Hidden gem just outside of Avalon. Owned and operated by an Italian man named Alfonso who is…read morealways filled with genuine enthusiasm and joy. When he's not singing you a song, he's making the best coffee on the Northern Beaches. Highly recommend the breakfast wrap, but all the food is great and good value.

We really enjoyed our lunch here by the beach. Nourished has many vegan and allergy friendly…read moreoptions, including healthy food delicious soups and curries. The nachos are amazing! They were even kind enough to make my son a peanut butter and jelly (jam) sandwich! He really enjoyed it. Good coffee and marvelous views.

Honestly ... I've eaten some of the best sandwiches in New York, Santa Monica AND near Lake Tahoe…read moreand the sandwiches I ate there have met their bloody match!!! Seriously ... I live in Chippendale and it's soooo worth the drive JUST for the rueben sandwich... I ate the whole thing and it's so good I could eat another .... the staff are so friendly and go above and beyond for their clientele. The owner is a gem and has a heart of gold! Thanks guys!! I'll definitely be back and spreading the word to my friends to come here!! Their other food looked just as good too!!

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

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.

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.

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.

The service was fast and the food was tasty. I had a ginormous vegetarian burrito with rice,…read moreveggies and guac. Too big to finish. Little Guy had a cheese quesadilla, also too big to finish. The chips were standard and the chunky guac had good flavor without being spicy. Seating options were limited at the Manly Wharf, but we shared a table with another patron and made it work, pigeons were everywhere, which was entertaining, but also distracting. A little encouragement and they would have been on the table!

I wanted a small snack, before heading home. I requested the children's quesadillas for $5.00. I…read morewas super surprised when I saw only 2 regular corn tortillas and cheese. I guess I was thinking it would be at least 3 quesadillas! They were over priced and I know I could make them better! They were dripping of oil, burnt and packed full of cheese...no bueno chicos!! Customer service was great though!