Hidden gem..What an amazing location amongst the trees in park next to the pool. We have been here…read morefor breakfast and tapas in the evening and its quality food at a reasonable price. Breakfast must is the wild mushroom ricotta and poached eggs..For dinner the tapas with dishes like haloumi and capsicum and the mini chicken quesadillas are delightful. If Hornsby wants more great places to eat out it needs your support Cafe Sorento come and enjoy !

Excellent coffee, great service and an array of pies to cause mischief to any diet. The alfresco…read moredining area is excellent sufficiently covered for most weather. They're the best pies between there and Pie in the Sky.

From the owner: While you are still asleep, the staff at Bite Me Bakehouse are quietly going about their business -…read morerolling, mixing, baking & whipping up the most delicious treats for you to enjoy when it's time to start your day. Everything you could wish for in a delicious meal or snack straight from the oven. Pies, Sausage Rolls, Cakes, Pastries, Quiches, Toasted Sandwiches, and more... Enjoy a variety of Coffees, Teas, and Milkshakes or a refreshing Cold Drink from the fridge. Our kitchen is home to trained bakers with years of experience. Everything we bake contains a passion and zeal you can taste in every bite! With car and truck parking right outside, come in for an easy takeaway, or put up your feet in our seating area for a bit of "time out". Bite Me Bakehouse also caters for events, parties and conferences. Let us do the hard work producing delicious food for your event. Simply come in and pick it up on the day.

Been looking for an excuse to try out The Station in Wahroonga since it took over from the previous…read more(forgettable) cafe, and was interested to see it's a Gabriel cafe. While there was no single origin coffee on offer, the mac I had was surprisingly good. Character notes other than chocolate and nuts are rare in blends from the larger roasters, but this one managed to avoid the over roasted taint, and still retain a nice blend of sweetness and acidity. Obviously I would prefer a black coffee option like a single origin coffee, but this cafe is finally a viable option in Wahroonga. Passion: 7/10 Crema: 7/10 Coffee: Gabriel

So after hitting the Butcher Block, my friends recommended the Station, which is just round the…read morecorner. In all honesty I prefer the Butcher's Block - but this cafe does come at a close second. The coffee here is from Gabriel's. And sadly no single origin beans are on offer. The brew a nice cup either way. But I think the pull here is not the coffee, but rather the food. The food here is a good - I've only come for breakfast. They generally don't do any take away food, so this is more of a sit down place. The beacon, egg and avo toast is good, and the homemade oats are really good. Just a warning this place is small, and most of the times the tables are reserved. So either reserve before hand or be prepared to wait for a table. The staff here are friendly, and constantly apologize to you if you are waiting. So even though not as good as the Butcher's Block, it is still worth a visit.

S.A.L.T is G.R.E.A.T!!! If you want consistently good food and coffee then you need to come here. I…read moremean it was pretty great when it was Chat Time, there wasn't much they needed to change but with a new renovation and some extra delicious baking this place has really taken off. It's always been a local favourite and it's easy to see why. Their food is fresh and locally sourced and the home baked muffins are always a delight. The recipe changes every day and it's always a great surprise to see what's been cooked up! S.A.L.T (and Chat Time) has been run by the same family for years and its easy to see why! The outdoor and undercover seating is always packed so fingers crossed you get a seat! I've never had a bad dish here from avocado on toast to poached eggs and pancakes. The portions are generous and reasonably priced. And the coffee is AMAZING! The perfect Sunday brunch spot!

It was ok however it had an overall feel of trying to be something that it's not. there isn't much…read morebetter around the area so I guess I would go back if I was hungry.

What a lovely surprise. Honestly did not expect much at all for whatever reason, but the food was…read moresimple done well. This Korean-run café has interesting interior design choices, and also a back courtyard for outdoor seating. However, it does seem this back section is somewhat neglected as there were dead cockroaches lying around... Anyway, the green tea latte was pretty good and not typically sweet so that was a plus. Comes out in a relatively good sized mug with cute latte art. The salad sandwich was very tasty also. Yes, it is just a sandwich but it was a good mix of fresh ingredients that made a delicious combo. Was only after a light meal and this did the trick.

Thanks Bee's Knees for opening on a Sunday! It was a real saver when looking for a place that's…read moreopen...and I didn't want to hang out in some place at Hornsfield (Hornsby Westfield that is). Thank you also, Bee's Knees for pricing your menu reasonably! Not being in a Westfield has definitely its advantages. Menu items are between $13 and $20+. Small coffee $3.50, large $4. And they're good! The menu is somewhat limited, but that's really ok - unless you've come for some smashed avocado on sourdough (one of those staples every hipster joint MUST have these days). Sitting in the lounge chairs or the court yard is inviting. What I don't really like is the vintage (or should I write "vintage") stuff. There's quite a bit of that around. In fact there are so many vintage items, you could be forgiven to think that you've stepped into a second hand shop. The mix of vintage fashion and café is pleasing to a degree but what bothers me a bit is that there are so many hipster cafés around doing this that this mix seems worn or at least overused. In addition, I doubt that all the items are in fact vintage, or just made to look like they are old or were recycled. A lot of cafés do this. It's pretentious and doesn't have the effect that actual recycling has. Don't get me wrong it's a good place for a sip and bite, but don't pay $74 for a "vintage" mirror.

Such a super cute place my Aussie friends brought me to. My favorite was the pecan pie and cinnamon…read moreroll. That says a lot since I'm from Texas and we are known for pecan pie. These pastries tasted so fresh and without the added sugar from corn syrup. I enjoyed everything I tried and would love a spot like this in Dallas.

Within 100m of this bakery are 5-6 other options for coffee and snacks, so to compete you'd have to…read moredo something particularly well. These guys do cakes and cookies... quiche and bread... a range of meat pies.... and (most importantly) it is all great value and delicious. The last time I came here I grabbed the baked cheesecake and a mac. The cheesecake was awesome. Best part was that as a single tart like serve, it was not too small or too large to munch through contentedly. The mac had too much froth for my liking, but once removed, the remainder of the mac was great. Only annoyance is that when removing some of the froth I lost some of the crema and coffee oil... So if you desire good coffee and cake and don't feel like paying $5+ for something sweet, then this place is for you. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Di Stefano Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Great ambience and awesome service!! I tried French toast and it was delicious. If you are tea…read moredrinker do try the Spiced tea.

From the owner: The Burrow Cherrybrook provides breakfast, lunch and dinner for the hills district area. we are a…read morefamily run eatery that furthermore offers catering services and tailors functions and events to our clients needs. The Burrow is tucked away in the quiet surroundings of apple tree shopping centre within Cherrybrook. we pride ourselves on delivering top quality fresh food and beverage offering to the hills area. our goal is to be that third space where one can relax and enjoy whilst escaping the day to day life.

I hadn't known about this place until someone recommended it. He praised the staff effusively and…read moresince I have been there twice, I understand why. This is a very friendly family-run cafe with seating outside and in. I had scrambled eggs with sourdough toast and grilled tomatoes. I've had the same dish at other places, but this is my favorite because the toast wasn't over toasted to a crispy critter. The eggs were fluffy and a grilled tomato for breakfast really hits the spot. Another time when I came here, I had a perfectly poached egg and a delicious scone with jam and cream. I love the way scones in Australia are more like a tender biscuit rather than the hard triangle that passes for a scone in the States. With the jam, the whipped cream is just a bonus. Also, poached eggs are common, a healthier way to eat an egg. It's a bit out of the way towards the end of the outdoor mall, but we'll worth seeking out.

When I need to suggest a cafe to anyone coming to Hornsby, this is easily my default. While most of…read morethe other cafes seem to be reliant on the mass produced, generic coffee, these guys have always been one step ahead. Back in the days before Toby's Estate became more mainstream, these guys had it as their go-to bean. Now that Toby's is more focused on mass production, Thyme Square has switched to Jack and the Bean coffee (another great option). As you know, having a good supply of coffee beans is only the first step in the production of an awesome cup of coffee, but I am happy to say that this cafe does a very decent job banging out cup after cup of great coffee. It must be mentioned that this cafe is also focused on having a wide range of food options [breakfast/lunch/dinner] (which are a tad pricey but compared to other options in Hornsby, might be worth it). As it has been a while since I have eaten here I will leave it to others to tell you what they think. When I was eating here though the standard was quite high. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Jack and the Bean Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Brilliant, just brilliant little cafe at Turramurra Station…read more There must be some connection with the Andronicus family as the walls are adorned with photos of the original Andronicus Cafe. The coffee is outstanding and I just knocked over the best bacon and egg toastie I have had today. Actually it probably beats every B&E toastie I've had all week, hell, all year. Three Williams is the only place that can compete. Great place !

Finally a descent cafe in South Turramurra!…read more Cool style - you could fool yourself pretending you are in NYC Soho. Great atmosphere, cool music, great large windows, very comfortable seats. Located right next to Turramurra's train station, ideal place to meet friends. Perfect to chill out. Delicious food and amazing coffee. Staff is very polite and helpful. I recommend their huge chocolate chip salted cookies. Delicious!

Coffee: Refinery Espresso Passion: 8/10…read moreCrema: 7/10 Finding great coffee up north has been a challenge for some time. Sure there are a couple of cafes that make a passable coffee, but I am more likely to drive 30min south to find something enjoyable. So you can imagine how happy I was a couple of months ago to find a cafe in Hornsby that is roasting their own beans. While the first couple of months has seen a refining of the blend of beans, now the mix is much more to my liking (not overly dark). Better still, one the occasion (like today) they are even starting to offer single origin coffees. Today I had a Brazilian single origin from the Dattera Estate which (after getting the espresso shot pulled over a small dash of hot water) opened up brilliantly. While straight up the espresso had a tinge of something dark in the after taste, with the water it was smooth and a little floral. Very enjoyable. So while I will still travel far and wide for a great cup of coffee, it is great to know that I have at least on cafe I can count on closer to home. N.B. No public WiFi is available No #powerwhoring is available Decent breakfast menu available (Via http://bitterbliss.com/cafe-reviews/the-refinery-espresso/ )

This place was ranked one of the top 10 cafés in Sydney. So I decided to check it out. Coffee was…read morefantastic for the North. They brew their own coffee here, so stop and have a chat - they love talking about their coffee. And it is good. The cafe was small and the staff was extremely friendly. They have all day breakfast which a serious plus sometimes. The food here is good. Honestly probably not as good as the coffee, but I can't point out anything bad about it. They have a specials board which changes weekly. And also they have dessert, sandwiches and pastries if you just want a quick bite to eat and not willing to sit down. Worth coming to if you are in the area.