straw didn't float up or out. The bulgogi burger was made promptly and came out on a small wooden cutting board with a bowl of fries (or do Aussies call them chips? Sorry... tourist here). The fries were well salted, but I wish it had come with ketchup... Sure, I could've asked, but I elected to be lazy. They make some good quality fries, though-- there wasn't a single one that got in the mix that was accidentally burnt, even on the tips! The burger was delicious, but if I could make improvements I would juice it up a bit, whether it be through the bulgogi it self or adding a compatible sauce of some sort. I felt it was a bit dry, and with my decision to eat fries sans ketchup, the combo made me wish I had more juice. The service was excellent; the barista/waiter was very attentive and noticed immediately when I had finished scanning the menu to take my order. Every aspect of my interaction with him was friendly. The staff are Korean, and the older man (I think the main cook?) noticed that I'm probably Korean too and made an effort to thank me for stopping by while I was paying the the barista/waiter. So friendly! During my time there I noticed several people who seemed like regulars stopping by for their brew. The staff and regulars greeted each other like great friends, and I heard every single one of the regulars compliment them on their delicious coffee. If I'm back in the area, I'll be making an effort to stop by again and try their coffee!