I love a cafe where i can make myself comfortable, read my book or newspaper and take my time over…read morea snack or a few cups of tea or coffee. Gusto is not that kind of place for me. It is more of a quick cuppa or take away sandwich place. Not knocking it in any way. I've had a fairly decent bite to eat there and my chai tea was good, albeit not quite hot enough. i just didn't find it comfortable enough to want to hang around beyond my food and drink. It's really small inside and the tables and chairs are pretty close together so you feel a bit squashed and conspicuous. It seems to me that it is more of a meeting place for a coffee and perhaps a treat (of which there are some delicious looking ones) And I don't suppose it claims to be anything else either. Its right there on Fiveways, that great junction in Paddington. So a better location you could not ask for and many of the pre-prepared lunch meals were sold out by the time I got there later on in the afternoon, so clearly it is fairly popular. For all I know it could be legendary with the locals! it was my first visit though and first impressions were 'nice, but nothing too special.'

I loved the vibe I got first time walking around Five Ways in Paddington. There's a small town…read morefeel and a certain tranquility that you don't find in other Sydney neighborhoods. Gusto is the perfect place to let the day pass by as you sip a macchiato and munch on sweet treats. This café and delicatessen reminds me of ones you would find in Europe, with locals socializing here habitually. My cappuccino was above average and executed with precision. Their banana bread is a divine slice of heaven on a plate. I also tried a fudge brownie with chocolate chips that was intensely sweet but packed an equally strong cocoa punch. Gusto also sells a variety of fresh paninis, wraps, and salads that will tickle anyone's taste buds. I would suggest that you try your hardest to get a seat outside to marvel at the harbor views. Also, you're a people-watcher like me, this is the place to do it. People flock to Gusto on a regular basis, so you might find yourself waiting to get a seat. Even so, you can still experience their tasty sandwiches on the go. The servers aren't very approachable or welcoming, but they do their job well.

Has to be the best place in Sydney for delicious coffee, yummy food and friendly staff. Found this…read morelittle gem randomly and have been multiple times in last few months and always excellent. The smashed Avo and corn fritters are family favourites!

Dropped in on a Sunday around 10am for brekky. Quite busy, we had a short 10min wait for three…read more The venue itself is pretty average. Nothing that really stood out. The staff were all friendly. Some more attentive than others but they all seemed to be with the program. I had a soy mocha and I was pleasantly surprised, so much so that I ordered one for the road when we left (a very rare occurrence). Strong and sweet, as a good mocha should be. The food was great. I ordered the smashed avo and my wife had the corn fritters. The smashed avo was $21 and it is from memory the most I've ever paid in Sydney for two pieces of bread, some avocado, seasoning, and one egg. I actually really battled with justifying ordering this dish at such an inflated price. However, I will say, this was the best smashed avo I've had in Syd and I would gladly order it again. The avo itself had an excellent taste, not overpowering at all. The toast had some sort of a sun dried tomato past/spread over it and I think this really set off the flavour of the avo. Quite nice. My wife reported the corn fritters to be good, not bad, but not nothing spectacular. Obviously not a signature dish. Anyway, definitely worth going out of your way to make the stop.

Nice little gem of a coffee place located near the Bronte Rd bus stop at Bondi Junction. Probably…read morethe best coffee in the immediate vicinity of Bondi Junc. Upon walking in the place, you are greeted with a coffee roasting machine that is humming away doing its magic on some Sumatran beans (they roast their beans in-house daily). The staff are always super friendly and the place is my number one pick (pun intended) for a coffee while shopping at Westfield or when a caffeine hit is needed before boarding a bus to Bronte. The place itself is nicely decorated with comfy lounge style chairs if you feel like having a pastry or sandwich with your beverage (yep they'll satisfy mild hunger pangs too). To add to the atmosphere, the walls are adorned with coffee information and shots of the owner in action preparing syphon coffee and other various coffee related acts. Can also buy some coffee hardware here too (percolators, syphons and other coffee paraphernalia). Top spot this one..

Probably one of the worst coffee blends I've ever had. I have to stop ordering espressos in Sydney…read more I'm sure that as part of a mocha or a latte it would've been ok. Thankfully it was part of quite abundant yet lacklustre affogato, which for $5 in Bondi Junction was quite reasonable. The atmosphere is awesome despite being small and tucked up in a sidestreet that you wouldn't choose to walk down on unless you knew this place was there. The staff is friendly and the service fast. The takeaway here: Sydney doesn't cater to Italians and other espresso drinkers. This place is no exception but it's quite a nice and cheap alternative to the thousands of coffee shops that already exist.

Our favourite little cafe! Maybe it's because it's one of the closest to our house but proximity…read moredoesn't always make something the best. These guys put up good coffee and great food. The morning breakfast wrap with eggs, avocado, cheese, tomato and bacon are fantastic (hold the bacon for me though). Did I mention they are huge by australian standards? I recently had the avocado bruschetta and it was great. Bruschetta can be hit or miss but this one was really good and again, quite big. My husband is there at least a few times a week and the friendly staff all know him well. Right before Christmas they walked out and gave him a bag full of cakes and muffins with a sweet note saying thanks and happy holidays to their loyal customers. The decor is quirky, I like the eclectic mix of funky furniture and art- but it is a bit of a mishmash and I'd like to give it a bit of a re-vamp. I need to get back there more often and try more of the food but with this 9 to 5 job of mine it's not always easy to find the time. My only complaint? The chai lattes aren't the best and those are usually what I love to drink when I go to a cafe. Be

There seems to be everything go on in this little cafe. Teatowels, dried flowers, baskets, baby…read moregifts, chandliers, lots of different pictures, any chair they could grab. As much as its busy on the inside so is its patronage I have yet to pass this cafe without seeing the inside full to the brim as well as the few tables outside. I like the bircher muesli here but its not what it should be - super crunchy. I love the almonds, berries and apple within the cereal. the coffee is very good too. The signage always makes me giggle like they put one of their children and let them run riot with markers. Although its central view is the busiest roundabout in Sydney its a perfect place to stop for a breather or start your day.

Lovely spot for a cafe. Comfortable seating inside and small courtyard outside…read more Nice selections of cafe foods. I like that real milk (opposed to long life milk) is used. Price of a small latte is quite high though. There is small art works for sale. Overall a very sunny disposition.

I always love the freshly baked muffins with a good strong long black coffee. Good selection of…read morebreakfast items and sandwiches. Great spot to fuel up for a bay run or walk.

I really liked this place! It's small and unassuming. The staff is extremely friendly and the…read moreatmosphere is casual and relaxed. The coffee was good, not brilliant, but quite good. The little pastries are nice but not made there. But honestly couldn't taste it. I think what helps this place is it is off the main strip and so makes you think that you are not in the centre of the Cross.

Holm is the best!! It's my morning coffee before work cafe ;)…read more Coffee is spot on, not too sweet nor bitter. The staff are extremely friendly, always smiling and I always have a positive vibe. The cafe is tiny, there is sitting inside and outside on leafy Victoria Street. Why stop at coffee though, their lasagna is to die for yum! It's not heavy and doesn't bloat me.

Good coffee, good location and good parking. TRIFECTA! They say good things come in small packages…read moreand seems that is true. Sugar Loaf is small and comfy. Seating inside is cozy with throw pillows for d tea comfort, if you need it. Outdoor seating offers a relaxing view of a park across the street. Staff are friendly and looked to me like lots of 'regulars'....and that speaks volumes to me. Sugar Loaf has street parking and is near the shops on Plumer Road, a nice place to be year 'round.

Came here for the first time after walking past it heaps. Grabbed a seat outside and it was a great…read morespot for brunch in the sun. The coffee was good and there is a menu option for all. As I was off from work I thought I would treat myself and have something that my trainer would not approve - the mad dog brunch. This American style hotdog with tasty mustard and crunchy roll was delicious. Served up with some chips and this feed was a great mid-morning indulgence. The staff were really friendly and greeted most people ordering by name and with a smile. Think I have found the cafe on a nice day that I will come to to knock over some work. The price is reasonable. Parking is not usually a problem along this strip somewhere. They also do a tapas menu at night as well that we are keen to try.

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.