The coffee is pretty incredible and staff is very friendly…read more I came here a few times and had a mocha and also an iced oat latte. Both were very good The hot chocolate and mocha are made with actual solid chocolate so it is very tasty I got the halloumi wrap here without egg and it was great. A little salty but very flavorful and pretty filling

Once a hole in the wall strictly serving coffee and a few sweets, Ristretto & Co. has evolved into…read morea café hotspot for locals in Sydney's South-West on Northumberland Street Liverpool. A small walkway through the cafe's busy kitchen takes you out to a quaint, rustic style courtyard to sit, relax and enjoy a coffee & brunch with friends to escape the busyness of the world outside. Ristretto & Co. is a local favourite, renowned for its seamless Campos coffee and menu offering a wide all day breakfast menu. We chose a couple of favourites and were recommended to try the waffles - every instagrammers dream! We enjoyed corn and zucchini fritters with aioli, avocado salsa and a poached egg, which had a lovely crunch, yet were still light and fluffy on the inside. The serving was very generous so despite being full, was hard to resist finishing. We also had the smashed avo (with a side of bacon) just to lighten things up which was nice and fresh with the hint of lemon. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we tried some waffles served with vanilla gelato, shredded coconut, salted caramel sauce, fresh berries, maple syrup & Persian pashmak! The presentation of this dish was beautiful with the popping colours of the berries atop the glistening maple syrup and the delicate pashmak on the top. It was hard to pull this one apart! Although this was very sweet, the flavours and textures worked well together and left us very satisfied. We thoroughly recommend visiting Ristretto for an amazing breakfast/brunch.

Lion cafe has changed owners from February 2011, and as far as I can tell the service quality has…read moredropped slightly. Fortunately, there's still good coffee, outdoor seating, and a fairly casual atmosphere. The modern design, and folding windows look onto leafy Cooper St, the breeze flows in with natural light, for a warm refreshing atmosphere. The breakie sandwich with poached egg and bacon, was a yummy treat, and the other sandwiches looked great as well. If you're after a quick sit down relaxing lunch with a strong bitter coffee with a smooth aftertaste, then head to Lion cafe - If you're after great service, and a 5 star food experience, head elsewhere.

Cheap for big portions & good food. Worth every penny. Venue is crisp & inviting, comfortable &…read moresmart. The large windows can become open air so you feel like you're outdoors - my fav part of this small corner cafe. Lower takeaway prices available. They're not very fast but it's worth the wait. Employees aren't really there for small talk or build a relationship but they are nice enough.

This place is amazing. Extremely great service and delicious coffee! I accidentally ordered the…read morewrong coffee and the barista was so kind about it. He even gave us tips for the area.

It must be a local favorite because there's always a crowd around during breakfast. Food is tasty…read moreand reasonably priced. The breakie roll is classically good and recommended

Came here with my friends who told me that this cafe is 24 hours…read more The mud cake here is a must order!! I love the cold vanilla ice cream with the warm oozing chocolate. Heavenly match! The cheesecake here is pretty good too. Smooth and not too thick so you don't get sick of it after a few mouthful. I had the linguine pasta with chilli, shrimp and rocket. I personally found it a little too bland for my liking and wish there was more flavor. The dish just somehow lacks a kick. Overall a decent cafe for desserts and meetup :/

Maisy's was a stop on my ongoing quest to find the best coffee in Neutral Bay and it missed the…read moremark for a couple of reasons. For a start it really bugs me when cafe's charge extra for soy milk in a piccolo. I'm no tight-arse but charging 50c extra for a tablespoon of milk is just rude in my opinion. I never complain but I do take my business to businesses that are less greedy! So the $4.10 (!!) coffee was strike one against Maisy's. The coffee was actually alright- or would have been if my piccolo wasn't more like a 1/2 latte. I guess they wanted to give me my 50c worth of soy milk! That would be sweet if the point of a piccolo wasn't the small amount of milk involved. Lovely staff but Meh.

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.

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.

This is a neighborhood place, opened in late 2012 and already packed on a regular basis. It's a…read morecoffee shop and breakfast/luncheon cafe, with a limited but varied selection. For a late lunch I had delicious fish and chips and my wife had a salad she liked. They roast their own specialty coffee, which are quite tasty. Seating is limited, with less than a dozen tables. They don't serve liquor, but you can go next door to the bottle shop and pick up a bottle of wine, bring it back, and enjoy it with your meal. It's an odd location, not near many other commercial establishments, with limited parking. So it won't be a destination for many. But the local crowd clearly loves it already. The two young ladies who own it have been present and working hard each time I was there. They also have a case with a dozen gelatos around the side of the counter. Currently they're closing about 4pm each afternoon.

Mixed hopes for this Cafe as we had heard it's name through the grapevine but read some poor…read morereviews. We decided that we should try it ourselves. Firstly, it was hard to find a table. Each time we thought we found one a local jumped up from theirs and moved to escape the noise. Frustrating that this happened twice. Second, the coffee was.... one of the worst ive had in Sydney. Best described as warm milk, it's embarrassing that they are supposedly a specialty roaster. I almost never walk away from a coffee but this time I had to. It's sad when I considered walking next door to the mini mart for a DARE Iced coffee. Now, its not all doom and gloom. The Mexican Baked Eggs were actually quite good. The key to their success in my mind was the inclusion of jalapeños and some melted cheese. My only suggestion would be some small pieces of bacon or ham to add in some salt/meat goodness. The missus avocado and salsa toast was ok; nothing special. Verdict; if you are driving by and curious about why this place is busy... try it out. But be warned their coffee is below subpar and its not worth travelling to try.

Nice trendy spot conveniently located right by the hotel I was staying…read moreat. Two thumbs up! Go check it out.

This is the best place in CBD to check out Sydney's cafe culture! The line is always super long but…read moreit moves fast and the food/drinks are well worth the wait. I would come here for breakfast every day if it wasn't on the other side of the globe... The regular latte and a chai latte are both perfectly smooth and beautifully presented. We also shared the smoked salmon avocado bruschetta and the feta, avocado and tomato bruschetta which are made with amazingly fresh produce that tasted like there's a vegetable garden in the back. They are served on GIANT delicious fresh baked slices of bread. We also bought a chicken sandwich as a to-go lunch to eat later but it had been consumed within 15 minutes of us leaving the place. Highly recommend!