Great cafe for breakfast or lunch. First of all, they do fresh juicing which earns any place an…read moreextra star from me. I had their vegetarian special sandwich consisting of haloumi cheese, roasted peppers, grilled pumpkin, spinach, basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes on Turkish bread....absolutely amazing! Full of flavors and very filling! I got the steak sandwich for my boss who devoured it! Overall a great spot for a quick meal.

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

We recently had a work party at Bare Witness in Rhodes and the experience was great. Jane and Chris…read morewere a pleasure to work with and ensured we had everything we needed on the evening and kept in touch throughout the night with any updates or changes and ensured we were having a great time. They catered for 120 of our co-workers with a lovely pizza buffet which included lots of different types of pizza and some delicious side salads and garlic bread. The food was brilliant, and the venue is lovely with the outdoor seating area and heaters and the view in the evening. Thank you for hosting us and we will definitely be back!

Light and spacious eating area with water facing benches, quiet corners, pet friendly tables and a…read moretable to suit your needs. A place to sit and think or go for a walk and drop in for a bite. The restaurant is nestled in the new Rhodes community centre close to the waterfront. The food is modern with complexity you associate with a young and vibrant team. Credit goes to the attention to detail and the transformation into excellent meals. As I walked past the kitchen I couldn't help noticing the excellent quality produce. Enormous respect is given to the ingredients and the quality is very consistent from week to week. This is one of my regular stops in Rhodes and a serious alternative to popular indoor locations such as Phoenix. You come to this location feeling hungry and stressed by modern life. You leave feeling satisfied and refreshed. Staff are friendly and attentive. Try it once, you will be back. I love the burger. A LOT.

As a massive fan of Luxe Expresso in Newtown, I was pretty pleased to stumble upon Luxe Bar inside…read morethe Westfield centre at Bondi Junction. The set-up here is quite different from their original café - located amongst the food court style collection of eateries on Level 4, it's a free-standing stall surrounded by communal seating. They serve the same pre-made sandwiches sitting in the glass display case, but I was surprised that the range of sweet pastries was pretty minimal - perhaps this was just as it was already the afternoon. They also sell alcohol, probably as a result of their location right beneath the cinemas one floor up. As expected, my coffee was just as good as what they serve elsewhere, which I had with a custard tart for afternoon tea - the sweet filling was speckled with nutmeg and served in a shallow, crumbly pastry base. Yum!

First time visit here saw me purchase the 'poached eggs with avocado and salmon' and a Coke Zero…read more The eggs, salmon and avo were all great, and the drink was cold, but I have a few criticisms: Don't put salt and pepper on your meals without asking the customer first - it may not be wanted or needed, to begin with - leave this up to the customer. Is it utterly necessary to burn your toast to a crisp?! Again, maybe the customer should be consulted as to how they want their toast cooked? Other than that, I found the service to be rather slow. Would I return? I can't say at this time.

Issuing a strained grunt as we wandered over the crossing towards 'Bent Fork' - it seemed my…read morehusband felt a concerted effort to push more hairs out of his chin was in order. As he grumbled about 'not being a bloody hipster' we found a wooden bench right in the heart of the cafe and set about taking it all in. This is all sorts of cobbled-together-seriously-well-thought-out-slap-dashery. It's like the 'Hoarder Next Door' nipped over the fence to get 'activated' with Pete Evans and gave birth to 'Bent Fork'. A place to eat good, healthy food in recycled jars and off old spoons. It promises much with its array sweet delights (without the sugar) and already I love it. A waiter gave us a flash of bone on his way to a nearby table and as he laid the platter down in front of the diner, I confirmed that yes, at 9am someone was having meat on the bone for breakfast. I shuddered and searched for something a little less Paleo then plumped for the porridge (quinoa with coconut milk and berries). The food was great - not mind blowing but thoughtfully done, well-priced and with plenty of considered novelty to make it cool without being try-hard - which is all important given the cruisy locale. Very, very decent indeed and we shall certainly return.

Healthy, fresh, yummy, casual beach dining.. all the elements for a cool place to hang-out on a…read moreweekend for a bite to eat or coffee catch-up. The Bent Fork has all these things and is located on Lawrence Street in Freshwater (or Freshie as its locally known). The corner café has outdoor seating and friendly bouncy staff who are wanting to make your dining experience a great one. This was my second visit to Bent Fork and I remembered how great the nachos were on my last visit. The menu is seasonal and is always changing so I was pleased to see new delightful options on offer. My friend ordered the crispy soft-shell crab which was complemented by a dipping sauce and Vietnamese style salad. I stole some crab off her plate and it was delicious. Slight food envy but I was still very happy with my choice. I was feeling I needed to go for a cleaner option after a night of debauchery and chose the raw beetroot salad. My friend declared it looked like a plop of beetroot dip in the middle of the plate. I thought the dish looked fantastic. Check-out my photo and you be the judge. They have Botanica cold pressed juices! Hooray! I ordered a green juice and felt the instant effects of natural goodness pumping through my veins. I highly recommend Bent Fork. The coffee is also a winner and I must mention that they do breakfast until late.

Great food. Nice small business but they still delivered quality experience! Thank you!read more

Not sure why this place was empty when we came in! We ordered a big breakfast (2 sunnyside eggs,…read morebacon, tomato, 1 sausage and mushrooms or toast - we had both) and a BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato) in focaccia with chips and salad, a mango lassi and an iced coffee. The drinks came out in a matter of minutes and food not long after. Was thorughly inpressed with the friendly service, timing of food and most importantly, the quality of food. Everything was so fresh and tasted great! Will be coming back here again to try out the other options on the extensive menu.

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.

Sad to leave this review as they serve my favourite drop! However, I think the owner needs a break…read more Wow Could not believe I visited Ricky's cafe when they serve Allpress Espresso my favourite blend I enjoy the ambience of the place is a great way to start the day until this morning I ordered my second cup and Ricky said I have a few things to do and I replied no drama at all I stood to pay at the tap and go and he yelled I have a few things to do and the look was one of pure anger. I replied all I wanted was to pay, so I cancelled the order and left.

Not a coffee drinker so can't comment. Am a fan of good quality sandwiches and this is something…read morethey seem to do well. A great variety of different types of bread and fillings. Happy staff and if you are a lone soldier then you eill fit in with a good book or news paper. I think they got a great deal on lettuce the day we v went.