Unfortunately sold to new owners and has gone downhill very fast. I've tried a few times before updating this review. Today was the tipping point. Bought a take away coffee and it was served so bloody hot I couldn't hold the cup. When it finally cooled it was so bad it went straight into the bin. read more

I have never had any problem with this incredible cafe that lies 15 minutes away from my house. The only issue I occasionally have is that I forget to make a booking sometimes, something you CANNOT do because it is impossible to get a table on weekends. Trust me, that alone indicates how tasty this place is. Fantastic service, haven't gotten a single order wrong, or forgotten one yet! Delicious range of breakfast and lunch options, though my favourite are their thick cut toasts (which are the size of 2 toasts in one) and pancakes, which are fluffy and perfectly sweetened. My family and I love this restaurant so much that we ALWAYS visit it, at least once a month and for majority of birthday breakfasts! read more

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I was just after a quick coffee, but I was lucky to get a table. This place gets insanely busy on weekends it seems. Having a quick glance at the menu and some of the plates that were going out of the kitchen, it seems like the portion sizes are pretty generous. Wonder if that has anything to do with it? Given the *cough* quality of my coffee, I doubt it is the draw card here, That said, I am starting to realise that only a few people order macchiatos, and unfortunately even fewer can make them well. What I got here was a good example of too much milk and too much froth. Quite a pity really as it is possible to get a good cup of coffee using Grinders... in the right hands.... Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 6/10 Coffee beans - Grinders Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A read more

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I've driven by a million times so at last I've parked the car! A devotee of Little Rock Cafe at North Rocks I could see that they have a common mantra. Friendly staff, indoor dining and the option for enjoying the outdoors under the big awning. So that's all good. When I opened the menu I seemed to be in a totally different place. There is far less choice here which was disappointing. Nevertheless my berry compote on ricotta and sourdough was a light and delicious way to start the day, but I must admit that sitting outdoors right on Old Northern Road was quite noisy. read more

Little Rock Cafe - Berry compote on ricotta - Restaurants Near Me - Baulkham Hills, NSW

We came for coffee. What we got was burnt and really unpalatable, but really makes you appreciate when you get good coffee from somewhere else. It also makes you realise that despite having Campos coffee, this is not a whole solution for good coffee - you also need baristas that are happy to be there and enjoy their work enough to make good coffee. read more

Even better seating after new playground area put in, never disappoints on food or service read more

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So much potential unrealised. This cafe in Stockland Mall has prime position with seating both inside and out but they are just missing the mark. Employing a series of uni students and on the weekend, high school kids, they need to tell them that they are in the service business. The food is great, they have a lovely smoked salmon salad and they do great pasta but getting the right people and spending some time on he floor with the customers may help. The owners (who work on different shifts) stay close by the register and the kitchen and never mix with the customers. Occasionally you will get a smile from whoever is serving you but its rare. If you go there past 2.30pm they hurry you up because they have to wash the floor or clean tables. The coffee could be better, I've never had a good cup yet. I don't know what brand they use, they don't have any signage that Ive seen so I presume they use some catering pack or their coffee machine needs a good clean. There's a childrens paly area next to the cafe so mums can watch the little ankle biters while enjoying a cold drink with friends. My score: Could do better. read more

Little Rock Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - Baulkham Hills, NSW

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A great cafe to go to if you have kids, as there is a little fenced in playground right next to the cafe and it's gorgeous! However it does make the main outdoor seating area a little noisy, so if you're childless you're probably happier sitting in the smaller outdoor area further away from the playground, or inside. I ordered the big breakfast, which comes with a free coffee. It was lovely! The eggs were cooked well, the only thing was my sourdough was very dry and oh so hard after toasting!! I didn't end up eating it. But overall the breakfast is definitely worth the money, especially with the free coffee. The playground is awesome so my kids love going here, I can have a lovely coffee and supervise them enjoying themselves too. Win/win! read more

Little Rock Cafe - Big breakfast, I got a side of Hollandaise with it too. Yum! - Restaurants Near Me - Baulkham Hills, NSW

The food is quite nice I usually go for breaky. It can get a little swashed invade especially with a few prams. Coffee can be a bit hit and miss. There is a kids play area right next door that is fenced in that makes it a whole lot easier to have a nice meal with kids. Can get busy on the weekends. read more

Great food and coffee. Never let's you down. Great for yourself, friends or taking the fam and the kids. The kids play park makes it awesome to be able to keep an eye on them and let them run wild at the same time! Def one of my favs! read more

Very disappointed with the service. Brought my dog with me for a quick breakfast. Every customer came to say hi and pat the dog. However the owner walked up to me and said, " stop feeding your dog. Your dog is interrupting my customers and next time don't bring your dog." His tone wasn't not a polite. Mind you I was sitting at the outside in the edge away from everyone and I was not feeding my dog any food. He had his own treats. To the food. Ordered Eggs Benedict with bacon. The eggs were over cooked. The spinach were so wet they wet the bread. Also there was way too much sauce on the dish. Please note that the food came before, the owner had a chat with me. read more

Lovely breakfast, great coffee, family friendly! I had a breakfast sandwich and a latte w cinnamon. Their cinnamon has a slight amount of nutmeg in it - which is actually how I make my coffee at home, so I loved it. My husband had a full breakfast plate and cappuccino, and it was clearly good because he ate it rather quickly. One of my kids had the pancake and the other had the mini-breakfast plate - both loved it. We also had an order of cinnamon toast - (butter & cinnamon sugar on toast). We have been eating out a lot because we are In the process of moving from the US. Keep up the good work, little cafe! read more

The food is average, very forgettable. But the worst bit is the very inattentive staff. Can be good for littler kids as there is a small playground, and the cafe has Childrens books to read while you're waiting. Overall, meh is the word. read more