Stand by.... ten minutes later you will have the best salad with any choice of burger, roll or…read morerotisserie chicken available to you. What a treat! The shop is nothing to smile about, the menu is meh but when the food hits your mouth, it is heaven. I walked into this place by word of mouth and there are no customers inside. Either I come in-between customers or this place is really out of the way for everyone. A schnitzel burger and medium salad on the side is to fill any hunger of mine after a long day at work and (before I could get my order) looks like others as well. At least 10 other people walk in with half phoned ahead orders, received their meals/dinners to-go. THIS has to be the go-to local joint. The reason is that I mentioned salad first before over the burger is that I've never had quite an enjoyable second/side dish that out-shined the main. Not that I mean the main was bad, it was excellent. The salad of various varieties are mouth watering and not simple "rabbit food". They will feed a mans man. There is a reason the word "salad" is in their business title. They informed me the salad is made daily and is not exactly the same each day too. CHOICE! Chicken is too and man o' man it is delicious. Completely locked in moistness and taste is in every bite of a schnitzel. A warning tho, each bite will be as hot as the first. Perfectly fried or cooked I don't know. I'll leave the magic of the kitchen something to be worshiped after. At a very good price & walking away full, this place beats out any other place in Dural. Even free parking on the street or carpark at the local Woolworth & Aldi but also a bus stop right outside the doors of this shop if food coma happens to those people often. Card payments also excepted for this tiny salad chicken shop in Dural. Mark My Words

Opening up about 15 years ago, Dural Chickens and Salads have got a firm following. Very clean and…read morevery tidy, the shop smells of charcoal chicken and the salads always look so fresh. I often buy the Greek rice pudding as a snack, it's really scrummy! They now sell organic chicken so that's another point in their favour. They sell chips, roasted dinners which are generous in their serves and very well priced. You can buy large and small bottles of soft drinks and for those who want to save time, milk. There's a queue depending what night you go and it can take quite a while to get served but it's definitely worth the wait.

As a frequent diner of Frankie's Food factory, we simply love the variety of food, the child…read morefriendly atmosphere and the staff are always accommodating. Frankies food factory allows you to sit back relax whilst the children play in an enclosed indoor playground. The restaurant also comes With the outdoor pond where you can feed the dogs after you are finished dining. Definitely worth a visit

The cafe was a reasonable nursery based cafe which has been changed into a trendy rustic cafe with…read moreno table service. We thought we give them a try even though it seemed a bit strange as tables were previously hard to find so I sent my wife off to secure a table. I then ordered a big breakfast meal and smashed avocado and feta with a side of bacon both were not exciting with the toast under cooked.

Located in a nursery in Dural, NSW is this gem of a cafe, Wild Pear serving delicious breakfast of…read more homemade pastries and beignets woth mascarpone and candied apples, a sumptuous and delicious spanner crab omelet with that side of an amazing salad, and a delicious cup of flat white coffee it's a perfect way to get our day started.

The food was ordinary for the price. Out of a party of 6, 3 ordered the Reuben sandwich which was…read moresloppy and a real struggle to eat without cutlery. They all arrived with super soggy wet rye bread and corned beef that was like eating shoe leather. The corn fritters, flathead and smashed avocado were delicious. The service was good except that we had to ask for so many things which weren't asked about when ordering or provided up front; such things as serviettes, sugar for coffee, cutlery and salt/pepper. We all thought that this cafe was overrated and a bit up itself for what was on offer.

Great coffee, great food, and great view. Amazing service too. Good spot to have breakfast with a…read morefriend or just grab coffee and a baked goodie to go.

What a find. You wouldn't pick it, I came here on a friends advice. From afar looks like a place…read morethat mums hang out at after dropping their kids at school or after a gym session in the park across the road. Inside it has the coolest decor, wood tables, white chairs, succulent plants and the themed 'Gem' around the place, beautiful candles and would fit right in with any trendy CbD cafes. They advertise Toby's estate from out front so that's encouraging. Waitresses and waitress are trendy and very efficient. I read through the breakfast options; banana bread, messy Jesse burger (bacon, egg, mushroom, hash brown), smashed Avi, brekie bowl, breakfast salad (spinach, strawberries, walnuts, Haloumi and avo), eggs your way, scrambled egg board with labne, waffles, eggs benedict and they also have lunch options; falafel stack, burgers, salads and salt and pepper squid. So much to choose from. It was still early so I had the brekky bowl, a huge bowl of yoghurt with homemade granola, seasonal fruits - today was strawberries and banana, with chia seeds, pistachios and honey. Prices are good, thus was $12 and everything ranges from $6 up to about $18. Really nice and Id love to come back for other stuff! They also had killer shakes; cookies and cream, strawberries and cream, salted caramel, banana split, vanilla bean. I got the vanilla bean which was a vanilla milkshake topped with cream, jelly beans, sprinkles and a freddo frog. Children would love this. Great cafe if you're in the area or Id certainly recommend the drive to find it.

I was really looking forward to having a nice cafe close to home and I stopped by here a few times…read moreto give it a chance but it is just consistently bad. The food is average and the coffee is always bitter. The milkshakes were the biggest disappointment- they are so thin it seems like there is no ice-cream in it and it literally just tasted like milk, not the vanilla flavour I ordered.

Since my last review I've been back a few times and it appears they have cleaned up a lot of the…read moreissues. The food tasted great, plenty to choice from with beers, a lot of places to sit but can get busy near lunch or dinner so arrive early if you want a decent table. Plenty of parking. Only a 5 minute walk from the new Sydney Metro station at Rouse Hill.

They have the best value $10 steak ever (Only available on Saturdays). For that price you get a…read morethick piece of rump steak, fat chips and small salad. So far the quality of the beef pretty good sometimes you might get a tough batch but lately its really good value and as you can see in the photo, it's much thicker than other $10 deals going around. I always order medium-rare. If they are really busy, order one temperature down as it tends to rest a long time before you get the beep making your steak more overcooked than you ordered. The steak comes with a gravy, however a wide range of self-service generic condiments are also available such as mustard, tomato sauce, mustard seeds, bbq sauce, etc. Conclusion It a good place to catch the weekend games on the big screen with a beer after/during your Saturday steak. Other sections include a wine bar and live music lounge. If you stay long enough it becomes a full-on club with DJ. @thesydneynoob

This new bakery has just opened near the fountain on level 2 at Westfield Hornsby, open until 10pm…read moreevery night its great for an after work coffee hit when most other cafe are closing up. The staff are friendly and efficient and the coffee hot and delicious. They have a stunning looking menu and great pastries from cinnamon buns (delicious) to the ever tempting Cronuts (get in early these sell out fast). The food is delicious with a contemporary theme, good luck choosing just 1 dish.

This place was a bit of a nice surprise. With a range of creative and tasty burgers, you'll be sure…read moreto find something to satisfy that burger belly. The staff were not rude but a little peculiar. It would be quite and all of a sudden two would be on top of me. I must note that this was the first time I'd ever been told off in a restuarant for photographing the menu (my memory is terrible) as I was told competition might steal their food designs... okay. All that aside the food was mighty delicious. The burgers had such complexity and substance, smokey and salty. The burgers had great coverage with the sauces and juicy meat patties, but the burger as a whole held together - no sloppy buns or bits falling out. The sides were just perfect, onion rings and fries - both work great. Outside seating is lovely and calm, despite all the foot traffic from the shopping centre. If you like a good restaurant burger you must try this place out.

Ok, I am really sorry to everyone who recommended this place to me. All those who live in the area…read moreare willing to offer their left arms for this place. However, for me this place wasn't that special - in a nut shell, it is expensive and you really don't get what you pay for. Every dish has to have some 'exotic' ingredient to justify the price, but I'm sorry, still not worth it. Don't misunderstand me, the food is good if you are willing to pay for it. But I think the most disappointing thing was the coffee, it was weak and quite average. And I came here in the morning, which is my spiritual coffee time! And instead of reaching self-enlightenment with my cup of coffee, I just got woken up. Specifically, as after eating here, I made sure that I drove past the Baron to get a real cup of coffee. I know that I am being harsh, but when you are paying $30+ for a breakfast and coffee I except a bit more. And sadly I don't think I got it.

After every bush walk we must coffee as a our 'doneski' treat!…read more From Hornsby Blue Gum walk on route home to Kellyville - Dural was totes in the way home and with Wolfe and Co. as the new kid on the block totally a no brainier to scope out! Weather was predicted to dump all day but just as we approached Dural.... BAM!! Hello rain. But once we made it to the cafe, the cute outdoor seating was drenched. However inside was super cozy and the perfect place to hit out with a coffee. The kitchen was closed when we made it but a second wind for a second lunch totally could have happened. The burger sounded aahhhmazang!! The treat skim piccolo and a cheeky brownie totally hit the spot and the day was a success! The coffee was soooo good! I'm no coffee connoisseur but that cup was so smooth with some surprising character to compliment. (I'll get better with my coffee descriptions lol) They were using 5 senses beans and I'm always a fan of them I'm coming back for that burger!!

I hadn't known about this place until someone recommended it. He praised the staff effusively and…read moresince I have been there twice, I understand why. This is a very friendly family-run cafe with seating outside and in. I had scrambled eggs with sourdough toast and grilled tomatoes. I've had the same dish at other places, but this is my favorite because the toast wasn't over toasted to a crispy critter. The eggs were fluffy and a grilled tomato for breakfast really hits the spot. Another time when I came here, I had a perfectly poached egg and a delicious scone with jam and cream. I love the way scones in Australia are more like a tender biscuit rather than the hard triangle that passes for a scone in the States. With the jam, the whipped cream is just a bonus. Also, poached eggs are common, a healthier way to eat an egg. It's a bit out of the way towards the end of the outdoor mall, but we'll worth seeking out.

When I need to suggest a cafe to anyone coming to Hornsby, this is easily my default. While most of…read morethe other cafes seem to be reliant on the mass produced, generic coffee, these guys have always been one step ahead. Back in the days before Toby's Estate became more mainstream, these guys had it as their go-to bean. Now that Toby's is more focused on mass production, Thyme Square has switched to Jack and the Bean coffee (another great option). As you know, having a good supply of coffee beans is only the first step in the production of an awesome cup of coffee, but I am happy to say that this cafe does a very decent job banging out cup after cup of great coffee. It must be mentioned that this cafe is also focused on having a wide range of food options [breakfast/lunch/dinner] (which are a tad pricey but compared to other options in Hornsby, might be worth it). As it has been a while since I have eaten here I will leave it to others to tell you what they think. When I was eating here though the standard was quite high. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Jack and the Bean Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

This is a brand new Greek restaurant that has opened in a converted historic church. The menu has…read moreplenty of Greek favourites done with a light, modern style. I had the eggplant dip with flatbread to start and it was a garlicky delight. The bread was fresh and hot and I could have quite happily eaten a lot more of it. My main was a charcoal grilled whole snapper (fish of the day at market prices) served with hand cut chips, a jug of lemon butter sauce and a small Greek salad. The fish was perfectly grilled and beautifully moist inside. The chips were the real deal - no frozen crap here. The lemon butter had a pinch of herbs and was perfect with the fish. The salad was fresh and crisp and complimented the meal. Desserts drift from Greek standards but are nevertheless delicious. Their tiramisu was light (a good size serve) and their "profiterole" was nothing of the sort- lady fingers biscuits with cream and chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries. Delightful but not a profiterole.

First time at Avli was a great experience and sure to be the first of many. From the welcome to the…read moregoodbye, my wife and I were treated with absolute attention to our every need. The cuisine was as advertised, modern with a traditional kick. Everything we ordered was brilliant. Presentation and taste were everything expected and more. Service staff were prompt, polite and attentive and the ambiance was lively and energetic, but personal enough that we didn't have to yell to each other for conversation. Definitely going back, again and again. Congratulations to the owners and all of the staff. You have done yourselves and Penrith proud.