One of the lovely joints within the Hills Valley where you can have a nice grind while enjoying a…read moremeal of home made sour dough baked to perfection! The coffee was well extracted. The big breakfast was a tat oily but yum. The southern chicken burger reminded me of a healthy version KFC. All in all. Yum! Only 1 small problem. The shop plays extremely loud music. With a baby, it's impossible to sit inside let alone trying to have a conversation. Seating outside it's perfectly fine, so is getting a take away. Anything else however. Just a bit loud.

Such a cool spot in Hillshire serving up some excellent Reformatory Labs coffee from Surry Hills!…read moreThey've got an assortment of pastries and quite an extensive brunch menu, so it's a perfect spot for a nice wholesome brunch. They've got outdoor and indoor seating, but the vibe inside was awesome. I loved their coffee, their honey banana muffin was sublime, and I'll be back for their brunch!

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.

One of my fav lunch spots. They make pretty good salad. Don't be deceived by the size, it packs a…read morefull punch with ample protein and energy to last you til dinner! Try the lamb salad with haloumi! It goes well with a chilled fresh fruit juice Try to get it for takeaway if you're in a rush because it's up to 40% cheaper for similar portion size. I heard that the coffee is pretty good but haven't tried myself so can't comment on that. During my lunch there I saw many ppl ordering coffee so I guess it should be good.

While Janus is located within the No. 1 Bligh Street office complex - an impressive glass structure…read moredominated by large legal firms - the crowd that visits for lunch and coffee breaks is a mix of workers from surrounding companies. I came to meet a friend who works here for afternoon tea recently, her promises of an extensive selection of sweets a key drawcard to making the city detour. Taking to a table outside (what on earth were they thinking with that hideous orange sculpture?) my coffee was rich and smooth, while nearby diners' late lunches also looked appetising. Indeed the colourful array of macarons did not fail to impress either - including jaffa, salted caramel, peach and white chocolate flavours, just to name a few - but it was the little ricotta cannoli that caught my eye, which the waitress happily packaged for me in a tiny cellophane bag, sealed with a gold sticker to take away.

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.

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.

I still mourn the day I moved away from The Point Deli…read more It used to be my local. A couple of times a week (ok, often more) I'd trundle down for one of their sumptuous sandwiches. Mostly I couldn't go past ham, avocado and salad on rye, and mostly I couldn't finish more than half. Those were happy times. Now I simply have to make a point of going back to the Point! After some time overseas I was delighted to note the shop's simple makeover (love the stripy cushions outside), but more thrillingly, my eyes went straight to the blackboard declaring Allpress coffee! Squee! I didn't think The Point Deli could get any better. Aside from the happy couple of tables outside, there are a few stools by windows and a large table to pull up a pew. But if you're coming for a lunchtime sandwich, you'll have to fight the hoards of hungry workers who all make similar pilgrimages to the point each day. Instead, I'd recommend taking your sandwich and your coffee and following your nose down the hill to Blues Point Reserve. Your deli feast will taste even better with that multi-million dollar view.

You know, I've always wanted to feel like a grown-up. This deli, more than the sandwiches, more…read morethan the salads, more than the baked goods and house-made banana bread, more than the coffee, more than the view just a short walk down the road, does that. There is a certain adult-like coolness about the space - which is painted white and cut into two parts (one room for eating and the adjoining one for ordering) - and the people - who are both alone and coupled and of much varied age. It is all very civilized and indeed, picturesque (the latter extends to the people who, here and there, look like they came straight out of a portrait picture, at least those regularly found in frames laid out for sale in department stores. This holds true particularly on my last visit, where one grandfather and his young grandson were sitting together for a meal). But you don't go to a deli for the crowd. The food here is sensational. On my last visit on a Sunday morning I had their breakfast egg roll sans the cheese and ham while, as per my request, was given a few extra things to add to the pot. As that suggests, the staff here are always very courteous about following through on your creative creations to the last dot when it comes to sandwiches - even if they're already pre-prepared. You always want to be around people who are willing to get their hands dirty. The chicken schnitzel sandwiches here are wildly popular based on my cursory observations while waiting for and then eating my breakfast roll.

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.