Cafe Ella in Darlington has some tough competition in its neighbourhood, and I think it's going to…read moretake a lot of work before it can pose any kind of threat. As we walked in we were notified by the friendly waitress that there were no menus on the tables. This in itself would be fine, except that the menu written on the chalk board at the front of the cafe was scrawled almost illegibly, and with no order whatsoever - breakfast items were hidden amongst lunch items, and figuring out exactly what was on offer was an effort in itself. Thwarted by the challenge, we opted instead for one of their cakes, which was nice enough. The coffee was average, and when we asked if they took Eftpos, we were informed that they did not, and that the nearest ATM was a 15 minute walk away. The problem with Cafe Ella lies not only in its haphazard menu, but more so in the fact that it can't beat its competition. With the bustling Shortlist cafe only two doors down, any passer-by would look at the dreary, empty Cafe Ella and suspect that they must be doing something wrong. Whilst we decided to give them a go in the spirit of trying somewhere new, I know where I will be heading next time I'm in the area and it won't be to Ella.

I read the last review and felt instinctively like I need to defend Cafe Ella!…read more Rachel C. is right about the coffee -- it's Vittoria, and not amazing. It's not bad though, it sort of depends on who the barista is on the day. (Denise is great.) I will say this for Ella: it's super friendly, and the chalk-board menu is iconic (same as its sister cafe, Cafe Giulia). The menu is not as extensive as Cafe Giulia, but given the kitchen is small, they do a good job. Cafe Ella's servings of food are always generous, messily presented, and fresh. The muffins and cakes are rich and delicious, and they do a good blueberry bagel with ricotta. They don't have Eftpos, but there's a pub 1 minute away with an ATM. Cafe Ella is not as self-consciously trendy as one of its neighbours, Shortlist, but the staff at Ella make an effort to remember your name (and your coffee order). Cafe Ella has a lovely, quiet upstairs area and they're happy for you to sit there and read for hours. It's a place where you can feel at home.

Friendly staff. Delicious food . Loved the brunch…read more Great place to have breaky in Surry Hills.

Quaint little cafe we stumbled across. Had eggs Benedict. Was very good. Would recommend to anyone…read morewho enjoys neighborhood Cafés.

One of my favorite spots I went to during my trip. They…read morehave an espresso flight which I loved. Got the mothership bowl and the corn fritters which were both perfect and sooo yummy. Has in/out seating which can get a little hot on a hot day. Service overall was standard and quite good.

Excellent coffee, friendly service, and cute ambiance…read more We ordered their filter flight and all the pours were outstanding. On the day we went, they featured beans from Honduras "Marcala" & Sumatra "Putra Gayo Washed". The cold brew they served us came from Colombia. I was most impressed by their cold brew - it was light, fruity/floral, and super creamy. I can't think of any places in the US that does cold brews that well. My husband's favorite was the Honduras Marcala as it was very easy on the tongue, "sip easy" indeed it was. Luckily we got there early enough to snag seating outdoors. The place filled up quickly during our time there with a line out the door by the time we paid at the cash register.

First time in Australia experiencing the culture and culinary experiences. Please take that into…read moreconsideration when reading this. I also reserve 4 and 5 star reviews for exceptional service with unforgettable dining experiences. The ambience is intimate but also noisy. I will say the coffee here and in Australia in general is some of the best coffee I've ever had. I ordered (2) espresso martinis, pancakes, and the sirloin steak breakfast with a side hashbrown. My pancakes were stone cold but I will say the aesthetics on it made it edible. The pistachio butter cream was to die for. My steak was ok ; for the price I simply just wanted more. I could be wrong but I doubt it was even 6oz. If you have this place on your radar be sure to make reservations. This goes for almost every restaurant in Sydney. My server was Cassie who was very personable and even gave us tips on what to watch out for dining in Sydney.

Nice spot but where do I begin? I'm always torn when coming to a place but not fully experiencing…read moreit. This place was recommended to us by a local family friend. We came in thinking it was just a coffee shop, but it's essentially a restaurant that also has a focus on coffee. They have a full bar and a window to the outside where you can order just coffee and tea to go. As for the interior it's dimly lit and sort of has romantic date night vibes. We essentially only ordered coffee and one person ordered a cake slice. The lychee cake was pretty good per my aunt. A couple people ordered the Coco Loco, which is basically an espresso martini on steroids with Nutella and something like a Ferrero Rocher. I ordered a latte and their Affogato. The latte was very smooth and BI is arguably one of the best I've ever had. Is the Affogato a cheat code because they use like a tiramisu ice cream? You could argue that case. You can also buy their blends of coffee beans, subject to availability. While the latte was very smooth, I can't say it was mind blowing but it was still pretty good.

To die for. Seriously cannot recommend getting breakfast here more. The worst part about my…read moreexperience here was only getting one thing on the menu because there were so many options that I wanted to get! The prawn omelette was perfectly unique with eggs cooked to perfection The matcha is a no brainer. Stop contemplating and get here for breakfast!

Food was awesome. Service was terrible. We were seated and then had been waiting for about 20…read moreminutes before we had to flag someone down to come take our order. While we were eating no one came to check on us or ask us if we needed anything. I wanted another drink but didn't have the chance to ask for another because no one checked on us. We finished eating and no one came by so we could ask for the check. Do not come here if you're in a rush or impatient.

Tried there eggs benedict here,I enjoyed it but the egg and the hollandaise sauce was so…read moreoverpowering I couldn't taste the pulled pork My banana smoothie, though by colour looks liked a smoothie full of berries was better than expected,this was the best of the things I tried My missus couldn't finish her chicken pesto gnocchi and I could taste why. The flavour was too overpowering I do like the decor and ambience inside The staff was friendly and the food came out at a reasonable rate Overall it's just ok to me

This is a nice little cafe that fits right into the vibe of Glebe. Had the pancakes and my wife had…read morethe baked eggs - both of these plates are well worth it! A good portion of pancakes, plenty of maple syrup and a bunch of strawberries thrown on top of the ricotta and banana - all together makes an unreal breakfast. The baked eggs with chorizo were good - a good amount of chorizo and the bread that it comes with was tasty. The coffee.. Wife had a long black but couldn't finish it, not sure about their milk coffee but black coffee here is not great. They've got some juices - expected. The vibe is pretty cool, claims cosy but doesn't deliver that. Has a really cool book that you can sit in for the 'cosy' experience, it's pretty comfy but I wouldn't describe it as cosy. Overall a pretty nice place that I will return to, their food is good! Food 7/10 Drink 6/10 Atmosphere 7/10 Overall 6.6/10

Love the vibe of this spot right off of George street. Cute indoor-outdoor patio and excellent…read morebeans. Menu looks tasty but I didn't grab food.

I had cappucino, and my wife went with latte. Both beautifully done. Then we shared a fresh…read moresqueezed oj. Perfect. My acai bowl had fresh fruit, granola, and shredded coconut over icey acai. This had nice balance, not too sweet, and healthy as all get out. (Where did that expression come from?) My wife chose brushetta with halved cherry tomatoes, over avocado toast. There was a side of hulami cheese which benefitted from a lemon juice dousing. This was a super savory way to start our day. We loved everything.

I had a delicious breakfast here consisting of French toast and a chai latte…read more The French toast was served with Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Salted Caramel, Coconut-Curd, Granola and Maple Mascarpone. It was very tasty! My chai latte was basic, but it had good flavors. Great breakfast!

Loved the food, service, pricing and all of it. Great breakfast/brunch place we found in Sydney…read more We went back there twice in a week.