Vicki M.

Cozy venue for a delicious brunch. The 485 Breakfast Plate included a tasting of lots of different types of food and spreads. It was really filling and tasty overall. The location is also great, right in the heart of Crown St. hustle and bustle. Tables are a bit close to each other and not the most comfortable, but otherwise a lovely cafe!

Stuart M.

Our cappuccinos were perfect. Then we had lamb baked eggs. They easily could feed two people. Braised lamb, eggplant, baked eggs, mint yogurt in a tomato base with all those flavors intermingling. We finished with banana bread. It came with a side of ricotta and honey. Couldn't ask for a better start to the day.

Yuting Z.

Had to try this place after I saw it pop up on some "best of" lists. Ended up coming here twice in my two week trip to Sydney, and both times were fantastic. My boyfriend says the french toast was the best he'd ever had, and I really enjoyed my lamb shakshuka and avocado toast with beets. Doesn't seem like you can go wrong with anything on the menu! Both times we had an early breakfast so there was no wait, but this place appears to be very popular.

Naomi B.

I had heard great things about this place and word of mouth (and yelp) tend to be pretty reputable. Naturally, the people have spoken and they are correct - this place is tasty AF. I cannot speak to the decor or ambiance as we sat outside so my friend could keep his puppy close. I can say that despite a wait (to be expected), the staff were all really nice and friendly which is not always the case in Sydney sadly. We did have to wait quite a while for our order but I've also stopped letting that get to me in this city. Our food was delicious. I had the eggs Benny special and I just want it every day now! Trust the people - go here!

Dee M.

As a visitor to Sydney, this was my first dining experience and it was terrible. I mean it was a complete customer service nightmare. I've never felt so under valued by management and wait staff. How do you state value customer service, but spend so much time arguing and being combative with patrons. And then you have the audacity to talk crap about our party while we are still present. Understand, we are patrons to your place of business, and as such we are the people who are the very reason for your existence! Shame on you! It's unfortunate that management is so immature and unprofessional; slamming plates and gossiping about patrons. You are a sad reflection of what customer service means to Sydney, and more importantly, the value you place on those who patronize your establishment-especially tourists and first timers. Beware! The long line may infer a that a fabulous dinng experience awaits...it's all a charade. And for the record, your chicken sandwich looks more like chicken salad and its tasteless and very bland. The cappuccino was quite nice, but I'm told its just as good right across the way at Gnome. I would not recommend this place. Take your money where your business will be appreciated. Management doesn't give a crap about you here.

Rich F.

The good: Lively, cozy atmosphere in a small Crown Street location providing just the right amount of energy for a Sunday brunch. I had "The Mexican", which was a delicious mix of black beans, spices, poached eggs, and chorizo. My wife had a special pancake dish with ice cream and blueberries that was good, but bordered on dessert. And most importantly, one of the few places in Sydney with a decent cold-brewed coffee! The bad: The pancakes had a very bizarre texture, being a little thicker and denser than I'm accustomed to. Also, they need to time the food a little bit better. Our food came out with a side of cold toast that had clearly been sitting for at least 5 minutes. Plus, there were several minutes between the arrival of my coffee and my wife's tea. The bottom line: A solid option among many choices for brunch in Surry Hills. Definitely worth a 15 minute wait for a table, particularly for the cold-brewed coffee!

Howard C.

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here on ANZAC day, even with the pouring rain. Service was pleasant as 4 of us were originally seated outside but they quickly moved us indoors when space freed up. Even with the pouring rain the queue outside was kind of ridiculous. Being a first timer I quite enjoyed the vibe/decor inside. Prices are typical for brunch, maybe a smidge higher than average. I ordered a flat white and salmon avocado with poached eggs, it was delicious. You can make your own brekkie here too and the hash (brown) brick is tasty as hell.

Astri P.

I've known this cafe for years and I can't remember whether I've been here before. If I did it must have been years ago and I wasn't impressed. I decided to give it another go because my boyfriend is obsessed with French toasts. Fouratefive's French toasts made it to urban list top French toast in Sydney. So we went there around lunchtime. Luckily there weren't too busy and we got a table right away. Brownie point there but most likely it was the right time The coffee was good and the selection was quite interesting. A quick Yelp reviews showed me that wow this place has been rated quite highly despite what I remember. So we ordered the French toast obviously, creamed corn fregola, and rye bread toasts with avo. The French toast were really good. I love that they put caramelised banana slices on the inside and some mascarpone. Yums... The creamed corn fregola reminded me of Pinbone. It came with two poached eggs. Unfortunately the eggs were a little too done. I prefer pinbone's version but as there is Pinbone no more it was pretty good. I do recommend it. It came with a side of toasts... Carb on carb... A bit too much carb I'd say! They put this coriander and lime sauce on top and wow.. It was amazing! They also put it on the avo and it just lifted the avo taste up. If I wasn't impressed before I definitely am now. I will be back.

Catherine F.

Four ate Five is a brilliant early bird spot for breakfast in Surry Hills, I say early because you either come early for breakfast or wait for a late brunch in the queue that gathers just past 9am on a Saturday morning. This place isn't popular for no reason, the service is friendly but succinct in that they manage to collect orders and serve up with minimal delay but without leaving you feel like you're being hushed out for the next crowd, even if you're as indecisive over the menu as we were... So. Much. Good. Food. Eventually the four of us decided on ordering the 'Four ate Five' plate, a selection of humous, pickles, feta, egg and a few other bits with a giant fresh pretzel to tear up on the side, you can choose a bagel instead of the pretzel, but damn that pretzel looked good. There were American style pancakes covered with mascarpone and a berry compote which looked like they really should've been clouds, so light and so satisfying we almost couldn't finish them up.. but we did. Obviously. Then there was their version of Shakshuka, beautiful roasted tomato sauce with two soft baked eggs, feta and sliced almonds on top with a side of gluten free bread - so much savory satisfaction right here, hits home in all the right ways, yummy... Impressively I also managed to keep that bright red sauce off off my white skirt; that's because out was roasted down to a thick perfection. The Mexican came with two soft poached eggs, when poked these delicate little numbers drooled all over a bed of gently seasoned soft black beans, feta and coriander. This dish is a gentle Mexican wave, not a tequila shot, so well worth trying in the morning. Tea was great, I can't seem to buy a decent green tea bag here so tho enjoy a pot of sencha is wonderful, whilst Rach enjoyed her first cup of English tea since arrived almost a month ago.. happy happy happy.

James F.

Love the atmosphere is this cafe. In Surry Hills where one could quite literally drown in cafes, this one seems to have a vibe not seen in other cafes I have visited in the area. Not sure if it is the jazz music playing, the amazing mural on the wall, or the NY style tat caressed staf, but the energy here is enjoyable in itself. As for the coffee, they are using their own blend roasted through single origin, and it is not too shabby at all. The dbl mac I ordered came out exactly as requested which makes Fridley a happy boy. :-) That said, as this was my third dbl mac of the morning, I figured I would switch to freshly squeezed juice, which also resulted in happyness. The passionfruit seeds sunk at the bottom of the glass act like the jelly in an asian bubble tea, providing an awesome sour note to contrast the sweetness of the OJ and pineapple. *Thumbs up* If in the are this is certainly a cafe worth trying out. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 8/10 Coffee beans - Fouratfive blend (Roasted by Single Origin) Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 9/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A Special Features ------------------------ Toilet Multiple power outlets primed for #powerwhoring desperados ... :-)

Shani M.

The BEST BEST BEST I have to say this has been my favorite cafe in Sydney thus far! The staff are friendly attentive and helpful. The menu is next level think stuffed french toast and homemade burgers and salads that tempt even a carnivore! The FOOD - ah the food it was so good I have already planned when I can get there next to enjoy the beautiful flavours and freshness of the food. I had a banana honey cinnamon smoothie (amazing!) and the vegi burger which had lashes of avocado and hummus and red cabbage! The cafe's decor is fresh and clean with some booth seating and tables inside and out. Bonus: there are some happy life animal products on the menu including free range eggs and chicken!

Ashleigh D.

Decent food, slow service on weekends! I came on a Sunday morning, admittedly a busy time for cafes. We waited about an hour for a table for 3 because one of my friends really wanted to try this place. I wouldn't normally wait that long for breakfast, and I definitely won't do it again at this cafe. Service wise, the staff were friendly. They did forget one of our breakfast orders which was a bummer - my friend basically sat there looking at food for about 15 mins before the hanger kicked in and we realised what had happened. I ordered poached eggs with sides like avocado, mushroom and salmon. I felt really satisfied afterwards as it's a really solid brekky, just the wait and slow service that was deal breaker. If you go on a less busy day, try the banana smoothie. It looked good.

Luke C.

Which came first the address or the name? another chicken vs. the egg conversation but still very clever. Their street address is 485, that's a good enough reason to go. EGGS BENEDICT WITH SMOKED SALMON ON TOASTED CROISSANT $18 (with a rich hollandaise sauce) This was my kind of Eggs Benedict with la French touch. Just like Zizou is better than Beckham, the Croissant base wins over the traditional English Muffin any day. The poached eggs were perfect, egg yolk porn moment was there. The salmon is good. The hollandaise sauce rich but slightly acidic balanced out the richness of the egg yolk and rich croissant base. Very good. BLT $15 (served on organic sourdough w/ homemade aioli, avocado and fried eggs) Good sandwich but there are better ones out there for less. The bread was good but slightly too hard for a sandwich. There are quality ingredients in it but was lacking something, overall average. Conclusion Solid second choice cafe, limited seating and slightly out of the way if you do not live in the neighbourhood it's not worth the detour. The dishes are classic but executed well. Service is efficient and friendly. There was a queue on Saturday morning, good sign for any business. Of course finished the meal with brewnut (cronut) from Gnome across the street. @thesydneynoob