We have to go to Woolworths and I wanted to get a cup of coffee so walking into Gordon Centre we…read morehave a couple of choices. There's the deli...not a good choice, it used to be good, then for reasons we won't get into we stopped going. Gloria Jeans is also there...but really that's usually a last resort when it comes to coffee. Then there is Devereaux, a small corner café with a great older coffee machine and an open comfortable vibe. The coffee was solid and the banana bread was great. It's a perfect combination when you need a pick-me-up. We ordered two more coffees takeaway and drank them while we did our shopping around the Centre. It's a great choice for our caffeine fix and fits into our weekly shopping quite nicely with Woolworths, the news agency and the Discount Drug store all within 25 meters of the café.

A pleasant little corner cafe in the Gordon centre. It certainly is better than the other two cafes…read morebut it is by no means perfect. The little cakes and raisin toast are lovely, so are the other lunchy things though some can be a bit pricey. Unfortunately the coffee can be a bit hit and miss, today it was too hot and almost burnt. On other occasions it has been too weak. Still, it is a pleasant place to sit and watch the passing parade.

Ok the staff are good. Lily and Pera are friendly. The coffee is very good. If you like a bacon and…read moreegg roll is probably the best, after that the food gets pretty limited. The things that could be improved are air conditioning. There is non and the kitchen can make things hot in the summer. The second Is WiFi. There is none and would help business people and students use the cafe. So even though I would like to give the girls a higher rating for effort. It's a 3 star cafe with great coffee and friendly service

Sorry, I am literally losing my religion here at this establishment. Points are to be awarded (and…read morewell deserved) for extremely fantastic coffee; yet the service and the cramped ambience is such a turn off. This is Balmain; cafes do get crowded so some space is allowed and much needed. The coffee is superb; yet I won't be coming back to this religion in a hurry as the service is just okay; nothing spectacular. Maybe if the staff go on some customer service training, and they open up the space a little more; then most definitely I will give this establishment more of a chance. There is an abundance of choice for coffee in Balmain and Rozelle (let alone in the city nearby) that great customer service and great coffee must go hand in hand. Life is short. Not coming back to this establishment in a hurry, and sadly as well. Maybe if they also got rid of the initial counter service (hey, the latter is also a bit of a turnoff at Rosebud too) and provided full table service; although I don't want to be a business consultant again: it would be a recommendation that should be taken seriously in enhancing the customer experience, and making it more positive in my eyes.

This place is my saving grace at work-- it's one of many options in the MLC food court and their…read moremade to order omelettes and salads are a trying-to-be-healthy working girl's best friends. For $7 you can get a 3 egg omelette with up to three mix-ins. If you want to add meat it'll be more but you can add cheese for free. I usually go with spinach, olives and mushrooms-- while most places are stingy with their veggies Janus almost goes a bit overboard. I know I'm getting at least two servings of vegetables in my omelette. Another thing I really like about their omelettes is that they don't taste like they've been cooked in a vat of oil like most breakfast places-- no grease running down your fork here! As for the salads at lunch time it's a similar situation-- pick your base (selection of lettuces or you can opt for a mix of salad/quinoa for a bit extra) and then up to 7 mix-ins. The salads start at $9 and there are plenty of protein options (egg, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans etc) if you don't want to pay for meat or haloumi as an add-on. Maybe Lisa just caught them on a bad day but I find them to be efficient and friendly each time I go, and I feel like the ingredients are fresh and high quality. Definitely a great bang for the buck and a super healthy option for breakfast/lunch (or dinner if you opt to get an extra salad to take home with you....shhhh, don't tell anyone).

For some months now I have walked past this Italian take away coffee/ burger place and wondered why…read morethey charge upward of $12 for a hamburger on its own. Today as I wandered aimlessly through the Met Centre feeling uninspired by my normal lunch choices I decided it was time to try the Italian hamburger for myself. Given that there is no private seating and the Met Centre has many places where you can get a burger, chips and drink for $10 or less, I approached the counter with high expectations and was disappointed from whoa to go..... Firstly the service was poor. I was greeted by a girl who was eating while serving me. On its own not too bad, but when she stopped giving me my change to join in the conversation between three of her team mates I was unimpressed. I was only handed my money when one of her team mates intervened and suggested she finish serving me. After such poor service I was sure the burger would be fantastic to justify the price......I was wrong! The burger wasn't horrible....the meat was well cooked and the bun was okay, but here's the problem: when I pay $12 for a take away burger from a food court I expect more than a lump of beef with one piece of cheese and some tomato sauce, and that was all I got. In short, I paid $12 for a beef paddy, a slice of tasty cheese, a hamburger bun and some sauce......and for all that I didn't even get good service to offset the cost. Given the number of high quality take aways in Met Centre and around Wynyard Station I can't see the value in Janus, so I will give it a wide berth.

I've found Three Beans coffees somewhat disappointing (given their price and goals) in most stores…read moreI have tried. The Chatswood store however is a brewing a nice cup, mellow in taste (I'm talking coffee here, not sparkling water). The Vegemite on turkish toast are a good treat with your coffee. They'll even give you a fancy plate, but I'd rather pay 50¢ less for presentation. Like most Three Beans franchises they're a bit on the more expensive side and so allow for only the occasional visit, although I believe they have some regular customers. Staff is always friendly and their store is quite cosy, especially for Chatswood.

Staff are wonderful, friendly and are able to remember the names of every regular customer. Service…read morefor coffee is lightning fast despite the queue being out the door most days. I have a coffee shop in my building but walk 250m to go to 3 beans instead. Price is on par with the rest of Chatswood. The food looks great but I have only tried the toast.

Gusto has gotten a great reputation among the bondi crowd because this place is always full of…read morepeople be it for a early morning coffee or a late treat. The coffee standards are high here with the store getting lots of recognition in various publications over the years. The store is quite cute and they have a enough seats inside for a decent crowd and also some Sears along the arcade too. It's on Spring street though so can be quite loud around here. Gusto is great for takeout though and you never have to wait very long. They got a great range of muffins , pastries, croissants and breads to go great with your coffee and also serve some light meals. Today I ordered peanut butter on Turkish bread. Really simple of course but very tasty none the less and perfect to keep you going until lunch. The coffee comes with a cute little bit of chocolate on top just to make your day.

Nip in here for a coffee that'll knock your socks off and leave you alert for the rest of the day…read more They also offer a fabulous range of freshly baked pastries and cakes - buy both for just $6. Homemade bircher muesli, fruit salad and yoghurt are also available as a more healthy breakfast alternative. However, the atmosphere here is not one so much for relaxing and reading the papers, but is a more frantic grab-and-go coffee on the way to work. Their breakfast-bar layout offers a great place for quickly scoffing a muffin and slurping your coffee, but I think there are better places if you want to relax and enjoy watching the world go past.

Morning Glory's slogan is it's all about the coffee and let me tell you it absolutely is…read more...... that first sip, ahhhh straight to your brain to release that dopamine...... Devine! The coffee is one of the best I have had.... EVER! On top of that Tony offers a simple and comforting menu, banana bread, toasties, bacon and eggs, burgers, toast and spreads etc. The cafe is fairly new, it's been open 7 months so they are establishing themselves and settling Menu's and decor. Tony has applied for a license so they can operate as a wine bar in the evening also. Being where it is located it is easy to stop at on your way through, unlike Earlwood (literally up the road) which is crazy busy with an unlikely opportunity to find a park. As an artist, he draws on local artists to create the decor and display works. It is an eclectic and friendly little place with (yes I'm saying it again) amazing coffee. Please support this little start up, and get a great coffee while doing it.

Hi, the Cafe Manager charged me $150 extra on my coffee order. I went in after music class with my…read moremother and my two year old daughter. I called them and gave them the benefit of the doubt it was a genuine error. They asked me to physically come back to the store for the refund. I've never been treated so poorly but a cafe or any business. They made me wait, and said they were too busy to deal with my request. I had to articulate (loudly) that I'm waiting on their error. They then blamed me three times for telling them the wrong date and amount and they can't confirm. Once the charge was found they refused to refund the money because they couldn't confirm it was me. The Cafe Manager was rude, defensive and aggressive. I left upset and embarrassed by the whole scenario. They have no email to communicate. I will have to escalate to the Ombudsman, because they've my money and refused to refund. I'm most upset because they've ruined my Saturday mornings where I go to music class with my little girl and we have a babyccino and coffee after.

Me and my partner have been regulars at Clover for the past few months. The food is consistently…read moredelicious and yummy! Brunch needs eggs and Clover has a nice range from baked to benedict, but don't discount the French toast which is probably healthier than a regular French toast but just as delicious ;) Overall Clover doesn't have impressive fancy dishes - missing that to get a 5! What it has is nice comfortable food :)

Grind Espresso Bar is a small cafe squeezed between two other establishments and is pretty easy to…read moremiss. When you do find it, you are quickly noticed and served regardless of the amount of people being served. I ordered a steak sandwich and a Long Black Coffee. The steak sandwich came pretty well presented with a generous portion of fries and Ketchup. I will probably not order the steak sandwich again, the ingredients all taste quite good together except for the very tough steak. It was quite difficult to eat it as a sandwich, but tasted great regardless. The fries were decent, a great addition to an otherwise great plate. As for the coffee, it was thorougly enjoyed. It even earned a star on its own. Overall not a bad place for a decently priced lunch. *Edit: Since my review, I had become a regular customer during my time in Sydney, Grind is easily the best place I found for coffee.

$6.90 Brekkie Special!!! Ham and egg on turkish and a coffee for take away? Are you kidding me?…read more Grab you some before you hop on the bus and watch all the envious passengers gaze in envy! If you are looking to sit down, get there early and sit out on the patio! The service is fast, friendly and is only superseded their delicious food and coffee! Try the french toast and order the large coffee! Best in Leichhardt! Yea I said it!