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Rustic Pearl, another cute little cafe in the middle of one of Sydney's buzzing brunch capital, Surry Hills. As I enjoy cooking and do cook quite regularly, I have to admit I get more excited when I see "food that I don't make myself" on the menu. To me, Rustic Pearl is one of those brunch spots that not only offers the usual eggs-on-toast but also something extra for picky breakfast snobs like myself. Must try: Homemade lemonade with fresh seasonal fruit - they make it so pretty for you!
From Order To Table: Good timing. Like when you just start cleaning the house before someone gets home and they think you've been doing it all day. Service-ometer: Silver service. Stomachability: Heaven. It is actually heaven. Like imagine when one of those super famous pop stars are singing about how much they love someone, and that someone has gone away about mid-chorus. And then when the final verse comes they've finally rekindled their love with this person and the song is really upbeat and you just can't imagine how they fit this really beautiful love story into three and a half minutes. If I was talented enough, I would write a song like this about my breakfast here and my mid-chorus was me singing about mid-breakfast where I realized I had already eaten half and that there was only another half left. Digest suggest: Anytime. You could go here anytime. In honor of my 'Stomachablity', I have changed the words for the first half of Lady Gaga's 'Love Game' to really explain my dining experience at Rustic Pearl: Let's have some fun, This food is sick, I want another bite of your Lobster Benedict. I wanna eat you, But if I do then I might miss you babe. It's well spiced and reputed And my taste buds have concluded Guess you could try and say, The best cafe. Best Cafe. [Pre-chorus:] Coff-ee, so love-ly Just want to sip you every minute Maybe three seconds is enough for my heart to quit it Let's have some fun, This food is sick I want another bite of your lobster benedict Don't think too much, just use this script; "I'd like to order your Lobster Benedict" [Chorus:] How about the gozleme? How about the gozleme? Would you like more wagyu in your gozleme? Wagyu gozleme. Also order the gozleme. -drops mic-
Right up there with some of the best cafes in Surry Hills - my favourite area for brunch in Sydney. I had the Aegean breakfast and highly reccommend it - so tasty and flavoursome, and it's unlikely you'll find anything like it in another cafe, it's a very unique combination of items, including a jar of homemade capsicum relish. I also had an avocado smoothie - something I grew up with but lots of Aussies find odd - open your mind and try it, you will be knocked off your socks! My favourite thing about this place was the brunch menu, which I found quite unique with a large variety of options that made it hard to make a decision. It's very busy on weekends though, so you may have to wait for a table, but you know the old cliche...wait, and good things WILL come to your table.
Most people would rate this place but to me it lacked a little umpff, especially when you're competing with big boys like 458 that's just down the road. The artistic drinks was eye candy but the tongue said otherwise. What looks good doesn't necessary taste the same. We got the chocolate avocado smoothie, may I suggest you less the chocolate and just go straight avocado smoothie. I imagine it'll taste better. Missus got the Wagyu Beef Omelette (a big fan of wagyu beef) and it wasn't too bad. The beef wasn't tough but the egg was a little overcooked and the tomato salsa just didn't really cut it right - bit of a weird combo there. I had the braised Organic Eggs with Ocean Trout. The problem with this dish was the trout was cooking on top of the eggs. Once the trout was half cooked the fish taste was uber strong which ruined the whole dish. Too much spinach, which means too much iron, which means your teeth goes funny. Ah, one cool touch this place has is they call you when your table is ready. So you can stroll along Crown St and the library next door while you wait for that call.
I'm such a fan. I was recently reminded of how much I like this cafe here, especially the brunch menu. They are so wonderful with detail here. Your water glass comes with a slice of lemon and a mint leaf, beautiful dishes, and the food presentation is an Instagrammer's dream. It's cosy, but not cramped and comfortable... love that when it comes to a Surry Hills cafe. The only not-so-great thing is the wait time on food, but unsure if that's a regular theme. Worth the wait.
Rustic Pearl is located in the heart of Surry Hills. This area is renowned for some smashing and spectacular restaurants and this place my friends is a must go to venue for any Surry Hills checklist. I was dying to try this place for a while now but every time I got here I just arrived after they shut :(. So this time I chose Saturday to pop by and make it happen. I arrived into the place and was surprised about how small it was inside. They got about 5 tables inside and maybe 3 outside. So the whole place sits about 15-20 people. We popped our names on the list to be seated. We were waiting about 10 minutes to be seated which was great. We were seated inside and the decor was simplistic but quirky with some cool paintings and cool gadgets and things like retro vintage Nokia phones and Superman toys. I had just finished lunch was so wasn't enough room for anymore food so I was only interested in drinks. I had heard this place did an AWESOME hot chocolate so that was a must for me. I ordered the Hot Chocolate and my friend decided to go for a chocolate smoothie. This was a Belgian Dark Chocolate served in a Bowl because sometimes a cup just isn't good enough. The Chocolate comes with an option to have it flavoured with with a rose water or citrus & orange blossom. I decided to go rose this time. The combination blended beautifully and each sip out of the cup was a taste of heaven. Another worthy candidate for Sydney's too hot chocolate offerings. My friend ordered a Chocomolé Smoothie. This is basically an Avocado blended with cocoa and honey topped with pistachio. Boy was this a good pick. It's beautifully displayed and the blend is a killer combo because it's just so refreshing and different then any other chocolate smoothies I've tried. The guy who was sitting next to us came in and ordered one too. He was like man I've been dreaming about the Chocomolé. The food coming out of the kitchen looked impressed here as well and "I will be Back" ( sorry couldn't help it was at Terminator today ).
Down to earth kinda cafe, they dont blast music, quiet and cosy and neighbourhood is friendly. Food is super tasty and flavoursome baby lobster benedict Special: pastirma bruschetta Banana smoothie Lemonade Prices are a little high for portion sizes (especially drinks) Worth giving it a shot
One of the best on CROWN St for sure. The background music was cute and food delicious. Lobster benedict was a nice change for breakfast. Couldn't have it veery weekend but It was definitely a good pick to try. Coffee was decent here too. A couple of drawbacks - the service wasn't great. Staff rushed us through our meal and weren't super friendly. Also, the cafe is super tiny so you are really squeezed in. Having said that, I'd still go back.
Waited for more than half an hour, not impressed. But.... Turns out it was worth to wait! Every second of it. My friend ordered the infamous Bosphorus Benne and the lobster is quite generous. The cured-beef dish is not to be missed either! Overall food-wise are amazing, the 'customised menu' juices are to die for. Staff?? Hmmn not so much. I feel they are a bit disengage/ not care. If you go there, you're definitely going for the food.
Absolutely love this place, favorite all time brunch place. The food and service here never disappoints. All time favorite is the bosphorous Benedict, absolutely delightful. Quick tip. If you don't want to wait in line you can always give the cafe a call beforehand and place your name on the list on your way there.
3 years ago
Rainy Saturday morning brightened up significantly this morning by the delightful service and excellent food. The Bombas were off the chart with their gooey cheese and succulent relish. The coffee packed a punch and the juices were very refreshing. Banana smoothie had a wonderful touch of honey and cinnamon. Outside seating was well protected from the rain and allowed for fabulous dog watching. read more
6 years ago
A cute little spot in a quaint neighborhood. Service is great food was on point. I had the lobster Benedict. Perfect for lunch. To drink the tumeric tea which is served in a large bowl. 9/10 would recommend. read more
12 years ago
Got me. Right up in here, *taps chest with closed fist*, it got me. Took me right back to Istanbul, and the Turkish breakfasts I had on rooftops overlooking the city with the Blue Mosque in the background and the call to prayer floating out over the city and all the men down on the streets waiting to trick me into buying carpets. The Aegean brekkie was simplicity itself, with a neat little hard-boiled egg, olives, tomato and a jar of well spicy capsicum relish. The sulcuk bruschetta laden with Turkish sausage (...ladies) and eggs and rocket and hollandaise was the dog's bollocks too, and I'm not sure why that means good but it does, trust me here. Shoot for the outside table if you can get it, inside ones are small and cramped (and authentic, I'm guessing), oh and go for a thick, dark, small, smoky, sweet, Turkish coffee with Turkish delight chunk on the side. Total winner. But busy on a weekend, ye cats. read more
Rustic Pearl, another cute little cafe in the middle of one of Sydney's buzzing brunch capital, Surry Hills. As I enjoy cooking and do cook quite regularly, I have to admit I get more excited when I see "food that I don't make myself" on the menu. To me, Rustic Pearl is one of those brunch spots that not only offers the usual eggs-on-toast but also something extra for picky breakfast snobs like myself. Must try: Homemade lemonade with fresh seasonal fruit - they make it so pretty for you! read more
11 years ago
From Order To Table: Good timing. Like when you just start cleaning the house before someone gets home and they think you've been doing it all day. Service-ometer: Silver service. Stomachability: Heaven. It is actually heaven. Like imagine when one of those super famous pop stars are singing about how much they love someone, and that someone has gone away about mid-chorus. And then when the final verse comes they've finally rekindled their love with this person and the song is really upbeat and you just can't imagine how they fit this really beautiful love story into three and a half minutes. If I was talented enough, I would write a song like this about my breakfast here and my mid-chorus was me singing about mid-breakfast where I realized I had already eaten half and that there was only another half left. Digest suggest: Anytime. You could go here anytime. In honor of my 'Stomachablity', I have changed the words for the first half of Lady Gaga's 'Love Game' to really explain my dining experience at Rustic Pearl: Let's have some fun, This food is sick, I want another bite of your Lobster Benedict. I wanna eat you, But if I do then I might miss you babe. It's well spiced and reputed And my taste buds have concluded Guess you could try and say, The best cafe. Best Cafe. [Pre-chorus:] Coff-ee, so love-ly Just want to sip you every minute Maybe three seconds is enough for my heart to quit it Let's have some fun, This food is sick I want another bite of your lobster benedict Don't think too much, just use this script; "I'd like to order your Lobster Benedict" [Chorus:] How about the gozleme? How about the gozleme? Would you like more wagyu in your gozleme? Wagyu gozleme. Also order the gozleme. -drops mic- read more
LOVE IT! The service was fantastic (our waitress knew her shit!) The drinks were delicious and looked pretty and the food was damn fine. Great addition to Crown Street and a good change from all the tired looking cafes. Got a great sense of style. Will be back to try more.. read more
12 years ago
Right up there with some of the best cafes in Surry Hills - my favourite area for brunch in Sydney. I had the Aegean breakfast and highly reccommend it - so tasty and flavoursome, and it's unlikely you'll find anything like it in another cafe, it's a very unique combination of items, including a jar of homemade capsicum relish. I also had an avocado smoothie - something I grew up with but lots of Aussies find odd - open your mind and try it, you will be knocked off your socks! My favourite thing about this place was the brunch menu, which I found quite unique with a large variety of options that made it hard to make a decision. It's very busy on weekends though, so you may have to wait for a table, but you know the old cliche...wait, and good things WILL come to your table. read more
Most people would rate this place but to me it lacked a little umpff, especially when you're competing with big boys like 458 that's just down the road. The artistic drinks was eye candy but the tongue said otherwise. What looks good doesn't necessary taste the same. We got the chocolate avocado smoothie, may I suggest you less the chocolate and just go straight avocado smoothie. I imagine it'll taste better. Missus got the Wagyu Beef Omelette (a big fan of wagyu beef) and it wasn't too bad. The beef wasn't tough but the egg was a little overcooked and the tomato salsa just didn't really cut it right - bit of a weird combo there. I had the braised Organic Eggs with Ocean Trout. The problem with this dish was the trout was cooking on top of the eggs. Once the trout was half cooked the fish taste was uber strong which ruined the whole dish. Too much spinach, which means too much iron, which means your teeth goes funny. Ah, one cool touch this place has is they call you when your table is ready. So you can stroll along Crown St and the library next door while you wait for that call. read more
11 years ago
Highly recommended the lobster Benedict with the homemade lemonade! Even though the restaurant is small, it's quite comfortable! Excellent attention and the quality of the food worth the price! read more
I'm such a fan. I was recently reminded of how much I like this cafe here, especially the brunch menu. They are so wonderful with detail here. Your water glass comes with a slice of lemon and a mint leaf, beautiful dishes, and the food presentation is an Instagrammer's dream. It's cosy, but not cramped and comfortable... love that when it comes to a Surry Hills cafe. The only not-so-great thing is the wait time on food, but unsure if that's a regular theme. Worth the wait. read more
Rustic Pearl is located in the heart of Surry Hills. This area is renowned for some smashing and spectacular restaurants and this place my friends is a must go to venue for any Surry Hills checklist. I was dying to try this place for a while now but every time I got here I just arrived after they shut :(. So this time I chose Saturday to pop by and make it happen. I arrived into the place and was surprised about how small it was inside. They got about 5 tables inside and maybe 3 outside. So the whole place sits about 15-20 people. We popped our names on the list to be seated. We were waiting about 10 minutes to be seated which was great. We were seated inside and the decor was simplistic but quirky with some cool paintings and cool gadgets and things like retro vintage Nokia phones and Superman toys. I had just finished lunch was so wasn't enough room for anymore food so I was only interested in drinks. I had heard this place did an AWESOME hot chocolate so that was a must for me. I ordered the Hot Chocolate and my friend decided to go for a chocolate smoothie. This was a Belgian Dark Chocolate served in a Bowl because sometimes a cup just isn't good enough. The Chocolate comes with an option to have it flavoured with with a rose water or citrus & orange blossom. I decided to go rose this time. The combination blended beautifully and each sip out of the cup was a taste of heaven. Another worthy candidate for Sydney's too hot chocolate offerings. My friend ordered a Chocomolé Smoothie. This is basically an Avocado blended with cocoa and honey topped with pistachio. Boy was this a good pick. It's beautifully displayed and the blend is a killer combo because it's just so refreshing and different then any other chocolate smoothies I've tried. The guy who was sitting next to us came in and ordered one too. He was like man I've been dreaming about the Chocomolé. The food coming out of the kitchen looked impressed here as well and "I will be Back" ( sorry couldn't help it was at Terminator today ). read more
Down to earth kinda cafe, they dont blast music, quiet and cosy and neighbourhood is friendly. Food is super tasty and flavoursome baby lobster benedict Special: pastirma bruschetta Banana smoothie Lemonade Prices are a little high for portion sizes (especially drinks) Worth giving it a shot read more
12 years ago
One of the best on CROWN St for sure. The background music was cute and food delicious. Lobster benedict was a nice change for breakfast. Couldn't have it veery weekend but It was definitely a good pick to try. Coffee was decent here too. A couple of drawbacks - the service wasn't great. Staff rushed us through our meal and weren't super friendly. Also, the cafe is super tiny so you are really squeezed in. Having said that, I'd still go back. read more
Everything is true!! It is a must go in the heart of SH! Really nice café! I recommend the lobster benedicts: delicious! The staff is really nice and the food is excellent and tasty! One of my favorite coffee in Surry Hills. read more
Waited for more than half an hour, not impressed. But.... Turns out it was worth to wait! Every second of it. My friend ordered the infamous Bosphorus Benne and the lobster is quite generous. The cured-beef dish is not to be missed either! Overall food-wise are amazing, the 'customised menu' juices are to die for. Staff?? Hmmn not so much. I feel they are a bit disengage/ not care. If you go there, you're definitely going for the food. read more
8 years ago
Absolutely love this place, favorite all time brunch place. The food and service here never disappoints. All time favorite is the bosphorous Benedict, absolutely delightful. Quick tip. If you don't want to wait in line you can always give the cafe a call beforehand and place your name on the list on your way there. read more
9 years ago
Quite a busy/popular spot for brunch because there is very limited seating, but I thought the wait was totally worth it! Such a great Turkish twist on traditional brunch foods. The chai tea was sooo good, definitely sweeter than your average plain tea but I was feeling it that morning. I ordered the spinach and feta omelette and added the trout - absolutely loved this dish! Gorgeous plating, fresh ingredients, and delicious well paired flavors. The menu had a ton of great options - would love to come back again! read more
Wow, just wow. I went here to try the lobster eggs Benedict and it was simply the most delicious thing ever. I can't comment on any other items because my friends and I all got the same thing. The venue is small but quaint with a few outdoor tables. read more
11 years ago
Fantastic food, I had the potato omelette and the gf had the bosphorus. Would recommend both with their great mix of flavours. Only disappointment was our drinks came out after we finished our food. Not sure how it could take longer to chop open a coconut and blend a juice than cook our meals. Good service otherwise, would come back. read more
9 years ago
This place elevates brunch classics with its Turkish flavoring. Everything around us looked good. The turmeric chai was very yummy. Dish with halloumi was really good- I got bread on the side which made eating the poached eggs more pleasant read more
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A sunny morning, quiet street, a table by the window overlooking The Clock, a pub on the other end of the road, something smell a lot like spring. The Caffè macchiato that was ordered first came over rather quickly, not as good as the other blend available in Sydney, commercial dark roast is never a favourite. The second cup, a cold brew Turkish with a slice of lemon and orange and a piece mint however, is excellent, so is the lobster Benedict, adding to the flavours are additional orders of wilted baby spinach and grilled mushrooms. Excellent place for a morning rendezvous with your loved ones. read more
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415 Crown St
Surry Hills New South Wales 2010
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Surry Hills
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