A very busy brunch place, but we only had to wait about 10 minutes. It was a bit crowded for 5 of…read moreus at a square table. We were given plastic cups and water but my cup had crumbs in it which was gross. I had a cappuccino that was pretty good. My friend's smoothie came out in a bottle which was a little disappointing. My friends' breakfast toasties came out pretty quickly. They were hearty sandwiches for only $10. I had the BBQ brisket hash and my friend had the smashed avo toast with egg. Both of our dishes took significantly longer to come out. The hash was good just not what I was expecting. It had beans, chickpeas, and lentils. The meat was tasty and there was a nice lime aioli with it that gave it a lot of taste. My friend said her smashed avo toast was great. Overall, a decent place but want to try more brunch places before I would come back.

This place reeks trendy. Regrettably not quite as good as she looks…read more Ordered a Southern Fried Chicken burger. It came with coriander slaw, chipotle solid, manchego ?, pickled cabbage and crunch y chips. Trouble was, the chicken was a bit too dry and Coa ing was a little less than I would have liked. The bun was pleasant enough, but the crunchy chips, just weren't. Sorry. Hope my next visit will be s bit better.

This place is pretty awesome aye! Always buzzing with…read morepeople either buying their take away coffees, having mum chats, family gatherings, business lunches and just about everything else. The first time I was here I had a salt pepper squid and spicy chorizo with pumpkin and fetta salad - that was epic. This time I thought I'd try something "cooked"; aka in Alby terms - a hot dish not a salad - so ordered the spaghetti with king prawns and chilli. Definitely didn't let me down though I still prefer the salad. Maybe that's what they mean by first impressions last? Something funny happened too and don't know whether it was intentional. Try go there with a group of people that has a mix of guys and girls. You'll notice they give you different glasses. All the guys had water glasses that were different to the girls. It could be chance but my gut feeling is the waiter enjoys his work too much!

Yum yum yum.... The…read moreMoody Chef is a not-small-not-supersized (medium sized?) cafe located minutes walk from the St Leonards Train Station and nearby highrise buildings. A corner position and high street profile provides plenty of light into the seating area, and an absence of street noise is welcomed. The cafe has a modern look and feel, without being 'ultra-modern boring', and takes advantage of a variety of furniture and decorative effects. A great place to hang out for a coffee or meal with the added benefit of soaking up some free wifi. I dropped in for breakfast during the week with a colleague for a lazy start to what would be a busy work day. Happy to see the specials menu I chose an omelette which had red pepper, chorizo and a cheese, the name of which unfortunately has skipped my mind, but was ultimately delicious. This paired with a flat white which was smooth and with good body, and my lazy start was on the up. There's enough on the menu to keep you interested with breaky/brunch/lunch options. Staff are friendly and accommodating, and our server checked on us without 'overchecking' as can be the case at some cafes. This was quite well timed - as we did need another caffeine injection prior to departure (it would be a very long day). In the past I've taken advantage of the function room for a business breakfast which was great as we had a space to ourselves, a good option if you want to get the team together but also have an opportunity to give a quick presentation (without disturbing the rest of the cafe folk or breaching corporate confidentiality...). Recommended - if you are in the area hit up the friendly staff at the Moody Chef... they do good work.

Just ate here. Phenomenal healthy food. I had the tuna salad and a cocoa shake. Wait was about 5…read moreminutes or less. Highly recommended for those leading a healthy lifestype

Best lox bagel I've EVER had. My partner had the Pastrami Sandwich - also the best he has ever had…read more My lil one ate a kids brioche french toast and he ate it all. Ingredients are so fresh. We added a cacao smoothie at the end and it was perfect. The service was impeccable - kind, efficient, friendly. The vibe inside was like a cafe but it's a "deli". All in all it only cost about $50 USD! Recommend!

The coffee is pretty incredible and staff is very friendly…read more I came here a few times and had a mocha and also an iced oat latte. Both were very good The hot chocolate and mocha are made with actual solid chocolate so it is very tasty I got the halloumi wrap here without egg and it was great. A little salty but very flavorful and pretty filling

Once a hole in the wall strictly serving coffee and a few sweets, Ristretto & Co. has evolved into…read morea café hotspot for locals in Sydney's South-West on Northumberland Street Liverpool. A small walkway through the cafe's busy kitchen takes you out to a quaint, rustic style courtyard to sit, relax and enjoy a coffee & brunch with friends to escape the busyness of the world outside. Ristretto & Co. is a local favourite, renowned for its seamless Campos coffee and menu offering a wide all day breakfast menu. We chose a couple of favourites and were recommended to try the waffles - every instagrammers dream! We enjoyed corn and zucchini fritters with aioli, avocado salsa and a poached egg, which had a lovely crunch, yet were still light and fluffy on the inside. The serving was very generous so despite being full, was hard to resist finishing. We also had the smashed avo (with a side of bacon) just to lighten things up which was nice and fresh with the hint of lemon. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we tried some waffles served with vanilla gelato, shredded coconut, salted caramel sauce, fresh berries, maple syrup & Persian pashmak! The presentation of this dish was beautiful with the popping colours of the berries atop the glistening maple syrup and the delicate pashmak on the top. It was hard to pull this one apart! Although this was very sweet, the flavours and textures worked well together and left us very satisfied. We thoroughly recommend visiting Ristretto for an amazing breakfast/brunch.

Situated on the corner of Old Northern Rd and Cecil Avenue this food store, bakery and cafe is…read moregreat for brunch or a lazy lunch. They offer breakfast, lunch and takeaway. Arrived around 11.45am on a Sunday and the place was packed so we found an outdoor table. You order and pay at the counter. We got the breakfast plate which consists of roasted honey glazed ham, smoked salmon, boiled eggs, toast, condiments and the Chicken Congee which includes chicken, brown rice, broccoli, ginger, shallots and a fried egg. Coffee's arrived quickly, Staff are friendly and efficient. Chicken congee was super hot! As in oven hot so be careful! I was hungry and an eager beaver so ended up burning my tongue. ouch! It was quite filling too. Great first time experience. Close to Castle towers in case you need to do retail therapy after. Cool, cute and tasty foodie joint.

Youeni! (pronounced: you-en-i, like 'you & I')…read more I heard tales of this place coming soon to the Hills a few months back and now that it is finally here I am well pleased. This place captures all the elements you want in a cafe & more. The space: classy. clean. inviting. modern. The menu: fresh. seasonal. tasty. balanced. The staff: friendly. professional. knowledgable. lovely. What I appreciate most is the passion that is carried through all these different elements including the love they have for traditional cooking with seasonal products. This is definitely something to note. If you have a favourite dish be sure to give them feedback so that it can appear on the menu again. Otherwise, you might be waiting a while for it to appear. They have a selection of tasty baked goods which will go well for a quick breakfast snack or something to compliment their coffee. Try the brioche banana sandwich. so simple but so amazing. Baristas are well trained and the coffee is definitely a win. I believe they are one of the few cafes in NSW that use St Ali's beans. It's a local favourite by far. Be sure to visit.

We went for breakfast on a weekday and had quick service. The food is super fresh. Staff is…read morefriendly. It is cold inside during the winter. There is outdoor seating in the back. Dogs are welcome inside. Regulars were dining here. I had the eggs with halloumi and cornbread I added the corn fritter for my side choice. I loved the eggs but the corn side were just ok. My friend had the big brekky. It's huge! It comes with fresh squeezed OJ and a coffee.

Cafe Giulia was the best breakfast we had in Sydney and if I lived or worked in the area they would…read morebe getting a lot of my business. Walking in, I was a bit intimidated. You can tell it's a locals spot. It seemed like a tight space and I worried the four of us would have trouble sitting. Also, the menu, written on the chalkboard, was intense and very intimidating. Luckily, the two lovely people working at the front at the time asked if we were doing take away or sitting in. When we told them we were dining in, they gave us menus and told us we could sit anywhere we liked. I guess we made a panicked face and someone who seemed to be the manager assured us there was more seating in the back. And there was. There was a large table for about 6 and two tables for 4. There was also a large outdoor space you could sit in, but it was too cold for us this morning. After perusing the menu, we went back up to the front and ordered. After that, they took care of us really well, putting up with our (well my parents, lol) constant need for stuff like more coffee, more water or jam for their toast. The food here was really good. I mean I'm still tasting the delicious bacon eggs benedict when I think of it. The portion size is large and I had almost instant regret ordering a side of hash browns with it but let's be honest, the hash browns are so good, I was willing to overeat. No regerts!!!

In my short time visiting Newtown, I found myself buried in constant reminder through both friends…read moreand strangers alike that a stop at this cafe is almost mandatory to satisfy one's holiday. Without need of contemplation, I was sold and found myself here the next day. The establishment itself appears small on the outside but one wouldn't expect a local cafe to be corporate Starbucks. There are enough tables to accomodate small groups and a backroom as well with extra seating for both group or individual. The environment itself is friendly and I've found myself caught in random conversation with individuals near me - it is true good coffee and breakfast brings out the happy spirit. There are of course areas suitable for those who would prefer to bring their laptop or read a book while enjoying their coffee and not to mention outside seating is available. The food itself serves as a stomping ground for this kind hearted beast of a cafe. The Chefs seem to take pride in their cooking as I admittedly sat near the kitchen in the back room and could hear the cooking and conversation. But I am no restaurant mogul so I'll just leave that as "things seemed to be in order in that kitchen." I decided to try the signature South End Breakfast while a friend ordered a baked bean soup and lastly, chef Olivia was kind enough to introduce a dish to me on a request. ( I hope this doesn't get her in trouble). It was yummy! I did not expect to write a long review so perhaps I'll come in and edit this one at a later time so I'll just let the pictures here speak for themselves. DEFINITELY will make this place my go-to cafe.

Amazing food with friendly service in a great location !!! I live in the states but would travel…read moreback to eat there in a heartbeat!

Sad to leave this review as they serve my favourite drop! However, I think the owner needs a break…read more Wow Could not believe I visited Ricky's cafe when they serve Allpress Espresso my favourite blend I enjoy the ambience of the place is a great way to start the day until this morning I ordered my second cup and Ricky said I have a few things to do and I replied no drama at all I stood to pay at the tap and go and he yelled I have a few things to do and the look was one of pure anger. I replied all I wanted was to pay, so I cancelled the order and left.

Not a coffee drinker so can't comment. Am a fan of good quality sandwiches and this is something…read morethey seem to do well. A great variety of different types of bread and fillings. Happy staff and if you are a lone soldier then you eill fit in with a good book or news paper. I think they got a great deal on lettuce the day we v went.