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Bills Surry Hills

4.0 (89 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Ricotta Pancakes
Rikki G.

Stumbled across Bill's on several blogs and websites stating it's a must go-to breakfast spot. I'd say it's very average in comparison. However, there aren't a lot of breakfast places to choose so I guess I see how this stands out. We came mid morning on a week day and were able to get seated promptly although super busy inside and out. The place has a retro diner feel with a modern twist. Staff was attentive and helpful with the menu choices. I did really enjoy the famous ricotta pancakes. Not overpoweringly sweet but still rich and filling. I added a berry jam side to add to the dish as recommended - delicious! My partner had the basic breakfast of toast, avo, eggs. And it was just that, very basic. Overall, a good spot to pop into but nothing to overhype and get everyone there to try. Just good for a simple meal when hungry. Plenty of locations too.

Ada L.

Stumbled upon Bills when we were planning our trip to Sydney and was excited to try this super popular restaurant brunch. A 10-15 min walk from Central station in Sydney. We arrived around 12:30pm on a weekday and it was busy and full. The wait for a table wasn't terribly long (we waited around 10 min or so). Food wise, my husband and I both ordered the full aussie (scrambled eggs, cumin roast tomato, herbed garlic mushrooms, pork, chili and fennel sausage, bacon, and iggy's sourdough toast). Everything tasted great! We were super full after our meal from all that food. I saw other customers ordering pancakes which looked delicious as well. The servers were friendly and attentive. Overall, we had a great meal here!

A very small place for the number of seatings... but their service and foods are excellent. I would love to go back there again when we are back in Sydney!

homemade almond milk spiced chai
Anh L.

The sister and I met a friend here. It was recommended as a highly popular spot. We were able to get a table immediately even though it looked fully booked. WAGYU BURGER- grilled swiss, pickled green chili, herb mayo, rocket, and fries This was the best burger I had while in sydney. The patty was so tender and juicy. I especially like the pickled chili with the meatiness of the beef. The fries were also cooked perfectly. It was thin and crispy. RICOTTA HOTCAKES- banana and honeycomb butter This was my first time having hotcakes in sydney and it did not disappoint. It was so fluffy and airy. I've never had anything like it. I'm not even a fan of cheese, but it worked so well with the hotcakes because it was balanced well with the fresh bananas and sweet honey butter. I would come back for this. HOMEMADE ALMOND MILK SPICED CHAI I wasn't a huge fan of this chai because the almond milk changed the flavors of the herbal and spice of the drink. It wasn't as aromatic as I expected it would be and the spice was too subtle. I would come here again next time I'm in town.

Outdoor shot before heading into Bills
John W.

I love the friendly customer service and banter the staff here provide. Foods great, portion size is great & the mango passion fruit pavlova is a MUST. The steak frites are my go to with cafe de Paris butter, fries and garden salad.

Flat white small.
Carolyn L.

I have always wanted to try the food at Bills ever since my friend made fish tacos using his cook book. She highly recommended his cook books for easy to follow recipes and which turned out successful dishes. So off I went and bought several of his cook books when Borders was still around. So it was something on my bucket list that I MUST try the breakfast at Bills. To Sydneysiders, Bills may be an overpriced place or there are also other places with similar food quality as Bills but at a much lower price. But to visitors from places where such good quality fares is rare, then Bills is definitely a must visit place. We went on a weekday morning and we were lucky to get a table as the place was packed around 10 am. The place was bright and welcoming and you could see it was like a neighborhood breakfast place. Service was cheery though a bit on the slow side as there were only a few servers on duty for a full room. We ordered the ricotta hotcakes and corn fritters to share. I would say the corn fritters trumped the ricotta hotcakes. The fritters were crispy and full of the natural sweetness of corn, plus it was not so oily it would leave your with a greasy aftertaste. The ricotta hotcakes were light but I could not really taste the honeycomb butter. They were good but not sublime. It was a pricey breakfast as for 2 dishes and 2 cups of coffee, it came close to A$50.

Chika Y.

I came here for famous pancake. Pancake, to be honest not so impressive. Rather say disappointed. I can have much better one in Japan or somewhere else. Other menu was good. Veggie fritters was good. I love it !

Sunrise
Steffenie S.

Was pretty crowded on a Monday during lunch hour. Decided to try this place out after several Yelpers recommendations. Tried out the ricotta pancakes and sunrise smoothie. For the pancakes, it was fluffy and when combined with their honeycomb and butter it was pretty flavorful. The portion was pretty good and with sliced bananas, you will be filled fast. Something different from the pancakes you have tasted. The sunrise smoothie wasn't that great. More towards sour than sweet. Servers were friendly and fast. Was able to dine in in less than 1 hour. Space was pretty narrow. I liked the open concept kitchen and the modern interior design. Price wise was on the expensive end. Overall, it was a good experience :)

The BEST corn fritters!
Dee M.

Sis and I enjoyed our corn fritters and coffee Breakie here. We barely had a wait before being seated. The service was cheerful and good. Definitely made up for the horrific experience just a couple of days prior at FouratFive. I will definitely return!

Corn fruitlets and ricotta hot cakes
Naomi B.

The food is amazing which I guess justifies the price and the wait, but I guess that depends on how patient you are. I went here and had the corn fritters with avo salsa (an extra charge) and also added a side of miso mushrooms. It was very filling and I actually took half home. The mushrooms were a bit cold and nothing special (I'd hoped they be like mushrooms at Haven Tailoring Coffee Joyously which are great) but now I know. My friend had the Ricotta hot cakes which were amazing. We both had fresh squeezed OJ which was nice and she had a latte....then our bill was $75 for two at brunch. A bit much but tasty and we enjoyed sitting at the outdoor table. We waited about 30 minutes but it wasn't terrible. Of note, despite some all day breakfast items, breakfast ends at noon and since we had to wait 30 minutes, it was done by the time we we sat down. The best items seem to be all day though so not a huge concern. No take away.

Our bill
Trammi N.

Went back to Bill's after 10 years and the food is a little bit better than what I had before. This time I ordered the chopped salad with extra avocado and it was nice and refreshing however just not a good bang for buck. Bill's never been cheap but $29 for a bowl of salad is just an overkill We also had the corn fritters and that was really good. The ricotta pancakes was also excellent, fluffy, soft and moist. I had mine with no maple syrup but apparently it's yummy with the syrup too and and that amazing chocolate butter just melts in your mouth. Homemade chai latte was quite nice, not too sweet, cappuccino was strong but one of the best we've had. Overall Nice food just a little expensive for what you get however I think I would come back again for the ricotta pancakes and the corn fritters.

Nigel M.

Why have I not reviewed Bill's before? Nice rich macchiato. Lovely deep smooth flavour with no bitterness. Great, thick fluffy hot cakes complete with honeycomb butter, maple syrup and a generous serve of fresh banana. These wonderful pancakes are riddled with little surprise chunks of ricotta making these airy creations even more luscious. Don't miss these fluffy masterpieces.

Christina C.

I must have lucked out because I got an outdoor table without any wait time on a Saturday! I tried the corn fritters and loved it so much I even googled the recipe on the spot! Will try to make it at home one of these days :) I had to dock one star because my coffee came after my breakfast even though I ordered the coffee the second I sat down. Not to mention I had to ask for silverware and it was crudely given to me by one of the wait staff (not even my server). I understand she is busy but busy is no excuse to poor customer service.

A great twist on Korean Lettuce wraps. Spicy Sticky Pork Belly!! Finger lickin good!!!

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The original Bills location! I recommend the hotcakes, the corn fritters, and the steak.

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Nomad - Scallops

Nomad

4.0(92 reviews)
0.6 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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Strawberry Hills Hotel - Honey BBQ Glazed Pork Ribs

Strawberry Hills Hotel

3.5(26 reviews)
0.6 kmSurry Hills
$$

Fun bar in Sydney head up the stairs to the semi open rooftop bar. Good food and drinks.read more

In spite of the name, this is actually not a hotel. Hotel has a double meaning in Australia as I…read morehave learned. It can be a place of lodging, but also many pubs use it as well as it relates to past liquor laws. Using the term "hotel" as a way to skirt liquor licensing regulations. Strawberry Hills is a nice Aussie pub just down the street from Central Railway Station. It looks a little divey on the outside, but the 2nd floor interior is quite nice and stylish and even has free Wi-Fi. This is a good spot to get a drink and quality pub food at a reasonable price in Sydney. If you are dining upstairs, you order your food and drinks at the counter. If you are dining in, the staff then brings the food to your table when it is ready. While they do have a wine menu, there isn't one for the large assortment of beers and cider on tap. If you are not sure what to order, I would list the types of beer and cider that you like to find one that suits you. As for the food, there is a regular menu consisting of pub food and a late night menu of different pizzas. The pricing here is quite reasonable as most mains (name for entree in Australia) are under $20. Had a Sunday night dinner here and opted for the slow cooked lamb shoulder ($18) with a pint of Bulmers cider ($7). I chose lamb because it is harder to find this meat on menus in the US, whereas in Australia it seems to be a standard offering. The lamb was terrific as the meat was fall off the bone tender. There was a bit of fat and gristle on the lamb, but I was okay with this since this helped to accentuate the meat's flavor. The accompanying roasted vegetables and red wine jus were also delicious and complimented the lamb. As for the cider, it was my first time trying Bulmers and I really liked it. It has a very crisp and refreshing taste that paired well with my meal. Enjoyed my meal at Strawberry Hills. The food and drinks here are good and value for your money. I like the ambiance of this pub too as it is modern, yet is casual enough to be a local drinking hole that you frequent regularly.

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Sweet Potato Fries

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Cheesy Garlic Loaf

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Waterloo Dining - Dessert

Waterloo Dining

4.0(1 review)
0.4 kmSurry Hills
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Waterloo Dining is the mini in house restaurant that the William Angliss Institute Sydney provides…read morefor the cookery students to showcase their talents. This morning they offered a sample of what they could provide for breakfast. The institute is very slick and modern and your guided in through the campus before you make your way to the mini restaurant that's to the side of the hall with about 10 tables. They treat it serious and are complete with a Maítre d. They provided us with a menu of what was on offer highlights included Breakfast Pizza, croissants or warm oats. I was so tempted by the Croissant with marshmallow and Nutella but opted for the breakfast pizza. The waitress took my order of breakfast pizza and a hot chocolate. The waitress said anything else so I was hoping I could order additional items but she then said that will do for now ( knife to the heart). The breakfast pizza was incredibly presented. The Pizza contained Boston beans, a cottled egg with parmesan. The pizza had a lot of flavour and not something I see on a lot of menus so was pleased to try something a little different. The service was professional for the most part but felt like they lingered around the table after I had eaten so wasn't sure if that was to tell me to go or what. Unfortunately I never got the opportunity to order the additional croissant. It was never offered to me in the end so a point has to go for giving me hope. The food was great here and these guys have a bright future of fine service and cooking to offer in Sydney for sure.

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Glider KS - Taro Latte

Glider KS

4.8(8 reviews)
1.2 kmChippendale
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I completely walked by this place the first time I was wandering around Spice Alley, but once I…read morelooked at the small cafe's Asian fusion menu, I knew I wanted to try it. You order at the front register, and they bring your order to you. I've only tried their hojicha latte and taro latte, but they are the best lattes (no coffee) I've ever had. They're so flavorful and rich with a fluffy foam design on top. The drink itself is smooth and creamy but not overly sweet. Hits the spot!

All coffees are not created equal…read more I know this because of Glider. The original is in Potts Point, this is the new venue, and it's an absolute corker. They've set up shop in a teeny tiny Lilliputian cottage in Kensington Lane in the new Central Park precinct. It backs onto Spice Alley and has light-filled interiors that are all white walls and light wood and it feel positively Scandinavian. Then there's the coffee. Good lord, man. It comes served in these custom cups, they're kind of grainy and glazed and feel like they've been hewn out of very light sandstone by some unnamed master craftsman who will die a nobody but be recognised posthumously as one of the finest artisans of this or any age, Van Gogh style. The barista had the obligatory mustache but boy, did this dude know what service felt like. Polite, friendly, charming, without being overbearing. Win stars out of five. Top class, thank you and goodnight.

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