First time in Australia experiencing the culture and culinary experiences. Please take that into…read moreconsideration when reading this. I also reserve 4 and 5 star reviews for exceptional service with unforgettable dining experiences. The ambience is intimate but also noisy. I will say the coffee here and in Australia in general is some of the best coffee I've ever had. I ordered (2) espresso martinis, pancakes, and the sirloin steak breakfast with a side hashbrown. My pancakes were stone cold but I will say the aesthetics on it made it edible. The pistachio butter cream was to die for. My steak was ok ; for the price I simply just wanted more. I could be wrong but I doubt it was even 6oz. If you have this place on your radar be sure to make reservations. This goes for almost every restaurant in Sydney. My server was Cassie who was very personable and even gave us tips on what to watch out for dining in Sydney.

Nice spot but where do I begin? I'm always torn when coming to a place but not fully experiencing…read moreit. This place was recommended to us by a local family friend. We came in thinking it was just a coffee shop, but it's essentially a restaurant that also has a focus on coffee. They have a full bar and a window to the outside where you can order just coffee and tea to go. As for the interior it's dimly lit and sort of has romantic date night vibes. We essentially only ordered coffee and one person ordered a cake slice. The lychee cake was pretty good per my aunt. A couple people ordered the Coco Loco, which is basically an espresso martini on steroids with Nutella and something like a Ferrero Rocher. I ordered a latte and their Affogato. The latte was very smooth and BI is arguably one of the best I've ever had. Is the Affogato a cheat code because they use like a tiramisu ice cream? You could argue that case. You can also buy their blends of coffee beans, subject to availability. While the latte was very smooth, I can't say it was mind blowing but it was still pretty good.

I had a delicious breakfast here consisting of French toast and a chai latte…read more The French toast was served with Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Salted Caramel, Coconut-Curd, Granola and Maple Mascarpone. It was very tasty! My chai latte was basic, but it had good flavors. Great breakfast!

Loved the food, service, pricing and all of it. Great breakfast/brunch place we found in Sydney…read more We went back there twice in a week.

A lovely cafe in Balmain serving brunch, lunch and a lot of classic Turkish dishes including…read moresweets. Coffee here is good, food is really nice and I enjoyed my felafel wrap. Would love to come back and try the Turkish classic breakfast one day. Staff are friendly and there is nice outdoor seating.

What a cute little restaurant on Darling Street in Balmain!…read more The design of this newly opened restaurants (about 2 months) is very refereshing: the white walls are accompanied by small potted plants that sit into the wall, light wooden tables, and simple, soft and bright colours, like the yellow flowers and yellow and white striped cups that add a nice accent. From their website, their food is described as "down to earth Mediterranean influenced modern Australian food." Honestly, the real reason why I picked this place apart from it's cute decor, is because there were also seats available outside and in the warm sun, especially on a beautiful winter day in July. The food was average; I tried both the Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon as well as the Lamb Mince, Mushroom, Capsicum, Eggplant, Spinach, Feta aka Breakfast in a Clay Pot that was served with Two Fried Eggs and Turkish Bread. Service was great there and a few times we had been asked if everything was going okay. After realizing how nice and friendly the staff was, that's when I asked how long they had been opened for. I hope that the service of the staff remains the same and that the food gets some more flavour because this could be an even better place.

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.

It has an all day menu with innovative breakfast and lunch items. There's a takeaway window to…read moreorder coffee and pastries. Servers are quick and friendly. It seemed a bit loud to me, located right off the sidewalk and having open windows. I ordered the one pan: Fried eggs and charred bacon cooked in the same pan, sourdough, house sauce, pepe saya butter. I didn't read the description very carefully so I was surprised at the fried eggs. The dish literally was cooked in one pan with the eggs cooked on top of the bacon. The bacon was Australian style as opposed to what Americans are used to. Although a departure from what I would normally order, I enjoyed it nonetheless. The sourdough toast was a great accompaniment. With a flat white coffee, I couldn't ask for more.

This is one happy girl! I arrived in Sydney yesterday and love the great coffee shops in Australia…read more I am on a mandatory three days of home quarantine and today I had to have my first Covid test after arrival. Due to these circumstances I could not go in, but picked up on the vibe just sitting in the car waiting for my daughter. She delivered a rich, creamy, and smooth cup of Vanilla Latte. I can't wait to return for Brekkie when I can actually go in !

Leave your leather jackets and hair gel at home-Deus isn't your typical cafe-biker bar! This food…read morespot (with a shop attached) has been beautifully designed to be minimal but industrial. light wood, concrete floors, black walls with sun drenched fiddle leaf fig lined Windows. It's very spacious with a generous menu. We stopped in at 4 which is when they don't serve food (3-6 kitchen is closed) But hot chips and croissants are available.

Walked in here while visiting Australia after reading good reviews. I had the Potato rosti…read morebenedicts and it is the best Benny's I have ever had! Tried it with a tiny bit of vegimite like a bad turist and it felt like riding a wave :)! My bf could not stop smiling! I had a double restretti flat white and mimosas!! Coming back everyday while here! Can't wait to try the lunch menu!!

Came here with my friends who told me that this cafe is 24 hours…read more The mud cake here is a must order!! I love the cold vanilla ice cream with the warm oozing chocolate. Heavenly match! The cheesecake here is pretty good too. Smooth and not too thick so you don't get sick of it after a few mouthful. I had the linguine pasta with chilli, shrimp and rocket. I personally found it a little too bland for my liking and wish there was more flavor. The dish just somehow lacks a kick. Overall a decent cafe for desserts and meetup :/

Maisy's was a stop on my ongoing quest to find the best coffee in Neutral Bay and it missed the…read moremark for a couple of reasons. For a start it really bugs me when cafe's charge extra for soy milk in a piccolo. I'm no tight-arse but charging 50c extra for a tablespoon of milk is just rude in my opinion. I never complain but I do take my business to businesses that are less greedy! So the $4.10 (!!) coffee was strike one against Maisy's. The coffee was actually alright- or would have been if my piccolo wasn't more like a 1/2 latte. I guess they wanted to give me my 50c worth of soy milk! That would be sweet if the point of a piccolo wasn't the small amount of milk involved. Lovely staff but Meh.

I love a cafe where i can make myself comfortable, read my book or newspaper and take my time over…read morea snack or a few cups of tea or coffee. Gusto is not that kind of place for me. It is more of a quick cuppa or take away sandwich place. Not knocking it in any way. I've had a fairly decent bite to eat there and my chai tea was good, albeit not quite hot enough. i just didn't find it comfortable enough to want to hang around beyond my food and drink. It's really small inside and the tables and chairs are pretty close together so you feel a bit squashed and conspicuous. It seems to me that it is more of a meeting place for a coffee and perhaps a treat (of which there are some delicious looking ones) And I don't suppose it claims to be anything else either. Its right there on Fiveways, that great junction in Paddington. So a better location you could not ask for and many of the pre-prepared lunch meals were sold out by the time I got there later on in the afternoon, so clearly it is fairly popular. For all I know it could be legendary with the locals! it was my first visit though and first impressions were 'nice, but nothing too special.'

I loved the vibe I got first time walking around Five Ways in Paddington. There's a small town…read morefeel and a certain tranquility that you don't find in other Sydney neighborhoods. Gusto is the perfect place to let the day pass by as you sip a macchiato and munch on sweet treats. This café and delicatessen reminds me of ones you would find in Europe, with locals socializing here habitually. My cappuccino was above average and executed with precision. Their banana bread is a divine slice of heaven on a plate. I also tried a fudge brownie with chocolate chips that was intensely sweet but packed an equally strong cocoa punch. Gusto also sells a variety of fresh paninis, wraps, and salads that will tickle anyone's taste buds. I would suggest that you try your hardest to get a seat outside to marvel at the harbor views. Also, you're a people-watcher like me, this is the place to do it. People flock to Gusto on a regular basis, so you might find yourself waiting to get a seat. Even so, you can still experience their tasty sandwiches on the go. The servers aren't very approachable or welcoming, but they do their job well.