This café has a few locations in Sydney with a brunch centric menu. Heard about the ricotta pancakes and decided to give it a try. They were very good, but I thought it would have a more ricotta forward taste. The coffee was decent and the server had the best attitude with great service. On the pricier side for such items but very enjoyable experience. I'm glad I didn't make a reservation because you need to pay a deposit, but I arrived at 11 on a weekday and it was half empty, but when I left it was getting almost full. read more

Bills - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

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Appreciate that we didn't have to wait long on a busy Saturday morning to be seated table of 3, hostess was kind. After a long journey I was ready for some filling food and the full Aussie breakfast was perfect. My dining companions were on a special diet and were able to eat and order everything they needed as well. Enjoyed the fresh squeezed OJ with ginger and extra sides of halloumi and scrambled eggs. The sourdough toast was also nice and fresh. Left feeling perfectly satiated. Even checked out the bills in bondi after this for breakfast! read more

Bills - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

This place is a must if you're in the darlinghurst area or willing to drive out of the cbd! Wasn't expecting much after a long walk and barely finding it but if that's what gotta be done for solid food I can't complain. My homie and I got the big breakfast and the cheese pancakes with a double flat white and long black for our drinks and were treated to a symphony of clean flavor. While not pronounced everything had a place and texture was poppin here especially with the pancakes which were so thick and fluffy it's my new standard. Food came out so fast and our waitress was solid. If you're looking for a hideaway for a quick coffee or a nice breakfast outside the cbd this hits different and will be in my rotation moving forward when I move back down soon! read more

Bills - Double Flat White - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

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. read more

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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. read more

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Solid place to have breakfast. It offers an authentically local experience overall. It well worth the time and effort to dine here if you have the opportunity to. The Aussie breakfast is pretty delightful and it reminds me on a play on a full English breakfast. It was delicious along with the Ricotta Hot Cakes. Service was good and the vibe was casual and relaxed. Definitely recommend! read more

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. read more

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Our first breakfast experience here in Australia definitely made this my new "happy place". The people were so genuinely friendly and the atmosphere is cheery and delightful. Of the 5 of us eating, there were some family members that were vegetarian or vegan among us. Everyone found something authentic and delicious, to include the drinks and breakfast entrees. I definitely recommend this little gem. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Bills - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

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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! read more

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I didn't get to try many breakfast places while in Sydney. I usually ate in. But, out of the few I tried: I didn't love anything. This one I did love. I had an order of: sweet corn fritters, roast tomato, spinach and bacon $23 + avocado salsa $4 A bit pricey but I got the whole shah-bam. And it was well worth it. Apparently their eggs are the best (which I really wanted to try), but I just wanted the fritters and avocado sounded so nice. So that was it. This is one of my cousin's favorites spots. It was really refreshing, bright, and everything about this place is so asethically pleasing as well as delicious. Everything is super curated. We kind of came on a weird day when the cook was still out so our food took forever, but usually it's pretty quick here or so I'm told. Aside from that it was great. The hot cakes were pretty up there too. read more

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

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] read more

Bills - Full Aussie - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

Overall really good food. I had the ricotta hotcakes and they were absolutely delicious. The only issue I had was with the service. At first we figured that the waiters were just busy but as the place began to die down the service didn't get any better. We had to wait about 12 minutes for someone to bring the machine around to pay for our meal after we got the check. Despite my experience, I would highly recommend this place. read more

Been coming here for about 20 years! The perfect brunch place in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. There's a big communal table along with some smaller tables of 4. Needless to say, I love sitting on the communal table. The coffee is perfect, my fruit salad spectacular and the sour dough bread extremely complimentary. Come with friends for a bubbly atmosphere, on a 3rd date for something fun and different (as there are also loads of places to explore nearby afterwards) or even to kick back with the weekend newspaper (which is offered for free on the table). Bill's is my original and best place for the weekend chilled brunch read more

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. read more

Bills - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

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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. read more

Bills - Zucchini - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

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. read more

Bills - Green tea noodles - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

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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

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! read more

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

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The Ricotta Hot Cakes are amazing. They have this interesting butter infused with toffee or something similar. They are fluffy and subtly sweet. Really good and unusual. The flat white is typically great here in Australia. If you visit Sydney, come to Bills for breakfast for sure. read more

Bills - Ricotta Hot Cakes - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

There are three 'bills' in Sydney - Darlinghurst, Woollahra and Surry Hills. The menus are similar but by far the location, atmosphere and vibe of the Darlinghurst Bills wins out over its counterparts. Tucked away on the corner of Liverpool street, bills is surrounded by leafy terraces and only the odd shop. The atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxed and the sunlight creeps in to the dining room. Inside is dominated by one big table for the majority of the patrons to sit around, scattered with magazines and the newspaper. To me bills is famous for breakfast. This is the best Sunday morning place if you're looking to sip a latte and read the paper. You can't go past their scrambled eggs ($13.50) which are unrivaled. read more

Bills - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

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Yep I agree with Julia. This is still the best Sydney brekkie out there and fortunately the crazy queues from years ago have gone and the wait isn't that bad anymore. So the time it takes to get the creamy scrambled eggs, corn fritters or ricotta pancakes into your stomach is thankfully less. The place still packs out with trendy couples, friends catching up for Sunday brunch and young families, but its also casual enough for solo visits at the communal table. Strangely the food and service are different at all of the bills outlets, with the Darlo branch being the best (refer to my review for bills Crown St). Love bills breakfasts! read more

Bills - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

45 minute wait turned into 10 mins. Just have to be patient. Ricotta pancakes were out of this world. Staff pretty friendly. Just wish the espresso martini wasn't so heavy on coffee liquor. read more

The ricotta hot cakes are the best pancakes I've ever eaten. The cheese is mild. The banana butter mixed with maple syrup offers a taste like Bananas Foster. Service was friendly. read more

Bills - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

Decadent and so good. This was our last breakfast in Sydney and we wanted to make it a good one. Enter Bill's, which seems to be a bit of an institution in Sydney. We got there just in time since, not long after we were seated, we noticed a line building up down the block. I am not usually one for sweet breakfasts but decided to go with a house favorite: the hotcakes. My husband got the full Aussie. Both were fantastic. The place also maintains an intimate feel considering its multiple locations and popularity. We loved sitting at the large communal table and noticing all the little details in the decor and ambiance. Definitely try this place, but try to come earlyish if you can manage. read more

Worse service ever! We came at 9am on a weekday before our flight and waited for 40min for nothing. No one really had food on their tables when we looked around either. We were really in a hurry and had to ask for take out instead and just managed to get our food and walk out of the door at 10am. They even forgot our order of coffee. And when we paid, we were told that the card machine was not working and we didn't have any cash left. The whole experience was a disaster and it was definitely the worst I have ever had in Australia. read more

Bills is ok. He invented the "Sydney food" in the late 90s, which is basically very simple food (pancakes, corn fritters, muffins) but extremely well done. So you have something simple which taste surprisingly excellent. That's what we're looking for a lot of the time right? Right. Then he created an international empire with clever marketing. Guide books raves, tourists flog in. Prices go up, too much. Nowadays there is a queue of more than 20 people standing outside Bills every saturday. I live 100 meters from there and it hurts to see this, because while it's good, it's not that good, and there are so many equally great food at a cheaper price around. So I'm rating very conservatively. During the week when not too busy: yes to try, otherwise: no. read more

I wont repeat the sentiments of other reviewers, I will simply add to their points and offer some tips so you will understand why Bills is pretty special. It is a quintessential Sydney experience. I normally go along when I have overseas or interstate visitors, it's true Bill pioneered the whole 'Sydney Breakfast' experience. You can usually buy Bills cookbooks or coffee from the restaurant, a nice souvenir. Bills is most famous for the ricotta hotcakes and the corn fritters. I can't really get past them, although I have been there with friends who have really enjoyed other dishes, I have certainly never heard anything negative about the food (lots of people taking photos of their plates!) Go on a weekday if crowds bother you. Even on rainy weekends you will find yourself perched out there looking awkward on the street corner for around half an hour, after putting your name down for a table. There are lots of current magazines on the central table so I often like to go alone when I'm on holidays. The room is airy and light and if the weather's good they will throw open the side doors so the fresh air comes in, pretty lovely. If it's a special occasion or you had too much the night before, you can order a glass of Veuve or a Bloody Mary to have with your breakfast, a splendid idea! The service is good, but this comes hand in hand with a little extra expense. A full 'Aussie breakfast' is about $24 so come prepared. I love Bills and will continue to visit, even if I wouldn't consider it an 'every weekend' dining experience. Certainly sets the standard and consistently does good things, well. read more

After my experience at Social Brew (review posted), I didn't think that breakfast in Sydney could get any better. I didn't know how wrong I could be. For those who have read my reviews, I don't often lavish 5 stars very often. But, in the case of Bill's, 5 stars is highly deserving. Located on a quiet street corner in the cute Darlinghurst neighborhood, Bill's is an unassuming place from the outside. Large windows reveal beaming patrons happily eating their breakfasts. Those same windows let in loads of light that, along with the Danish-inspired design aesthetic, create an open, airy environment. But I didn't walk 20 minutes to experience the sunlight or decor. No, I came to Bill's for the much vaunted scrambled eggs, called by many to be the best in Australia. Yes, I know, what could be so good about a plate of scrambled eggs? Well, after eating there twice, I completely understand what all the fuss is about. Never in my life have I had eggs which quite this kind of soft, velvety texture. They were like a custard, but not dense like one. Scrambled (actually, think of them as folded) eggs are quite a unique experience at Bill's! Rounding out the full Aussie plate was a portion of back bacon, housemade pork sausage, roasted tomato, mushrooms and thick toasted sourdough with a thick slab of grass-fed butter! Also enjoyed was the Bloody Mary, which was lighter in body than most, but no less flavorful. It had a wonderful herbal freshness and a good bit of spice. Tried the corn fritters, which were quite good but not something I would order again. Unlike the eggs. :) Service is outstanding; friendly and attentive. The queue can be long on the weekends, so be sure to get there early or just make a trip out there during the week. You will not be disappointed. read more

I am all for ricotta hotcakes and I came to Bills specifically to try this here but I must say, I am a little disappointed. Firstly we lined up for 20 minutes to come here which is fine, as most places in Sydney there is a little bit of a wait. The service was good and we got coffees right away but $4.10 for a Piccolo? Day light robbery! I don't know why this annoyed me so much. Anyway, everything was fine and dandy but it took about 30 minutes to get our food. The cafe had quietened down a bit since we first arrived, and there were plenty of empty tables. My friend and I finished our coffees and were wondering why the food took so long! The actual food, Ricotta Hotcakes, were delicious! No doubt about it. But I have had the same ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter and banana at a cafe down in Brighton where I didn't have to wait about 30 minutes to get my food. I got a takeaway flourless orange cake for my fiance and it was quite dry. It seemed that there were some sort of syrup poured on the cake but it was dry. Overall, i would say the food is good, but the service and the wait just really turned me off so I wouldn't come back in a hurry. read more

Word has it that Bill's pioneered the breakfast culture in Sydney. This location in Darlinghurst is also the original location. We were there on a Monday and the wait for a table wasn't too bad at only 10-15 mins. Loved the decor and ambience of Bill's. White walls with hints of spring colored decor on the wall, and a ton of natural sunlight. Bill's scrambled eggs are also reputed to be "the best in the world" and they are pretty darn good. It was very light, fluffy, and almost airy. My cured ocean trout was also very fresh and was perfect with my poached eggs and toast. The only one thing I would improve is the slow service. While we appreciate a laid back and relaxed brunch, I'd have to say that service was really really slow that morning. Granted, it was a busy morning but there were only 2 servers that time. That said, Bill's does wonderful breakfast. If this wasn't enough, I actually went seeking out his cookbooks at bookstores after our breakfast at Bills'. read more

If you don't like Eggs, & you want to, GO HERE! You'll be a convert in no time with The best scrambled eggs in Sydney that you will have!!! (& the ricotta pancakes aren't too far behind!) We live more than 30 minutes away from Bills but the drive is ALWAYS well worth it. The Quaint and homely atmosphere is well complimented by the friendly staff, delicious food and well balanced single origin coffee. My wife is a huge tea lover and she swears this is one of the only places that actually gets it right! Service is swift and attentive, and food fast to follow suit. (Probably something to do with the huge waiting list that develops to get a table). Definitely a must in the Sydney breaky foodie scene! read more

Great service, great food, and very pricey$$$$$ First off, I've gotta mention that this is easily the most expensive breakfast I've ever had. Dining alone, I spent $58 on myself. I paid less for brunch at The Four Seasons on the big island of Hawaii the previous week. I had to sample the ricotta pancakes but I wanted eggs and shit so I went with The Aussie breakfast. It was SO good! Everything tasted fresh. The eggs, the sausage, the bacon, the tomatoes, the spinach, and the mushrooms . . . all of it. The ricotta pancakes . . . meh. I've had much better pancakes in the US. I was more impressed with the Aussie Breakfast than the hotcakes. The ricotta pancakes were okay, just far from memorable. To drink I ordered up Bills Greens which was basically juiced greens. Way too much ginger juiced in for my taste buds. All in all, a very pleasant experience. A little bit of a jaunt from the tourist part of Sydney. A short-ish walk from Hyde Park that is a bit hilly and give you a chance to work off your brekkie. read more

This place is rated to be one of the best place for brunch in Sydney. They serve all day breakfast till late afternoon, so this a a great place for those who love all day breakfast or late starters. Got the full Aussie with bacon, scramble eggs, sausages, roasted tomatoes, and mushrooms. Big portion, however I was able to finish it no problem. Service - 4.5 Food - 4 Atmosphere - 4.5 To avoid long line up... Come early or late! read more

Ricotta stuffed banana hotcakes (19.90) were very, very good, and the lemonade - with its slight hint of carbonation and not too sweet-ness was also a big hit with our table. People say the service at Bill's feels a bit stiff/formal, but it's nothing that a mouth full of hotcakes won't help you get over ;-) read more

First time at Bills and was worried it would be overrated but it was a lovely cafe. Very relaxed atmosphere and excellent service. The zucchini fritters were delicious and the wait wasn't even bad for a table. read more

Bills - Zucchini fritters, haloumi, deep fried egg and pickle - Australian Near Me - Darlinghurst, NSW

I had come here last time we were in Sydney about 6 years ago, and was keen to come here again. Luckily, it was just as gorgeous this time around as last, and I was looking forward to trying the Bills speciality of scrambled eggs. The atmosphere is great here, and the staff are very friendly. What can I say about the scrambled eggs? Well, they are cooked with CREAM, and it was like a slab of cream on the plate. Wow, amazing :) I had bacon on the side too, but that was probably overkill, as the serve was so huge I couldn't finish it! My partner chose a healthier option of quinoa amaranth and buckwheat porridge with rhubarb and greek yoghurt - she was very very impressed, and couldn't stop raving about it (she said it had just the right amount of tang). I hope Bills is still here next time we come back to Sydney .. but judging by how busy it was on a Monday morning, I'm pretty sure it will be! read more