This is an interesting place where locals and others congregate. You can sit outdoors, drink…read morewhatever you want and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music. The first two thirds of the building is a bottle shop/takeaway shop where you can get just about anything alcoholic plus snacks, other drinks, pizza, and many other types of food to take away or eat there. The back third is a sit down open air restaurant with great views of the Pittwater environs. I have eaten there before, but not this time. I just got off the nearby ferry after visiting folks at Elvina Bay and wanted a snack to take back to my home away from home. Huge selection made it difficult, but I got what I wanted. It was a great convenience right from the ferry.

This cafe has a nice location with a great view overlooking Pittwater…read more We were part of a large group for a Sunday lunch though, and as we found, this place can get very busy. The food here was quite tasty - bread and dips for entree. For mains we had a pizza and chips, other members of the party all enjoyed their food which included Burgers, salads and fish and chips. There were a couple of things that let this place down - they seemed to be struggling with the amount of people that were there. Although the food arrived promptly, we were all pretty squashed in, and we also observed the owner or manager of this place being quite rude to his staff and some of the customers, including my father being told off because his seat was at a funny angle - only because we were so cramped to begin with. We also had some meals that were missed, delivered to the wrong table or delivered minus the required cutlery On a quieter day this place would be ideal, But i don't think i will rush back there on a Sunny Sunday.

I am a Pecorino junkie. There I have confessed it…read more Though I love Pablo & Rusty's on the other side of the train station, Pecorino's is more conducive to a cup of coffee and conversation with friends. The seating is more ample and the shop is less busy by virtue of being off the highway. I love their Vanilla Lattes. For afternoon tea, it is always fun to nibble on their delicious Bruschetta. Sit out on the patio to absorb the beautiful Sydney sunshine and enjoy the lovely landscape across the street.

Where as the other side if Gordon station is hectic and congested with commuters either moving…read moretowards the train station or the Pacific Hwy, on this side, still with a fair chunk of through traffic, it feels relaxed and suburban. A great place to sit down for a morning coffee and gently start the day. Ordering my dbl mac as per usual, I thought I might treat myself to a big breaky (honestly I had a bit of a craving for bacon). So while waiting for breaky to arrive my coffee appeared and at first glance, these guys had done a pretty good job. Not too much milk or froth, a good amount of crema, and it was not burnt. About the only thing they could have done better would have been to have shorter shots. As my first Schibello coffee I can only compare it to other brands. This one has a bland commercial flavour to it. I would still put it above Vittoria, but when compared to Vella Nero, Klink, or Air Coffee, there simply is no comparison. As I finished my coffee, breakfast arrived. I hate to be too picky but... a big breaky with only 1 rasher of bacon, a hash brown soaked in oil, and what can only be described as a cheap Coles like sausage is not Ao impressive. The eggs were well cooked and the mushrooms were generous, but I don't think I shall order this from here again. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Schibello coffee Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A Special Features ------------------------ Toilets

This little eatery is just off the main drag & a local took us there. Otherwise we may have looked…read morefor somewhere that looked a bit more exciting. So glad we ate there. I had a great steak sandwich which included beetroot & bacon. My friends had the fish & chips and a chicken melt. Everyone was happy! Delicious food, good prices and really friendly service. Give it a try!

So I am slightly torn about this place. The people that work here are extremely friendly and you…read morefeel right at home. However, the food and the coffee here are not equal to the quality of the staff. Firstly, the coffee here is below what you would expect - especially as there is so much better coffee in the area. The beaches are now beaming with good coffee, so I am was extremely disappointed with the level of coffee. The food here is not bad, but it is not good. It is quite average. On the plus side the food is served on the larger portion side, and is reasonably priced. But again there is better cafes on the Northern Beaches, and so I was again disappointed. So in summary, I probably won't be coming back to this cafe, even though it looked good.

This voucher worked for a return visit. Having driven past this place without giving it a second…read morethought, it was only the purchase of a voucher that got us here. Parking is a challenge but we were here on a Wednesday midday so we scored a park right out in front. This must be the only parking that is not time limited or attracts a fee. The service was excellent. There is not a view of the beach from the tables but just across the road behind the bush is the beach. Our entrees (first course) were chorizo with a bit of chilli and pear, walnut & goat cheese bruschetta. Very nice. The mains were ploughman's lunch and fried chicken. I was even impressed with the coleslaw. These were reasonable serves and were easily shared. No problems with paying extra for the coffees too.

Everything at Barbutos was a 10/10 The service was great…read more Deliciously awesome cocktails & ribs

This is a tiny place with a few tables inside and more outside. We sat inside because there were…read morechairs, not backless stools. I had my usual flat white plus a slice of blueberry banana bread. Sonny had a cold latte and brekkie sandwich while grandson had a banana smoothie. My coffee was delicious, with the usual artistic design on top. The generous slice of blueberry banana bread was heated and came with a pat of butter and a tiny ramekin of honey. I dunked a piece in the honey but honestly liked it better without. The smoothie was large, and I thought it might be too much for grandson. Since they use paper straws, he did need another one when the first one collapsed, but managed to drink most of it. Sonny's bacon and egg roll was a perfect soft-cooked egg with spinach, avocado and of course bacon on a soft bun. He didn't comment on it, so he must have liked it. It looks a bit like a hole in the wall kind of place, but the drinks and food we had were on point.

Great place all round…read more Smooth tasty coffee with a few different bean choices for those who want to splurge. I got a cappuccino and it was awesome. Extra points for having powdered coco on top instead of chocolate. Ordered the poached eggs with bacon and spinach which ticked every box a bacon and eggs should. My mates got other things on the menu which looked just as good. There is also a sweets cabinet for those coming here in the afternoon or who can justify eating a Cronut at 9am. Sadly I am not one of those people and so could only look longingly at the cupcakes, brownies and Cronuts- but I am determined to be back to get one! The atmosphere is really relaxed and welcoming. All the tables are recycled spools (I think that is what they are called??) and the chairs have padding made of coffee bean sacks. It's well put together and works for this industrial, beaches location. All the staff are heaps chilled and friendly which only adds to everything. If you are after a be good cafe in Mona- this is the place!

Decent cheap lunch with lots of "street hawker type Asian" food alternatives…read more Great view of the beach and the Strand of Dee Why from this second floor location (first floor to Aussies). This isn't a restaurant for an evening out, but it's a good casual lunch alternative. I had a pad Thai dish that was tasty, with plenty of chicken, nice vegetables, a bit lacking in spice (which I was easily able to change), and a nice tasty broth.

A modern little beachside restaurant with a big variety of Asian flavours! Thai, Vietnamese,…read moreChinese, Indonesian even! This place is always busy, very popular with the DeeWhy locals and I can totally see why. At first I was just happy to come for the $6 dumpling plates, which are lovely, and I usually ordered a rice dish or noodles which isn't bad either. But the other day I ventured out of my comfort zone and ordered the Roast Duck Red Curry and put simply, I was wowed from the first taste! The curry was so rich and flavoursome, and duck was so beautifully roasted, just falling straight off the bone. So my new favourite dish, the cheap prices, plus the great seaside atmosphere, as well as the friendly and helpful staff guarantees that I will be coming back again and again. I've already been twice this week!

The Flying Fox Cafe is a perennial favorite of families in the area. It's a great place for kids'…read moreparties with picnic tables, barbecues, and the creative playground that includes the Flying Fox "zip line". The paved track attracts runners, skaters, walkers and cyclists alike. The center grassy area inside the track is great for dogs, practicing soccer moves and anything requiring open space. I didn't go on the trail or near the water, but those features add to the appeal. The cafe itself has a varied menu and on this day we had a friand and flat white for me and banana bread for grandson. Both of us finished our treats in no time, not leaving even a crumb for the scavenging birds.

A lovely semi outdoor cafe with good coffee. The park it is located in is beautiful and right in…read morethe water. Not glamorous but a pleasant surprise.

Top food spot at the Waterfront. Best place for a quiet lunch & a bottle of wine. Plenty of parking…read morefor Scotland Island take off point.

This is a spectacular spot that has grown out of a General Store/Newsagent next to the Church Point…read moreferry wharf. Sunday afternoon jazz trio really completed the atmosphere. The food is good and the wine at bottle shop prices. A convivial bunch of patrons made our first visit there very memorable. Superb views and location - the biggest problem is parking, which cannot be blamed on the establishment but will help keep this little known gem undiscovered - more enjoyment for the initiated!