Grabbin' a four star rating is the not so humble neighborhood bakery- Gusto…read more This is one schmick operation here in little ol' Strathmore. There ain't any pretty going on here though. Basic 101 neighborhood bakery decor. But all immaculate kept. Rather impressive. I felt almost as if I could have walked into the display cabinet and discovered the likes of Donna Hay stylin' away in here. The high level of quality control really shines through here. All the tasty baked goods looked near perfect, yet still a little rough. This just emphasised the hard work that the bakers here go to. No mass produced cookies or doughnuts here. We dropped by on a Sunday morning and by 10am they had run out of croissants. Testament to how popular this little spot is. As we where heading out road tripping a few snacks were needed. The top prize goes to the smiley face cookies that I snuck in. Delicate shortbread cookies, with a sweet icing top and jam filling. Bring on the flood of child hood memories. One star was lost for the snooty staff. So I may not look like a soccer mum but hey I deserve some respect for not breeding at such a young age. The staff were not helpful at all. No suggestions, no can I help you? Nothing past the initial walk in HI. In all honesty the cookies was so cookie-licous that I'll be back.

Just Yum!!!! Everything is delicious…read more Cheap birthday cakes with fresh cream. Pastries are awesome. We always pop in here to collect a cake on the way to friends. When my husband cooks he gets a family pie & individual cakes The running joke is dad always cooks dinner & dessert.

An open space and clean, natural decor welcomed me along with friendly staff. I was happily seated…read moreright away thanks to an early breakfast time. Coffee served was pleasant with a kick. My friend was less impressed with hers. Presentation was on point along with the food! We went with seafood options of a salmon egg scramble with prosciutto slivers and beans. There was a slight spice and it went down easy. Another contender was the prawn bisque served as an eggs benedict with crispy noodles that looked like a bird's nest. The noodles were strange and chewy as they sat but everything else was very tasty. Both were served on a squid ink slice of bread that was a bit tough to cut. Overall I enjoyed the meal, serves were the right size although you will pay for the ambiance and presentation. It's a toss up whether you come here or walk across the street to Kettle Black. Both have tasty dishes and a similar atmosphere. I would return to try one of their lunch dishes, served all day!

A great local cafe with good coffee and desserts. The price…read moreis reasonable (has increased in the past few months) Good breakfast dishes. The scrambled eggs are really well done. I don't recommend the corned beef as it can be a bit stringy. It's a relaxed environment with decent service. If you go there early during the weekend, you will be served very quickly.

Beautiful French Toast!…read more Wonderful Corn Fritters! Amazing Scrambled Eggs! Great skinny flat white! Awesome service too! Will come back. #highlyrecommended #brunch

Cafe with outdoor and indoor seating and ample street parking. Arrived here on a Sunday noon and it…read morewas almost empty inside but lots of people on the outdoor tables. Free wifi. A small selection of baked goods on counter. Menu consists of wraps, burgers and a handful of brekkie items. Despite being a small menu it caters to all tastes. My friend got the small victories sandwich which is bacon fried egg tomato in slices of bread. He inhaled it and liked the freshness from the tomato. I had the lamb wrap with pulled succulent lamb, refreshing pieces of cucumber and tomato, delicious undertones of the sauce and complementary sourness and crumbly texture from the feta. The wrap itself was a thin white wrap. I devoured mine too and the hot crinkly cut chips were a bonus Our coffees were robust yet creamy. Great value for money. Good friendly service.

Around the corner of my house Small Victories has taken my preference for a sit down breakfast. I…read morelike the brightness of the place as for a breakfast dimmed lights don't make sense. It is the meal that starts your day, it should awaken you like a beautiful sunrise when you just had a 9 hour sleep. Food wise always up to scratch, I have had soup, sandwiches and the small victories breakkie. Sucker for black pudding and love the way it is served. New age fun with a vintage feel. The space feels great, always feel welcome and most importantly they tolerate me just talking shit about everything and nothing. Recommended by me. But then again. Who the fff hell am I?

From the outside it may not look like a pumping a cafe, but head on in and a charming environment…read moreawaits. Go further in and find the green oasis in the courtyard at the back - perfect on a sunny day. Feeling a little worse for wear? Grab a Bloody Mary or some strong coffee from Seven Seeds. The fresh OJ is delicious, but at $6.50 the "large" wasn't all that generous. It was mostly ice and foam. The bircher is legit. Oats mixed with with almonds, nutmeg, loads of berries and rosewater spiked yoghurt. The $12 pricetag and pretty pink hue makes me want to eat it every day. The smashed avo on sourdough ($11) comes with the option of an additional tomato salad or broadbeans/ goat cheese combo for an extra $4. We went with the broadbeans in attempt to get more roughage, though it was more cheese than broadbeans. Oh well, it's the thought that counts, right? With a great booze list and loads of brunchy options available until 3pm, I can imagine this as a great Sunday session location when you need just a little more than a hair of the dog.

Oh Carolina! A group…read moreof colleagues and I ducked in here for a quick work lunch recently and there were no regrets! It's a funky little venue with nick naks on the walls to keep you occupied while you wait for your meal. The food was fresh and vibrant. Between us we sampled the Fritters, Vietnamese chicken salad and the Avocado toast. Service is friendly and efficient and the overall vibe is relaxed.

Don't come i ordered a simple meal. When it came it had taken 40 minutes to vome and the was…read moreinclean the bread was and had a hair in it. In the restaurant it was so hot and other customers smelt. Avoid at all costs

The first day in Australia, I was craving a big, hearty sandwich, a rarity in Japan. A quick Google…read moresearch led me to Bowery to Williamsburg. The name suggests a connection to the street or bridge in NYC. Am I correct? Located in the alley between Flinders and Collins, parallel to Russell, it was a bit unexpected to find this eatery here. With plenty of tables on the patio and inside, the atmosphere was inviting. Being alone, I didn't want to occupy a larger table, so I decided to grab my order to go. After glancing over the menu, my eyes locked on the 'Reuben,' thinking 'this can't go wrong.' The staff were kind and friendly. Despite not dining in, they allowed me to sit and wait at a table. After a few minutes, I received my order and rushed back to the hotel because I couldn't wait! Excitement led me to open the box like a treasure chest, revealing a huge sandwich - the portion I had been searching for. In Japan, where I live, the general trend is to reduce portions to maintain prices rather than increase prices to keep portions consistent in the face of inflation. Now you understand how crucial this is. Another crucial aspect - the taste was on point. With a generous portion of meat, it dominated the experience along with the sourness from the pickled cabbage. It was a bit too sour for my taste, but I assume that's how a Reuben usually tastes. Overall, I was really pleased with this place and would love to come back again.

Great little place. Long line moves fast. Delicious inventive babaganoush poached egg brekkie…read more Also very generous portion of side smoked salmon. Great service and lively atmosphere. Definitely a worthwhile experience.

Solid brunch place with some inventive breakfast items on a cool street. Ordered the babaganoush…read morebreakfast plate with two poached eggs on top of toast with grilled halloumi and a smear of babganoush on the bottom of the plate. It was tasty but the threw all of the items on the two pieces of toast piled on top of one another - like they were in too big a rush to notice or care and I had to reconstruct it myself. Would have liked a bit more of the eggplant spread given that it was featured in the menu listing up front and not barely enough to call it a condiment. Coffee looked pretty but was just okay. Nice place overall.

This place recently changed owners and it's excellent.. you better try it before it gets really…read morebusy! The coffee is really good (Padre beans) and the breakfast dishes don't stand out on the menu but surprise you pleasantly! I had the el hefe - avocado on toast with a Spanish twist - and it was delicious... Staff was very very friendly and attentive.. Great spot in a strip with not much else.

Ibella feels almost like a hobbyist project. I don't mean that entirely in a bad way - the staff…read moreare friendly enough, and they're happy enough to have a chat in the sunshine. I apparently arrived just after their chef had left, but the guy behind the counter was more than willing to make me an omlette. But this was after they'd said they'd be fine to cook me some breakfast, and after they told me that they couldn't actually make the order I wanted. But when the omlette came it was pretty hefty, and tasty enough that it almost made up for the burnt cappucino it came with. And the barista stopped out, made with the small talk. I'm not entirely sure about their professionalism, but they're friendly and willing, so I guess they might at least make it through the summer.