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    4.3 (68 reviews)
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    Hotcakes
    Tomaszek C.

    Class act restaurant. Great vibe and energy. Staff professional. Food amazing. Hotcakes are your pancakes but made to rise. 10/10 for the hotcakes. They are very serious about coffee products. Had flat white. Excellent. Full Aussie breakfast is filling, has healthy ingredients, is good.

    Carly M.

    We just stopped here for a quick latte after a day trip to Palm Beach. I got a basic latte with almond milk. My girl friend got a black sesame latte. I personally have never heard of the drink but she raved about how yummy and innovative it was. It was a cute little shop. Can't wait to try a full blown breakfast next time. The servers were all friendly and quick.

    Food was good. But I like the friendly feeling of Bills at Surry Hills better. The waitress here wasn't friendly at all... maybe a little bit rude. Luckily the young waiter/waitress were very nice.

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    Maisha R.

    This was a great suggestion for breakfast by our hotel concierge. Located in a residential area off the beaten path, Bills is clearly a favorite of the locals. After reading about the lines and the dreaded wait times at the various locations, we got there early as the stove was just heating up. Ricotta and banana hotcakes, three full Aussie breakfasts, and sweet corn fritters were what we ordered, along with a couple of hot chocolates, lattes, and black coffees. Although it sounded pretty standard - eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast - the full Aussie breakfast was really good! The eggs were so fluffy and they were seasoned! So often eggs are an afterthought and they have no flavor...not here! The pork, chili, and fennel sausage was delicious, as was the thick, hearty bread. Add a few herb garlic mushrooms and a cumin roasted tomato and there you have it...the full Aussie! If they could make a standard breakfast meal extraordinary, I knew the hotcakes would be good. The light, fluffy ricotta pancakes with bananas and honeycomb butter were a sight to behold and even better to taste. I also tried something a little different, the sweet corn fritters, which were like corn cakes but with more corn and less bread. These were interesting and while I liked them, a little dipping sauce would've worked well with them. I added the avocado salsa and I must admit that I was disappointed in it as it just seemed to be diced avocado. It needed some seasoning or other veggies or fruit to classify it as a salsa to me. As we were eating, the place began to get crowded and by the time we left, there was a line outside. We enjoyed seeing customers bring holiday gifts to the staff and folks who appeared to be regular customers coming in to grab a coffee and a pastry. It's good to get more of a local vibe while on vacation and Bills provided that - and a really good breakfast - for us!

    Hunter S.

    Loved everything we had here! First, the walk to the restaurant through the Kong's cross and darlinghurst neighborhood was full of sights, architecture, and tons of ethnic restaurants to think about for later. I started with a Bloody Mary, just the right amount of spice and garnished with cucumber and cilantro (which I much prefer over pickles, okra, etc). I had the corn cakes with bacon and avocado. The corn cakes were savory and crunchy and moist all at the same time. The avocado salsa added just the right amount of freshness and citrus and the bacon just the right amount of salt. My husband essentially had the full Aussie, but did not get the sausage or pork. He thought his scrambled eggs were perfect and thought the flavors melded well. The service was excellent. Everyone was accommodating and kind and despite a busy morning, never showed any signs of distress. Will definitely be back!

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    Eric C.

    Nestled on the corner of one of Sydney's fine neighborhood, Bills is a popular place of the locals. They are best known for their brunches and a relative of ours told us that we should check it out so we decided to stop by as our first meal in Australia. By the time we arrived at 10, the place was filled. Luckily there wasn't much of a line outside as I understand it can go down the street. After about waiting 10 min, we got a table for our decently large party. The menu is mostly pretty standard breakfast foods but with a few surprises. One is the fried rice that was a fairly large portion with shrimp and a little kicked to it at the end. It was a good dish and great way to help me start my day. We also got the corn fritters and those were ok. Bill's offers a modern type breakfast cooking standard breakfast fare REALLY well. The food here is delicious but for me not a rock my world kind of meal. I wouldn't mind going back but look forward to exploring more of the food scene around town!

    Full Aussie
    Emily K.

    Great spot for brunch in Darlinghurst. The service was very friendly and the space is super cute and bright. This place was busy & filled with locals when I stopped in, so I knew it was legit! Really enjoyed my full Aussie -- everything was fresh and well-cooked. Omg the scrambled eggs were AMAZING. Something I noticed in Australia is that the eggs (yolks) are hella orange compared to the ones in the States. Lol probably means their more fresh right? IDK but they taste great!! I would definitely stop by Bills and would return if I'm in Sydney again. :) [50/100]

    Luke B.

    The Fresh Aussie is all things fresh. Kale, perfectly poached egg, cherry tomatoes, avocado (smash it up) and parsley. Bill's Bloody Mary is bloody good too and the perfect breakfast pick me up. I enjoy breakfast at Bill's, always brimming with friendly locals and casual in its layout and atmosphere. This venue is the original Bill's and, of Bill's many UK and AU establishments, is still one of the best.

    Zucchini
    Lani P.

    Bill's is ever popular and you can guarantee that if coming for breakfast on a weekend you'll find yourself waiting up to 20 mins or more for a table. I lived in Sydney for 3.5 years without experiencing Bill's but that all changed this past weekend. Bill's, a favourite for our Sydney-based family, was top of their list of place to take us to for a leisurely Sunday brunch so wait we did. To the credit of the staff our table was available far quicker than I'd anticipated from reading Yelp reviews for this location and the Surry Hills cafe. So, Sydney-siders I know this cafe has a bit of a reputation as "THE" spot for a breakfast in the Emerald City and granted, my zucchini fritters with natural yoghurt, haloumi, a poached eggs and salad greens with the Bill's Raw smooth (almond milk, LSA, cocoa and banana) were good and delivered quickly to the table, but I'm struggling to understand the fuss. There's plenty of equally and possibly better breakfasts and brunches to be had in laneways, suburban streets and hidden spots across your fair city that I just don't get what's so special about this particular one. If you find yourself dining with die-hard fans of Bill Grainger or a fan of a consistently good breakfast then by all means take a spot in the line and enjoy a wholesome and efficiently served meal here.

    Green tea noodles
    Mailys P.

    I leave 50m away from Bills. New in town, I was always wondering why were people queuing every weekend outside this small cafe. Having been there twice now - I understand. The restaurant layout is very convivial and warm, making me think about a Scandinavian cafe. Newspapers are spread on the tables to have The food is amazing: ricotta hotcakes are a must, and so are scrambled eggs. The best I ever had (I would not imagine how big the difference would be!). For lunch I also loved green tea noodles with salmon. So tasty and fresh. So yes there is often a queue but it is definitely well deserved and worth it.

    Mai Y.

    Awww Bills I really really wanted to come here a second time during my trip in Sydney but unfortunately I didn't get the chance to come back. I looooooove Bills. Luckily when we came during the holidays, we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table. This just might be my favorite western style brunch restaurant in the world. They have THE BEST scrambled eggs I've ever had. They're perfectly light and fluffy. They add just the right amount of cream to get this kind of texture. I dream of these beautifully fluffy eggs. Ricotta Pancakes- These were so good that we ordered another plate after eating everything else. I'm sure they hated us for it because there were a lot of other groups waiting for tables and we had to wait a while to get our second order of pancakes. I think it was the best decision we made the entire trip though. Those pancakes were AMAZING!! Coconut Bread- mmmm it was just the right amount of sweetness and the coconut flavor was not overpowering. Full Aussie Breakfast- comes with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, mushroom, tomato, and toast. It was perfect. Green Juice- can't remember exactly what was in it, but it was really refreshing and delicious!

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    Jason T.

    I came here for the famous ricotta pancake and certainly worth the trip. Restaurant is clean and bright, easily accessible.

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    Great food! A treat when you go to Sydney! Definitely must try it if you haven't been.

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    This is as solid five-star breakfast place by any standards! beautiful place with great food coffee great service definitely very happy

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    Nomad - Scallops

    Nomad

    4.0(92 reviews)
    1.2 kmSurry Hills
    $$$

    Came to Nomad for a work dinner in May 2024 (catching up on old reviews) and it was one of the best…read moremeals I've ever had!! We started with a mini martini and goat cheese tart combo that they promoted as a bite while you decide on the menu for the night... very creative idea! We ordered a bunch of plates to share and everything was delicious but the most surprising was the kangaroo dish? As we were visiting Australia we had to order this off the menu but were not expecting it to be a raw dish like tartare. However, we were so pleasantly surprised with the taste! We shared 3 of the desserts and all of them were heavenly! Such a delicious dinner, great service, and some great people watching as well! This was a dinner I will remember for a very long time!!

    This was the most incredibly restaurant we enjoyed during our trip to Sydney. While the food was on…read morethe pricey side, we wanted to splurge on a fancy meal. This was the most highly rated restaurant in Surry Hills, and it exceeded all expectations. I cannot say enough great things about the duck slow cooked in plum sauce. It was perfectly seasoned with a bright, sweet plum glaze-- the meat was so tender that it fell off the bone. This was hands down the most delicious duck dish I have ever eaten. We enjoyed a handful of their appetizers (oyster shooters, mini pancakes with crème fresh, etc), all of which were incredible. Very grateful to our waiter for being so helpful with menu suggestions and accommodating one of the guests with a more complicated food palette. The ambience inside was intimate with low warm lightly. The music was classy and not too loud. Such a beautiful and memorable space.

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    Alibi - Vegan gf lasagna

    Alibi

    4.4(8 reviews)
    1.1 kmWoolloomooloo

    The Alibi is located at Ovolo Hotel in Woolloomooloo. And no joke, I couldn't resist coming to this…read morearea because of the name Woolloomooloo. That's a mouth full! :D Came across the Alibi from YouTube. The video of this place looks amazing so I was like, this is cute, lets check it out! Not doing a deeper dive to find out this is a vegan establishment. Nothing against vegans, just your girl likes to eat meat! Haha, my bad for not looking more into it. Regardless after a long day exploring Sydney, we had to eat! The Grub. Mac N' Cheese Bites ($12). It was just okay. I wasn't a huge fan of the choice of cheese they used. Cheeseburger Spring Rolls ($12). This was also just okay too, lacking the right flavor in my opinion. But that's probably because its vegan and they are using substitutes. Potato Pizza ($18). This was actually pretty good. You really could taste the truffle oil. And I never have a pizza with thinly sliced potatoes, mushrooms and rosemary. It's a good combination. Aside from the food being a hit or miss, the cocktails we ordered were good. I cant remember the name of these two :( But after a long day exploring the city, these drinks hit the spot. They were refreshing and delicious. Perfect way to end the day.

    The hipster bar in the Ovolo Woolloomooloo. It's got a really great vibe with a rockin 80's and…read more90's soundtrack they call radio Ovolo. It's a real see and be seen space in the center of the cavernous old wool warehouse now hip hotel and swanky apartments. We had drinks there two nights in a row during our stay at the hotel. Our room included "happy hour" but unlike other hotels this meant one glaas of house wine and some stale corn chips only. Anyway, it's a vibrant spot for a pre dinner drink.

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    Alibi - Cheeseburger Spring Rolls ($12) & Mac N’ Cheese Bites ($12).

    Cheeseburger Spring Rolls ($12) & Mac N’ Cheese Bites ($12).

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    The Rocks Cafe - Eggs Benedict and a long black.

    The Rocks Cafe

    4.1(203 reviews)
    2.5 kmThe Rocks
    $$

    Really popular place. They have street seating and indoor. The only thing available when we went…read morewithout waiting was inside. Inside wasn't bad, the table was big and the chairs comfortable. We were waited on immediately. Servers fly around like dancers, it's actually pretty impressive. Our food arrived in no time. My wife had fish and chips and I had lamb and rosemary pie. She enjoyed her meal. Mine was different than I've had before. It was still ok but I wouldn't order it again. Others would probably like it, it just wasn't for me. We didn't have any dessert but as you walk in the door they have some wonderful looking pies and cakes. Do yourself a favor and save room for one of those. I messed up and didn't try something. This is actually a really cool restaurant that I would like to try again. I wouldn't let one dish that didn't hit my taste buds keep me away.

    The Rocks Cafe is set in an adorable part of Sydney. I could see parking being a little challenging…read moreat times, but it's worth the effort and walk to make it to The Rocks Cafe! I understand it can get a little busy at times too, so there might be a wait. PRO TIP: make an online reservation and get seated right away! I had a couple of goals when visiting Australia... and one of them was to try kangaroo. The Rocks Cafe delivers with their Kangaroo Filet! And you can get it gluten-free! The sauce is a bit rich for me, but you can brush some of the sauce off with your fork. If kangaroo is not your thing, then there are plenty of other options on the menu... and the crowd around us all looked pleased with their orders. After you are done with your meal, you just go to the front/reception area and pay your bill. Easy peasy! Overall rating: ****FOUR STARS**** Gluten-free rating: ****FOUR STARS****

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    Farmhouse Kings Cross - Baba au Rhum

    Farmhouse Kings Cross

    4.7(34 reviews)
    0.4 kmRushcutters Bay
    $$$

    My niece and I ate here on my last night of a two week trip to Australia. The meal was…read moreexceptional. The first course was termed snacks, and consisted of an oxtail skewer, a mini-crab tart, a slab of country bread, and a couple of pickle slices. We added two optional items to that: a grilled scallop with Nori butter and a Moreton Bay Bug. The two optional items were excellent. I enjoyed the other items as well but wished the oxtail skewer was served hotter. The next course was a sashimi-like preparation of tuna and scallop, served in a tomato water and accompanies by a thin thin flatbread and a horseradish sauce. At this point, we were happy, but when the next course came we crossed from happy into blown away. The main course was lamp rump crusted with a dill and tarragon mix, and served with Hasselback potatoes in a Comte cheese sauce. The lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful. The potatoes were CRAZY good. The photo that looks like croissants were the potatoes - maybe the best potatoes I've ever had. There was also a small tasty salad. At this point, we were getting full, but there was no way we were leaving a morsel of that main course behind. After the main course came a double dessert. One item was creme brulee, served with a fresh blackberry sauce. The other item was termed a petit four but was shaped more like a mini-muffin. It was a hazelnut based pastry served with a cream made of white chocolate and maybe ricotta or mascarpone. Whatever you want to call it, that petit four was unreal. It was SO good that neither of us left a crumb behind, and both of us concluded that we could eat one every day for the rest of our lives. From the name and the information I had about the menu from Instagram and other sources, I expected a very formal "white-table-cloth" atmosphere. Instead, the restaurant itself was small and casual, with half the dinner service provided on small outdoor tables on the sidewalk. That's not a complaint, just not what I expected. All in all, the meal was outstanding. A wonderful way to end a vacation.

    If you're not familiar with the area (like me), look for the storefront named Ken's, and Farmhouse…read moreKings Cross is next door with a tiny little sign. With a prix fixe menu (AUD 85), all you have to decide is whether to eat here or not and whether to pair it with wine (AUD 70). If you choose the wine pairing, you will find that the pairing was thoughtful and generous. Here's what we ate and drank: Country Loaf with House Butter/Pickles/Snacks (fried tapioca and salmon with nori rice cracker) Cremant de Loire Farmhouse Terrine aux Fruits de Mer Manoella Duoro Branco Aylesbury Duck Breast & Confit Leg served with potatoes and leeks Pinot Noir Baba au Rhum + Orange & Yuzu gelatin Armagnac + fresh white grape juice Surprising me the most was the terrine aux fruits de mer because of the delicate texture and taste. While the baba au rhum was prepared well, I was more interested in the gelatin. Dining outside proved to be quite noisy with the ambulance, horn honking, and a motorcycle engine revving several times. For next time, I would choose indoors.

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    Wild Sage - Spices in the Sticky Chai

    Wild Sage

    4.6(17 reviews)
    2.4 kmBarangaroo

    On the third morning of our stay, we were looking for an early-open breakfast eatery or coffee shop…read morebecause we wanted breakfast but not to stuff ourselves before our late lunch at the Sydney Opera House's Bennelong restaurant. Our hotel's concierge suggested we look into breakfast eateries or a bakery at nearby Barangaroo wharf and pointed us two blocks down on Sussex Street, where we stumbled upon Wild Sage. Walking up to their patio dining area, we were greeted by a friendly young man who offered us a choice between patio and indoor seating and provided menus. We chose to dine outdoors to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather and cool yet comfortable temperature. After being seated, the young man, brought us glasses of chilled water while we waited for the server to take our morning beverage and breakfast orders. Our cheery server, Marissa, came by shortly after delivering another table's order and we were ready to order right away. FOOD & BEVERAGE: -Sticky Chai Tea: I requested the chai tea as its blend of natural spices with soy milk appealed to me on this slightly chilly morning. As I poured the steamy steeping hot chai tea through the strainer into the glass, its full aromas wafted towards me as I "aerated" or pulled the tea. $8.50 AUD -Proscuitto Toastie: Triple cheese (Gruyere, mozzarella, & scamorza), sliced proscuitto, truffle bechamel, & pickles on soy linseedsourdough. Although we're slightly lactose-intolerant, my husband decided to order this "upscale" ham and cheese sandwich. It was so rich in flavors and textures that he could only eat half the portion even though he was tempted to finish both sandwich halves. Notably, the toasted sourdough's crisp, crunchy, exterior and warm chewy interior tasted of caramelization and nuttiness. Its tangy sourness offered a savory balance to the creamy, slightly nutty and sweet scamorza and mozzarella cheeses. The creamy cheeses balanced the savory saltiness from the proscuitto and Gruyere. $24 AUD -Truffle Mushroom Toast: I selected this open faced toasted sourdough sandwich which was generously topped with roasted mixed mushrooms, confit garlic and truffle butter, thyme, goat cheese, crispy leeks, and poached eggs. The roasted mixed mushrooms flavors were enhanced "just right" with the truffle butter without being overpowered. This vegetarian sandwich was protein-packed, filling, and very flavorful. $26 AUD We took our time over breakfast while discussing our Sydney exploration plans at this clean, bright, and friendly cafe. It's too bad we didn't have more time in Sydney to return for more but, isn't that the dilemma while traveling? "Too many restaurants, too little time."

    Really wanted to get the Tuna Poke Bowl for lunch but I was too late by the time I got there at…read more2:48pm. They close at 3:00pm and the kitchen closes early so make sure you get there before then! Came back the following day for breakfast and got myself Mango Coconut Chia Pod. I love the puffed rice granola combined with all the colors of the seasonal fruits :) As for my drink, the strawberry matcha was meh, nothing great-- wish there was more strawberry puree ratio to it though. And I should have skipped the whipped cream on it if I read the menu closely. But the iced drink definitely helped with the summer heat!

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    Wild Sage - Chilli scramble ($25 AUD) very good

    Chilli scramble ($25 AUD) very good

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