I love the tunes they play here - bit of Bob Dylan, bit of jazz... all pretty laid back. Inside…read morethere's quite a buzz on a Saturday morning as the kitchen and coffee staff are busy but lovely nonetheless. My scrambled eggs on sourdough with a side of mushrooms was nice enough. The side portion was huge especially for $3 extra - more of a field of mushrooms than a serving. It was quite a chilled place to dine on a sunny morn especially with a baby in toe. Despite the location I didn't feel out of place and was more than welcome as opposed to some places that frown upon little one making a fuss and a mess. Soya mocha was good and hot. The chocolate isn't ultra cocoa but it is certainly better than the sickly sweet powder used in a lot of other cafes. Have child seats.

For a quick and tasty weekend breakfast you can't go by Pieno for value and generous servings. I am…read moreso happy that we absolutely loved the food and also the coffee, and due to the generous portions we had to spend the rest of the day walking it off. The atmosphere is always great, and the waitresses are quick and efficient, with fast service and no fuss ordering. The menu isn't overly large, but what they have on it certainly hits many taste buds, and is Italian based with great vegetarian options. I would have to say that the service can often feel rushed, but as they're so busy it's probably not the best place to set up your laptop and finish off some weekend work. It's very busy, so respect the waitresses have to move tables quickly. Great for groups, and great for children too, it's a good all-rounder cafe.

A couple of our friends suggested we try this place for brunch. It was a short walk from where we…read morewere staying and seemed like an okay option. For me the service here was over the top. At least three waiters were at our table on average in 2-4 minute intervals, wanting to clear up our table or, ask if we were ok or, if we needed any drinks and on and on. Even though the place was not full (there were at least 8-10 empty tables), I felt pressured to leave the minute we stopped eating. The food arrives very quickly and tasted ok. My scrambled eggs were quite greasy and you could taste the fat with every spoonful. The chorizo was quite nice and the banana smoothie was also quite nice. An ok experience I might repeat just to try something different from the menu.

Wild Sage had me at "late breakfast."…read more I have no doubt I'll come back for one of their tapas style lunches, or BYO and book a dinner with friends. But on this particular earlyish afternoon, it was eggs I craved. You know when your day just hasn't gone to plan. You're a bit too wired on coffee, but for some inexplicable reason you haven't managed to eat yet. And just maybe there's a mild hangover involved. Yes, that. So catching up for (another) coffee with friends, I muttered something unintelligible about needing eggs and quickly ordered the Brekky wrap, minus the hollandaise (scrambled egg, crispy bacon, spinach, tomato relish, hollandaise $13.50). Sinking my teeth into that bundle of deliciousness, I was transformed into a functioning human being again. Note to future frazzled selves: "Late Breakfast" is served until 5pm.

I live for a terrific morning latte…read more For me what defines the perfect latte is first off having almond milk to make my latte. The final grade is where the foam does not dissipate from the point of creation til the end of consumption with might I add the foam art still intact till the very last drop! Here their overall grade is an A for meeting the criteria with a plus for exceptional service, ambiance, music, and clean comfort rooms.

Another great little cafe in dear our old Marrickville!…read more One of my friends told me she likes this better than Cornersmith, I was like HOW DARE YOU! BLASPHEMY! Hush your mouth, chile! But then I was like... *whispering*... omg we have to try it! Better than Cornersmith? I don't believe it. So here's the deal... West Juliett is fabulous. The coffee is great, breakfast was delish, the staff were attentive and super nice and you know what makes it trump Cornermith? One itty bitty thing: West Juliett is very, very spacious and you can hang out there a bit after breakfast and drink your coffee or juice or whatever and have a chat. You can't do that at Cornersmith, the place is teeny tiny and there are always people waiting for tables. You gotta be in and out and that's it. Not at West Juliett. It's pretty big. But yep... Loved West Juliett. I am so, so spolit with all these fab cafes around me. All my favourites are in my own backyard, more or less!

I came here for brunch. The service was ok but the price and…read morethe food was not incredible. It is a lovely environment in the park and there is a jungle gym next door which is perfect for kids or adults who think they are kids. I had the salmon Benedict which had a lot of hollandaise sauce. The poached eggs were cooked well but I just was not feeling it from the overflow of sauce. The scone under it all was very soggy from the spinach so there was no crunchy texture which may have detracted from the sauce'nami. This is definitely a nice environments to bring kinds with and grab a coffee. They do have pre-made brownies and sandwiches which may be a safer bet than the meal I had. Good luck to whoever eats here next. Nom nom

Queens Park Shed is your go to dining experience if you have a love for gardening. The restaurant…read moreresembles a shed and the tables even come fully complete with some garden tools such as a bucket and spade and a watering jug. The location makes it convenient to stop off if your exploring Queens Park as it's in the middle of the park literally. It's dog friendly which makes it a major plus for some. Outside its full of comfortable seating and some loungers. They serve breakfast and lunch here on top of coffee and pastries. I ordered a Quinoa Chicken Salad. The ingredients were fresh and the taste was good. My friend went for Kale salad with smoked salmon and his looked good too. I noticed another table had a Reuben Sandwich with chips and that looked really good. Generous serving size. Good cafe to stop off in if your enjoying Queens Park but otherwise you can find better spots in the area.

The cafe is located on the corner of a quiet residential neighborhood, and even though I stress the…read moreword quiet, this place was bustling when my husband and I stopped by at 11 on a Sunday. A crowd outside the place consisted of many eager to get their hands on delicious foods everybody raves about. We weren't sure where to tell them our names to put us on the list of people waiting for a table, so we ended up in the "to go" line until we grabbed a waitress to do so. There were already people behind us in line that grabbed that waitress ahead of us, which was a little annoying, but the wait wasn't too long. I wish they had a better system for dropping names for people who want to dine in. Anywho, once we were seated, we were able to order fairly quickly, but our drinks were pretty slow to come out- essentially our food came out at the same time as our coffees. The Arabian eggs I had and the big breakfast my husband had were both delicious; no complaints there. The chili peppers in the Arabian eggs were impressively spicy, which ngl is hard to get me to say as a Korean. Staff were nice, but I wish it was a bit more organized in terms of ordering/giving our names. Two different girls asked us for our drink orders, and I saw the girls touch dirty dishes/napkins and clear them in the kitchen and then come and deliver foods and coffee without washing hands... a little upsetting to see. Overall, great food and coffee, but disappointed by staff and organization. I'd come back, but probably not the first place I'd suggest for a weekend brunch.

Annandale, in Sydney's inner-west, had me at hello with her rows of terrace houses and she woo'd me…read moremore with the lure of lunch at Revolver. Housed in what was meant to be a hotel back in the day, this cafe is bustling and I'm told by my local living friend, often lines out the door on weekends. When we arrived there was no wait and we were seated straight away. The staff were friendly and polite. It's a smaller space but they make the most of it with a home-y interior. It's warm, inviting and too easy to spend a lazy afternoon here. There's an all-day breakfast menu with all the usual suspects and some stand outs like the lamb bruschetta. I was lucky enough to sample this from one of our lunch party and would definitely order should I return. On this occasion, I ordered the lamb kofta special with natural yogurt, quinoa and coriander. It was a suitably filling and soul hugging meal of comfort and everything was balanced to perfection. The coffee was strong and easily drinkable. There's a range of gluten free cakes should you not be feeling like lunch and most of the menu items can be made gluten free. The kitchen here may be small but from our experience it's certainly not limiting what they're serving!

I love this cafe - the vibe, the location. But it has been a while since being here. Now- the food…read moreis over priced, and missing the mark by, well, tok much based on the cost. There was no understanding that you eat with your eyes first. Laid out like an autopsy I was gutted I paid $25 for what I could make for $5 at home. When asked for tomato sauce, the waitress looked annoyed - service fail! Lacked originality and any kind of regard for food presentation (as well as being a bit watery).

I'd passed this place on a Saturday morning for the past two years and seen how busy it was but it…read morewas only this past sunny summer Sunday that I've actually gone to try the all day breakfast. FOOD My friend and I both ordered the scrambled eggs ($9). I ordered it with sourdough toast and a side of mushrooms (extra $4). For the price I would have expected a little more egg and mushrooms. It did fill me up though. I liked how the mushrooms weren't overly oily as some places seem to drench them in oil. http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/0wVPZxUfSE218WvTDI14fg?select=OQxzmTvWNkSw7bbQtGhvTQ I ordered a chai latte and my friend got a piccolo latte. He ended up getting two so I assume the coffee was satisfactory. The chai was a tad on the sweet side but nevertheless still enjoyable. http://www.yelp.com.au/biz_photos/0wVPZxUfSE218WvTDI14fg?select=_N5UvkbJGMb1xdrj6gUWEQ SERVICE This isn't a place where you wait to get seated. We learnt that the hard way as we were waiting for the ok to go sit down at a newly vacated table only to have someone else take the initiative and plonk themselves down no questions asked. Water is also self service. When we sat down at a table whilst it was being cleared the waitress asked us if we wanted water but then at the end of the meal we were still waiting for it only to be told it was self service at the counter. VERDICT Particularly busy on weekends which gives it a nice buzzing atmosphere. Doesn't compare with the brunch places in crows nest or surry hills but definitely a good local spot for those that live around the Beecroft area.

It WAS a great cafe, but not just a cafe, a community hub. Cafe owners must remember that they are…read morenot just selling coffee and food, but they are potentially creating a community hub around which close communities and friendships can be forged. Poor form from the owners. Closed without notice (to either staff or customers) - 1 hour is not really considered notice.

Visited the cafe today during lunch. The service was not too great, the lady serving us was…read more"working" not welcoming. We got the grilled chicken open melt and we also got 'the sourdough with extra'... Haha extra price... that's the only extra thing it had. The meals were a disappointment, on the grilled chicken open melt, the bread was really soggy and it had avocado on it which made it a bit unpleasant. The chicken on the sandwhich was not freshly grilled, it had dried out, making it feel as if they made it a couple of days before and just kept it in a little container and smacked it on the bread. The salad on the side was fantastic though! I would get it by itself. As for the sourdough with extra, it seemed like it would be an extremely scrumptious choice when looking at the menu. Feta, tomato and avocado on sourdough bread! However unfortunately the excitement of this meal did not follow through, when you first received the meal the first thought that hit me is, 'wow they really cheaped out on this feta!' - there was hardly any on there. The inside was just so soggy from the watered down avocado on the piece of lightly toasted bread, it felt almost too disgusting to keep in my mouth. The crust of the toast was what made this meal edible as well as the side salad (lettuce leaves and pine seeds in a balsamic dressing!) Horrible food definitely not worth the cost.

Thank you Chatswood for finally bringing it in the cafe department…read more I came here after a friend posted a picture of the food on Instagram (making this the most hipster cafe find I have ever made) - I had never heard of this place and thanks to the old yelp bookmark I had it parked for my next cafe emergency when I was in the area. I think that this place does all the things necessary to be a good cafe- funky interior, great tasting and interesting food, and not just good coffee- but a rotating bean menu. I had the fresh fig and ricotta on toast which was simply delightful. The combo of figs, ricotta, honey, walnuts and mint was a definite winner. And all the rest of the food I saw looked just as tasty. Brilliant coffee too- I just had the house bean (can't remember what it was) but it was great. Well done elbow room- you just found a special place in my heart

There are a lot of places in Chatswood selling coffee. But by far this is one of the best ones…read more Serving different beans for different roasters this is a coffee lover dream. To add the cherry on the coffee heaven, the food here is fantastic. Now the menus is limited but both my friend and I were ecstatic about our meals. I got the French toast and it was divine. It is a small kitchen, so if it crowded you might have to wait a bit. But that should be expected with any small cafe. What completely won it for me was the friendliness of the staff. A small error was made in my order (which was my fault) and they lady could not be more helpful. I will definitely come here again.