I had a delicious breakfast here this morning and was completely wowed by all the food and the care…read moretaken in the preparation and display. We sat at the bar having a fantastic conversation and just watching the chefs at work, poaching eggs, making the pasta-fritatta I was drooling over (not literally, don't worry!). The coffee is here is also fantastic and they make all the muesli, sauces and chutneys in-house. You are greeted in Italian here and a lot of the staff are Italian, and I like that a lot too, heheh. Nice touch :)

I came here in the evening for a glass of wine and a light bite. They have a great wine list and…read morewonderful ambiance -- just the right amount of light, and music not too loud -- a perfect place to meet a friend for a catch-up or to come alone with something to read. I had some house pickles and salumi with my glass of Chenin Blanc, all were very good. My only complaint is the service. It was an extremely slow weeknight when I came in and it took a good 20 minutes for the staff to come around to take my order (and only after I caught their attention). After I had my glass of wine and nibbles, that was it -- no one checked in to see if I needed anything. All in all, a good spot for a glass of wine but you might want to snag a spot at the bar for better service.

Hi, the Cafe Manager charged me $150 extra on my coffee order. I went in after music class with my…read moremother and my two year old daughter. I called them and gave them the benefit of the doubt it was a genuine error. They asked me to physically come back to the store for the refund. I've never been treated so poorly but a cafe or any business. They made me wait, and said they were too busy to deal with my request. I had to articulate (loudly) that I'm waiting on their error. They then blamed me three times for telling them the wrong date and amount and they can't confirm. Once the charge was found they refused to refund the money because they couldn't confirm it was me. The Cafe Manager was rude, defensive and aggressive. I left upset and embarrassed by the whole scenario. They have no email to communicate. I will have to escalate to the Ombudsman, because they've my money and refused to refund. I'm most upset because they've ruined my Saturday mornings where I go to music class with my little girl and we have a babyccino and coffee after.

Me and my partner have been regulars at Clover for the past few months. The food is consistently…read moredelicious and yummy! Brunch needs eggs and Clover has a nice range from baked to benedict, but don't discount the French toast which is probably healthier than a regular French toast but just as delicious ;) Overall Clover doesn't have impressive fancy dishes - missing that to get a 5! What it has is nice comfortable food :)

Conveniently located at the Plaza in Lane Cove, The Junction Coffee Co is a dog friendly cafe with…read moreoutdoor seating and a substantial menu which you won't have any trouble choosing from. A small space, but very popular. It was formerly Pablo & Rusty's which could be the reason they serve Pablo & Rusty's Coffee as well as sell their beans. Chef Daniel is extremely experienced, having works all over the world. He's created a menu with a variety of dishes to suit all diners. They have a hugely instagrammable breakfast degustation, veggie board and French toast to name a few. Food is nutritious, well seasoned, tasty and nicely presented. We shared two dishes, the smashed avo with tomato, dukkah, goats feta on ciabatta. So colourful and even healthy. It was a cold weekend so we also shared the porridge with cinnamon, cashew nuts, seasonal fruit. The coffee is good, using Pablo and Rusty's beans. We had a mocha as well as a Daintree chai with soy milk + honey - Specialty of the house. Staff were lovely and extremely accommodating. This will be sure to maintain popularity with the locals and visitors alike.

This is what $8 gets you at The Junction. These were $7 full with a lid. Now they're $8, have no…read morelid and as you can see is nearly only half full. Absolute disgraceful value after a 14% increase in their pricing. This is another business jumping on the media bandwagon re inflation.

Situated right next to the Liverpool Library, the Black Rose Cafe is a cute little place for if you…read moreneed a caffeine hit. Their coffee is fairly strong (left my hands all jittery one night), and if you have a bit (read: a lot) of a sweet tooth, I recommend the Caramel Latte, or the White Hot Chocolate. Black Rose also does fantastic, thin, crispy pizzas and delicious wedges, if you're feeling particularly peckish. The staff is friendly, and their eyes fairly light up if you ask for an alcoholic beverage, almost as if they're just waiting for you to get drunk and rowdy so that they can have an exciting night. The cafe is usually very quiet during the day, seeing as it's somewhat nondescript and doesn't appear to get much traffic, but that in no way lessens the quality of their fare. At night, though, it gets a little busier, and you won't have to worry about the cold on a winter night, because they have a nice big toasty heater in the middle of the outdoor seating area. Drop by and make their night with some drunken behaviour!

Breakfast lunch and dinner it's all good food. This place…read morehas been a long standing favorite. The owner and staff are attentive and ensure you have all that you need and more. One doesn't bother about the decor when the food is this great. I find it's really. Easy to hop off the M90 from work pick up dinner to go and hop on the next bus home. Recommend anything from the menu especially recommend dessert of tiramisu it homemade and it magnificent.

I've been wanting to come to this little Cafe for some time. It's name pulled me - I'm of the eco…read morewarrior/we are one type model human being and appreciate like-minded/hearted people. This Cafe didn't disappoint. It has the hippy vibe but in a suburban context. Meaning the clientele is middle class and it's located on a busy road in Willoughby yet the atmosphere is chilled, the food is organic and hand made and the owners seem refreshingly real. The hand knitted scarves from Peru, acoustic and Celtic music playing the background, the vintage clothes and shoes corner down the back, the Indian rugs, the wooden floor boards, the globe hanging from the centre of the room, the random treasures I imagine collected on travels make this a Cafe a traveler would feel at home in. Some would recognize the hippy flavour but to me it tastes like home. The chicken, avocado, sun dried tomato and mayo on gluten free bread was as full and gourmet as I'd make at home - rough and beefy. Comforting. Coffee is fairtrade and organic. Loads of gluten free options available. Soooo good.

Omg what a lovely little café this is! Enjoyed every part of it. It seems to also be part clothing…read morestore with lots of other knick-knacks around the place. To be honest, didn't really have high expectations for the food but just thought it'd be a nice place for a relaxing brunch. However, the food was highly enjoyable! It feels like wholesome, delicious food that's good for the soul, made with loving care from the owner's heart. I mean it is pretty standard stuff but definitely done in a more healthy, homely way. There's a DIY eggs with added extras, and we added a potato cake, mushrooms, and spinach. The eggs were perfectly scrambled, like couldn't get any better, and the sides were all great healthy choices. The best thing about it all was how bland it was! And I mean this in the best way possible, because it just feels CLEAN and light. There's salt on the table if blandness isn't for you, so you can easily change it up. Lately I've started to really appreciate the natural taste of each ingredient so enjoy food which isn't overly saucey or seasoned from time to time. The baked potato was also a winning dish. It comes with beans, cheese and avocado (and I guess naturally with salsa and sour cream as well). When I asked if I could replace the cheese with mushrooms, the lovely man who could also possibly be the owner, was hesitant and worried that it wouldn't taste nice. Instead he said he'll add more avocado and some tomato, and of course I was happy to leave it up to him as it seemed he genuinely cared about bringing out a tasty dish. He also double checked for no sour cream, which was a great touch as I hadn't mentioned it (it wasn't listed on the menu I don't think so I forgot). Really understanding what the customer is after and customising to their wants and needs! The potato came out with a salad on the side, and my oh my it was so good! Again, on the bland side but all the ingredients were so fresh and I loved the beans, and just everything about it. We also got a cranberry, watermelon and mint fruit whip and it was just as delicious and refreshing and went down so well with the food! Loved the food, loved the warm service, and loved the cosy space!

Parking in the street is a bit of a nightmare but it is worth going around the block and popping…read moreinto a side street. There is ample seating out the from with the gas heaters but we were soooo cold we opted for indoors. We were here well after three but they were still serving lunch and it looked pretty good. Our needs were coffee and something sweet. It didn't disappoint, very nice coffee and really good biscotti. With plenty of competition in the area the baristas and the pastry cooks need to be on their game. We will definitely detour here for lunch one day.

So Majors Bay Rd has recently exploded with new cafes and restaurants. And Cucina is one of the new…read moreones just to appear. This cafe is good, but not the best on the road. I have to honestly say the saving grace is that Papas provide the cakes here. The coffee is average and absolutely nothing special. The only interesting thing is their selection of tea - I had a Japanese lime green tea, which was extremely different. The food is what you would expect from a suburban cafe, but again nothing special - specifially has you have a lot of different places right next door.

Willoughby is finally getting cooler! We've got a small bar. We've got a wholefood cafe. We're…read morefinally loosening the grip of the old people and schoolchildren and 80s dags that washed up here like waves of flotsam after the recession and never left. Here are words associated with Sprout that will tell you all you need to know: kale, quinoa, organic, green bowl, activated, superfood. I was a tad hungover so eschewed the benefits of a green bowl for an organic beef burger with relish on a triangular bun (triangles are back, yo!) that was a proper two-hand job and left me feeling way better than a milk bar burger might. The coffee is all kinds of great too, as is sitting outside on a milk crate in the little corner nook between two shops like some kind of breakfast creep.

A short trip down Willoughby road and you'll notice a new kid on the Naremburn cafe block. This…read morecafe & grocer combo has only been open for two weeks but is already drawing the attention of the locals. We needed to have brunch before another roadtrip and the missus suggest we try this place as she had noted it had opened recently. I guess the first test of any cafe is their coffee. Sprout has great coffee and it was well made. No complaints. I ordered the Egg & Bacon Roll (see photo) which came with rocket, tomato relish and aioli. The rolls itself was one of the triangular Brasserie Bread rolls and with the fillings quite literally became a handheld meal. I appreciated the fact that the fried egg still had a runny yolk - as I have a personal dislike to hard cooked yolk. The missus stepped up and ordered the Big Breakfast with added Avocado (see photo). The whole meal was good, and we both noted that the poached eggs were cooked perfectly (slightly done but still runny). - yeah I'm a runny egg fiend. We sat out the back on the Terrace and enjoyed the fresh air whilst looking at their new garden set up. The man in the store explained that they were growing a kitchen garden down the long side of the backyard and that the smaller patch nearer our table was likely to be some citrus plants. All in all, a nifty little spot that we'll be visiting again.

A lovely hole in the wall cafe off World Square. It was brimming with people who were mostly city…read moreworkers getting their coffee fix. There are some seats outside the cafe so you can sit and people watch if you have time. The service is lovely and helpful. I had a Mocha and a Raspberry Mini Muffin. As there was a blueberry muffin stuck to it, the lady kindly gave me both! That was nice of her. The coffee was nice and the muffins were delicious.

While this cafe offers very little in the way of atmosphere, with all seats out on the footpath of…read morea major road, for those looking to duck in, grab a coffee, and scamper back off to work, this could fit the bill. Though be warned... if you are a non-smoker, you might want to avoid this place. It is a smoker's paradise. Alternatively, if you are a smoker, come here, it is a smoker's paradise ... :-) Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 8/10 Coffee beans - Neoma Coffee Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A