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After lusting over this place for a month, I finally made it in one sunny Sunday morning for brekky with my lover. We got there semi-early, around 9 am, and we were so thankful that we did, because shortly after we arrived, people started queuing up for a table. This place is good sized, but gets super busy. It's a great spot for a casual brekky, but something I was not expecting was to be so close to the other tables that we could hear everything that everyone else was saying, and we could barely hear each other. Nevertheless, I was looking forward to trying the food & coffee. I was mainly drawn to this place because it's vegan friendly but also has options for my meat-eating boyfriend. We sat at a little two seater table, which was small but cozy. I ordered a soy cappuccino and my bf ordered an OJ, and for food I got the Miso Avo and he ordered the Morning Glory. The drinks took quite a while to come out, and the food came out very quickly after the drinks. The Miso Avo was light but tasty, and I loved it even more than I expected. Miso with tahini dressing over avocado on a thick slice of sourdough bread? You really can't go wrong with that combo. My boyfriends meal was a bit larger, a big bowl filled with all sorts of goodies. He gave me his sweet potato chunks, which were delish. He really enjoyed his meal and his OJ was amazing - super fresh. All in all, I loved the food, the service was alright, but I probably wouldn't go back on a weekend. I'd definitely hit this place up on a weekday when it's probably not as busy, as I usually prefer to be able to hear the person I'm sitting with. Pros: good food, vegan options Cons: too busy, vegan options were only avo toast or oats, tables really close together
Such a beautiful and delicious brunch spot. Everything we ordered was amazing and the staff was very friendly and accommodating to split our 9 person check. The iced lattes have a cute presentation, as you get to pour in the espresso shot yourself. Lots of gluten free, paleo, and vegetarian options as well.
It's extremely easy to see just why Blackwood Pantry has people travelling from all over Sydney for brunch. Nestled quietly on Surf Road, Cronulla, this little gem has been commanding a steady presence since it opened earlier this year. An unassuming frontage, with modern Scandinavian design, Blackwood Pantry is pure eye-candy in both it's decor & it's food. Headed up by Chef Robert Lechowicz, a Shire local who's spent the past few years honing his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens across London & Paris, Chef Lechowicz has planted roots back in Cronulla & made Blackwood his project. Having dined here a few months earlier, my friend & I arrive just after 1pm. Stealthfully we avoid the lunchtime crowds & enthusiastically snatch up a seat in the winter sunshine. We know what we're in for; we know the food here is spectacular. The familiar aroma of the Dukkah Spiced Lamb Shoulder hangs in the air & our anticipation grows, unashamedly rubbernecking meals on the table beside us. It's only moments before we're greeted by a warmly-enthusiastic waitress by the name of Lucy. Professional & knowledgeable, she takes the opportunity to welcome us, offer water & take us through the day's specials. "Specials?!" "Yep!" Just when I thought I knew what I was going to order, here came the proverbial spanner. There's no denying it, the specials sound delicious. We leap at the opportunity & order the 'Seared Octopus' (Carrot hummus, fennel salad, paprika oil, Dutch carrots, chickpeas & pumpkin seeds - $23), while also selecting the popular 'Vanilla Poached Salmon' from the menu (Beetroot humus, chickpeas, toasted pumpkin seeds & dill $19). The food arrives within 15 minutes & immediately we're captivated by the vivid beauty of each plate. The dishes in front of us are a categorical feast for the eye's - the Seared Octopus, with its rich, earthy tones & the Vanilla Poached Salmon, embellished by it's colourful vibrancy. As one would expect, each dish here tells a story. The components are brave & the results are courageous & effervescent. The food here is undeniably glorious; everything one would expect to find in one of Sydney's fine dining restaurants, although Blackwood successfully serves it up in a fuss-free setting, with generous portions. Genius. We finish our food much too soon, quickly finding ourselves in mourning for what once was. Our plates are cleared & we begin eyeballing each other, wondering who will be the first to mention the idea of mid-afternoon desert... It's me. I cave & we order another of the day's specials with little regret for calories. The Coconut Hotcake, served with passionfruit curd, vanilla, kaffir lime syrup, fresh blueberries, pomegranate & toasted coconut ($17), finds it way to our table quickly & we are in desert heaven. It's warm, moist; the kaffir lime syrup balancing out the sweet notes, with the the pomegranate providing texture & crunch. Stunning. Lucy clears our plates once again & promptly delivers the check at our request. We gush about the food, pay & very reluctantly vacate our spot in the sun. There's no denying it, we'll be back... probably within weeks. Today is a good day to be a Shire local.
Can I give 6 stars? seriously if I could I would - this place deserves it. A fantastic local haunt for Cronulla that's now gaining a reputation across Sydney of one of the great places to eat. I'm fortunate enough that I am a local & can access this fine eating establishment whenever I get a craving. The service is second to none, & the attention to detail from the kitchen to front of house is evident in the care in the way the food is being delivered to the table. The favours are refined, well balanced & everything tastes "special" If you're planning on breaking a diet for a special treat, anything on their menu I can tell you is worth breaking that diet for. There are sweet treats, however plenty of healthy options too, Fine hearty breakfast, chicken Salad, Basil yoghurt which is so pretty & tasty, like something I've never had before, but will be having again. The vanilla poached Salmon is delicate & delicious, served with greens & a beetroot hummus. New to the menu is the grilled octopus with Carrot Hummus pure with fennel salad, every bite full left me wanting more. The coconut hotcake with passionfruit curd, & kaffir lime syrup was out of this world. A cake like texture, with a nice crunch on the outer crust, just enough lime syrup to soak through the warm, coconut cake, the passionfruit curd is decadent & topped with fresh berries. They pride themselves on serving great coffee, & everything they do, they do with great care & pride. The three young owners should be proud of Blackwood Pantry & what they've created. They staff are so knowledgeable & friendly, giving details of menu items & open to feedback on new menu items, which gives me the utmost respect on how they run their business. Bookings aren't available, so lining up on a sunny Sunday is very likely, but I can be sure to tell you it's worth the wait.
Blackwood Pantry is new in Cronulla has only been open a couple of weeks and the crowds have gathered like a moth to a light, disappointment was not on their mind. Food was delicious and even though the place was packed with a 30min wait the food came out within 10mins of ordering. Service was fantastic and very friendly. Will be back to try the rest of the menu.
We dropped in for a quick bite while visiting Cronulla today and while I usually don't give cafes reviews, this one outstanding special of the day deserves a review. I've eaten burgers from the West Coast, Midwest and the East Coast of America. And trust me, some of those burgers are freaking unbelievable. But this burger easily matched any of the best I've had, the only shame is that it's not a regular on the menu. The black sesame seed bun certainly was the right softness - it was sweet enough to be subtle, and strong enough to hold together till the end (a fault i have found when burger places boast soft bread - it's not much of a burger if the last bites are not sandwiched between buns, IMHO). The patty's main fault was that it was cooked well done, where I feel the best beef patty should be medium. The truffle flavour was well-balanced; it's hard to cook with truffle without getting an overpowering flavour but the good people here nailed it. The potato fritters were a brilliant textural addition, making the burger crunchy in the middle, which was wonderful when married with the gooey mayo and cheese. I don't think people do this enough - but brie is beautiful on burgers. It melts to a lovely consistency, it has a slightly earthy taste that works with beef and mushroom (truffles in this case) and it goes well with sweet things - like maple bacon and jam! Service was brilliant, fast and attentive. The atmosphere was what you expect in an upscale cafe. The menu is outstanding for a cafe, however, and I don't doubt that we'll be back to work our way down the menu. Well done, guys.
What a different menu!! The options available are unique and healthy. I opted for the Turkish eggs and they were full of flavour - delicious combination of chimmichurri, paprika oil, yoghurt, poached eggs and mixed mushies! They decore is lovely and the service attentive enough without being annoying. Another great new place to try in Cronulla!
7 months ago
my absolute favourite cafe in sydney!! food, service, and atmosphere is so perfect. right by the beach too. read more
Blackwood Pantry Cronulla has long been one of those Insta worthy cafes that not only looks good, but tastes it too. The cafe can be found on a side street, Surf Ln laneway and you be dining with relaxed beach goers, families doing brunch and those with their pooch companions. There's plenty of seating there for small and larger groups. The venue is bright and open and you'll feel comfortable. The menu is certainly broad and you'll find your favourites like a bacon and egg roll, but also plenty of unique dishes too. We loved the truffled chilli scrambled eggs, served on toasted sourdough with mushy peas, lemon whipped goats cheese, cucumber, mint, crispy shallots & truffled chilli sauce. A really decent sized serving too. For the Avo on toast dish, we opted for the gluten free bread w/ zaatar, lemon olive oil, Meredith goats cheese, pickled beetroot & fresh mint. Another great dish was green goddess salad made with cos lettuce, smashed pea hummus, whipped goat cheese, green capsicum, olives, cucumber, sprouted beans & lentils, fresh basil, toasted pumpkin seeds & za'atar and the green goddess dressing. I wanted some protein and the waitress recommended I add the Sarah's Day skewers as they're nicely marinated. Good suggestion, for my already great salad had that extra flavour burst. For drinks, there's beers, wine, cocktails, smoothies and of course coffee. We enjoyed our experience and look forward to trying the Bondi store too. read more
9 years ago
Can a place with an almost 5 rating still be better than advertised? Can a meal be so good that you consider downgrading every previous review for brunch spots since they shouldn't be regarded anywhere near this place? Only bit of slight hyperbole there, but Blackwood is indeed possibly the best brunch spot I've been to (though they do serve dinner and lunch too). I ordered the morning glory on both visits. Imagine a Denny's grandslam breakfast was magically transformed by a hipster fairy. What you have is: fresh sourdough bread, eggs, kale, whipped goat cheese, avocado, chorizo and sweet potato hash. The description alone should sell you on it, but the quality of the ingredients and preparation really bring it to another level. Somehow even the kale was the best I've had it. My wife had their avocado toast, and it which had unique ingredients with it, such as miso and black sesame. Again, the perfect quality of everything along with the presentation makes it far better than any comparable I've had previously. Those dishes alone make Blackwood a must-try; but their Coconut Hotcake makes it a culinary wonder that needs to be on everyone's bucket list. How to describe it? The cake is somewhat dense like a poundcake, and yet not heavy whatsoever. It's topped with blueberries, pomegranates, sliced coconut and edible flower pedals. The passionfruit curd was something else and married together by a lime syrup. That description still cannot do the dish justice. Take a look at a picture to get a better idea, but finally taste it and experience heaven on earth. The menu suggests sharing it after a meal. Though you may feel stuffed to the rafters - especially if you order morning glory beforehand, you will not regret whatsoever going for it. I'm not sure what it says about me if one of the first things I miss about my trip to Australia are my meals at Blackwood, but I suspect anyone whose been there would probably understand. read more
After lusting over this place for a month, I finally made it in one sunny Sunday morning for brekky with my lover. We got there semi-early, around 9 am, and we were so thankful that we did, because shortly after we arrived, people started queuing up for a table. This place is good sized, but gets super busy. It's a great spot for a casual brekky, but something I was not expecting was to be so close to the other tables that we could hear everything that everyone else was saying, and we could barely hear each other. Nevertheless, I was looking forward to trying the food & coffee. I was mainly drawn to this place because it's vegan friendly but also has options for my meat-eating boyfriend. We sat at a little two seater table, which was small but cozy. I ordered a soy cappuccino and my bf ordered an OJ, and for food I got the Miso Avo and he ordered the Morning Glory. The drinks took quite a while to come out, and the food came out very quickly after the drinks. The Miso Avo was light but tasty, and I loved it even more than I expected. Miso with tahini dressing over avocado on a thick slice of sourdough bread? You really can't go wrong with that combo. My boyfriends meal was a bit larger, a big bowl filled with all sorts of goodies. He gave me his sweet potato chunks, which were delish. He really enjoyed his meal and his OJ was amazing - super fresh. All in all, I loved the food, the service was alright, but I probably wouldn't go back on a weekend. I'd definitely hit this place up on a weekday when it's probably not as busy, as I usually prefer to be able to hear the person I'm sitting with. Pros: good food, vegan options Cons: too busy, vegan options were only avo toast or oats, tables really close together read more
Such a beautiful and delicious brunch spot. Everything we ordered was amazing and the staff was very friendly and accommodating to split our 9 person check. The iced lattes have a cute presentation, as you get to pour in the espresso shot yourself. Lots of gluten free, paleo, and vegetarian options as well. read more
It's extremely easy to see just why Blackwood Pantry has people travelling from all over Sydney for brunch. Nestled quietly on Surf Road, Cronulla, this little gem has been commanding a steady presence since it opened earlier this year. An unassuming frontage, with modern Scandinavian design, Blackwood Pantry is pure eye-candy in both it's decor & it's food. Headed up by Chef Robert Lechowicz, a Shire local who's spent the past few years honing his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens across London & Paris, Chef Lechowicz has planted roots back in Cronulla & made Blackwood his project. Having dined here a few months earlier, my friend & I arrive just after 1pm. Stealthfully we avoid the lunchtime crowds & enthusiastically snatch up a seat in the winter sunshine. We know what we're in for; we know the food here is spectacular. The familiar aroma of the Dukkah Spiced Lamb Shoulder hangs in the air & our anticipation grows, unashamedly rubbernecking meals on the table beside us. It's only moments before we're greeted by a warmly-enthusiastic waitress by the name of Lucy. Professional & knowledgeable, she takes the opportunity to welcome us, offer water & take us through the day's specials. "Specials?!" "Yep!" Just when I thought I knew what I was going to order, here came the proverbial spanner. There's no denying it, the specials sound delicious. We leap at the opportunity & order the 'Seared Octopus' (Carrot hummus, fennel salad, paprika oil, Dutch carrots, chickpeas & pumpkin seeds - $23), while also selecting the popular 'Vanilla Poached Salmon' from the menu (Beetroot humus, chickpeas, toasted pumpkin seeds & dill $19). The food arrives within 15 minutes & immediately we're captivated by the vivid beauty of each plate. The dishes in front of us are a categorical feast for the eye's - the Seared Octopus, with its rich, earthy tones & the Vanilla Poached Salmon, embellished by it's colourful vibrancy. As one would expect, each dish here tells a story. The components are brave & the results are courageous & effervescent. The food here is undeniably glorious; everything one would expect to find in one of Sydney's fine dining restaurants, although Blackwood successfully serves it up in a fuss-free setting, with generous portions. Genius. We finish our food much too soon, quickly finding ourselves in mourning for what once was. Our plates are cleared & we begin eyeballing each other, wondering who will be the first to mention the idea of mid-afternoon desert... It's me. I cave & we order another of the day's specials with little regret for calories. The Coconut Hotcake, served with passionfruit curd, vanilla, kaffir lime syrup, fresh blueberries, pomegranate & toasted coconut ($17), finds it way to our table quickly & we are in desert heaven. It's warm, moist; the kaffir lime syrup balancing out the sweet notes, with the the pomegranate providing texture & crunch. Stunning. Lucy clears our plates once again & promptly delivers the check at our request. We gush about the food, pay & very reluctantly vacate our spot in the sun. There's no denying it, we'll be back... probably within weeks. Today is a good day to be a Shire local. read more
Can I give 6 stars? seriously if I could I would - this place deserves it. A fantastic local haunt for Cronulla that's now gaining a reputation across Sydney of one of the great places to eat. I'm fortunate enough that I am a local & can access this fine eating establishment whenever I get a craving. The service is second to none, & the attention to detail from the kitchen to front of house is evident in the care in the way the food is being delivered to the table. The favours are refined, well balanced & everything tastes "special" If you're planning on breaking a diet for a special treat, anything on their menu I can tell you is worth breaking that diet for. There are sweet treats, however plenty of healthy options too, Fine hearty breakfast, chicken Salad, Basil yoghurt which is so pretty & tasty, like something I've never had before, but will be having again. The vanilla poached Salmon is delicate & delicious, served with greens & a beetroot hummus. New to the menu is the grilled octopus with Carrot Hummus pure with fennel salad, every bite full left me wanting more. The coconut hotcake with passionfruit curd, & kaffir lime syrup was out of this world. A cake like texture, with a nice crunch on the outer crust, just enough lime syrup to soak through the warm, coconut cake, the passionfruit curd is decadent & topped with fresh berries. They pride themselves on serving great coffee, & everything they do, they do with great care & pride. The three young owners should be proud of Blackwood Pantry & what they've created. They staff are so knowledgeable & friendly, giving details of menu items & open to feedback on new menu items, which gives me the utmost respect on how they run their business. Bookings aren't available, so lining up on a sunny Sunday is very likely, but I can be sure to tell you it's worth the wait. read more
10 years ago
Blackwood Pantry is new in Cronulla has only been open a couple of weeks and the crowds have gathered like a moth to a light, disappointment was not on their mind. Food was delicious and even though the place was packed with a 30min wait the food came out within 10mins of ordering. Service was fantastic and very friendly. Will be back to try the rest of the menu. read more
7 years ago
We dropped in for a quick bite while visiting Cronulla today and while I usually don't give cafes reviews, this one outstanding special of the day deserves a review. I've eaten burgers from the West Coast, Midwest and the East Coast of America. And trust me, some of those burgers are freaking unbelievable. But this burger easily matched any of the best I've had, the only shame is that it's not a regular on the menu. The black sesame seed bun certainly was the right softness - it was sweet enough to be subtle, and strong enough to hold together till the end (a fault i have found when burger places boast soft bread - it's not much of a burger if the last bites are not sandwiched between buns, IMHO). The patty's main fault was that it was cooked well done, where I feel the best beef patty should be medium. The truffle flavour was well-balanced; it's hard to cook with truffle without getting an overpowering flavour but the good people here nailed it. The potato fritters were a brilliant textural addition, making the burger crunchy in the middle, which was wonderful when married with the gooey mayo and cheese. I don't think people do this enough - but brie is beautiful on burgers. It melts to a lovely consistency, it has a slightly earthy taste that works with beef and mushroom (truffles in this case) and it goes well with sweet things - like maple bacon and jam! Service was brilliant, fast and attentive. The atmosphere was what you expect in an upscale cafe. The menu is outstanding for a cafe, however, and I don't doubt that we'll be back to work our way down the menu. Well done, guys. read more
7 years ago
I love this was place. Good service, good food... and most importantly good coffee. Figuring out ways to get back here again read more
7 years ago
Love this place. Great service, great vibe, great food. Love that they always change up the menu slightly so there's always something different to try. My fav is the basil yoghurt! read more
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What a different menu!! The options available are unique and healthy. I opted for the Turkish eggs and they were full of flavour - delicious combination of chimmichurri, paprika oil, yoghurt, poached eggs and mixed mushies! They decore is lovely and the service attentive enough without being annoying. Another great new place to try in Cronulla! read more
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Didn't have to wait for a spot for two at prime time Saturday. Coffee perfect. Food was delicious. Had the quinoa falafel salad and the coconut hot cake. Highly recommend both. read more
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One of the best brunches I've had! Morning Glory dish was such a feast! See attached pictures. The drive from sydney was well worth it! read more
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