This cafe is only a few mins from my home but I only recently discovered it. Located at the Marina…read moreat Bayview, you'd be forgiven for missing this cafe from the street as it sits on the waterfront side of the building. Entry is from the small car park to the left side of the building (not the main council car park located to the right). I visited on a cold and rainy day, possibly the worst time to take advantage of the location, and it was still lovely. Warmed by an outdoor heater, the seating is outdoor undercover. Orders are placed at the counter, but food is delivered to the table. Seating is comfortable but not luxurious. The staff were very friendly and highly attentive. The menu is all day breakfast or lunch, prices aren't cheap but based on quality of fare I would say they are reasonable. I ordered a full breakfast consisting of bacon, sausage, egg, mushrooms, toast and hash brown. The menu price was $20 which is at the upper end of what I'd expect to pay for a cafe breakfast. I asked for them to hold the hash brown as I didn't want it. What arrived was a mountain of good food. 3 full bacon rashers, 2 sunny side up eggs, 2 beef sausages, 3 slices of premium loaf toast, a halved grilled tomato and sauted mushroom. I have to assume they added extra bacon in lieu of the hash brown because there was no room left on the plate for anything else. It was delicious, pure and simple. Perhaps it was the cold weather, perhaps it was the cosy warmth of the heater, perhaps it was waiting until midday for breakfast. Even accounting for all those things, the food was delicious. The bacon was premium quality, the eggs were free range, the sausages were gourmet, everything was cooked perfectly. We asked for a coffee and that came in a big mug, ready to warm the hands, perfectly suited to the day. Maybe it was a one off to have such a good experience, and it helps when you're not expecting it, but I will be heading back here.

This is one delightful cafe with beautiful views over the marina. Being very near the doggy beach…read moreit's our go_to place after our pup Bella has had a swim as they are super doggy friendly. The food here is always excellent with something for everyone and the coffee is consistently good. The service is always friendly but at busy times can be a bit slow but with such a lovely outlook no one seems to mind.

i LOVE Thai food, and I LOVE Sydney's Northern Beaches. So for me, the perfect afternoon is spent…read moreat The Green Pearl, eating myself silly, drinking a nice glass of wine and enjoying the afternoon sunshine that graces The Green Pearl. The food is AMAZING - I strongly recommend the duck, the pad thai, the pad see ew.. faced with so many choices, my family decides to order a few to split. Good choice - I try and enjoy everything. The flavours are really fresh and obvious here - no dried coriander here, that's for sure. Coming in at just over $100 for a family of five, it's not too tough on the budget either. The view, though, is the main attraction - situated on Pittwater, we looked out directly onto Scotland Island and laughed at the folly of the kayakers who decided to exercise. Why would you exercise, we wonder, when life is so good from up here? The staff are friendly and quick to serve, the decor is sufficiently cheesy and "Thai", and the meals are TASTY - what's there not to love, with a view like that?

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.

The views were incredible, with the plants surrounding us was both tasteful and original…read more Coffees were spectacular!! Impressive! The pancakes were delicious, well presented. The big breakfast was nice, average presentation. Overall, was a wonderful place and would definitely recommend & return!!

Ooooh, the contentious Sea Poppy. Despite the efforts of some opponents (neighbouring businesses)…read moreSea Poppy has overcome the odds and opened its doors at Fairy Bower. This 'boutique general store' oozes cool from the young baristas to the random collection of Moroccan and Turkish homewares. Cooler than this, Sea Poppy has bought us what we've been waiting for - a choice! No longer limited to the pricy kiosk at The Bower restaurant you can pick up a gourmet pie, freshly made sandwich or a cupcake for no more than $10. In Sea Poppy today I noticed they are going to start snorkel hire soon - what genius idea to bring to Fairy Bower so we can enjoy the marine park in all its glory.

Feels like a fishing village on the edge of Greece or Italy at this primo Toby's Estate café spot…read more The paint is even peeling off the white rendered walls like some old architectural relic. The boys are friendly, the coffee is consistently good and you can sit on a boulder right next to the water and wonder how the other half live. Ready to go maple granola looks highly addictive... just keep an eye on the milk pour... because they'll drown it in dairy and kill the crunch if you're not careful. The savoury muffin lacks flavour, but like all muffin's should, has a good top crust. The macaroon is a moist must... crammed with coconutty goodness to the point that I virtually entirely devour my friend's and realise I should have bought my own. Now an essential coffee accompaniment and a brand new addiction. Stop in here mid coastal walk from Manly to Shelly Beach, or in my case, stagger in here on Sunday morning post Saturday night soiree and pray the caffeine does the trick. If it doesn't, walk three metres and plunge into ocean without any further ado.

Good, food is good and the vibe is great, prices are INSANE but it's Sydney so what more could you…read morewish for. The service is always nice, some people are kind, some ain't.

It's been built up a lot since I came here last. I used to love coming here years ago when I lived…read morein the area. It's a Merivale establishment now and it's been totally redone. With multiple bars and food options the menu was a bit disappointing to be honest. Food being served in cardboard boxes was just a bit unappealing when you are seated outside with gorgeous views. It's also a real waste of packaging. My burger was ok and the food was pretty average for the price. I would have expected a bit more considering we were there long before the crows arrived. Staff are super nice and friendly and the ambience is good. The water spray outside is a nice touch to cool you down on a warm day. The band playing that day was pretty bad and unfortunately we were sitting very close to them which did not help. I am sure I will be back again and I hope they move to a more sustainable way of serving food in the future.

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!

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport NSW is a great place to have lunch or brekkie. The…read moresetting on the water allows for seeing sailboats of all kinds coming and going. The dining area can be opened up to the outside on nice days but still gets the sun when it's nippy. There's a gorgeous lounge room upstairs and a deck with seating. The "smoking room" harkens back to the day when this was a men's club so the historic photos and furnishings are fun to look at. There are at least three bars, not all open, and two enormous pool tables. We had a light lunch there consisting of avocado toast and house-made granola. The toast had generous slices of avocado, feta cheese, tomato slices and leaves that might have been basil. The granola was crunchy with strawberries and milk. Both of us enjoyed our choices.

From the owner: The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club offers waterside dinning at Halyards Bistro and Bar, which is…read moreopen 7 days a week, serving fresh barista coffee and a selection of teas, juices, water, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and milkshakes. The Bistro is open for a hot breakfast and lunch Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday - Tuesday, you can grab food from the Deli window only. Halyards Bistro and Bar is also open for dinner on Friday evenings. We have a core menu, with daily chef specials on the blackboard. Upstairs at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club we also have Alfred’s Restaurant. Join us for our exclusive Friday evening dinners, starting at 6:00 pm. Reserve a table by contacting the club on 9998 3700 or book online. The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - RPAYC is a yacht racing and sailing club based on Pittwater. The yacht club offers year round inshore and offshore keelboat racing, cruising, centreboard dinghy racing, sail training and courses plus has a 342 vessel marina (visitors welcome) and hardstand facilities. There is also a modern boatyard with comprehensive marine services to help maintain your vessel. When not sailing members and guest can enjoy the waterside dining options of the club.

Have been going to Amici Di Toni for many years. It's close to work and quite possibly one of the…read morebest Italian restaurants on the North Shore. Outstanding service, and even on my visit just today with a mate, we noted that we've never been served a poor meal. Staff are really friendly and attentive. Specials are always excellent and the selected produce (whether it be meat, vegetables or seafood) is consistently good. HIGHLY recommended!!!

Best Italian food I have ever eaten in my life. 10 different dinner plates came out at the same…read moretime, all hot, and cooked to perfection. From veal to seafood, and amazing ravioli, no dish disappoints at Amici di Tony. Amazing service as well!

We had a great breakfast in a casual outdoor setting near a wonderful playground for kids in Mona…read moreVale NSW. Two of us opted for eggs and toast. My pick was whole grain toast with scrambled eggs while my friend had sour dough toast and eggs over easy. Toast is only good while fresh and hot so we both got through one large piece of toast before moving onto our eggs, which were perfect. The youngster in our group was enthusiastic about his mango smoothie. A trip to the playground was in order after that with a kid-sized zip line being the highlight. This is a favorite with locals and it's easy to see why.

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.