Place was great! Food was fantastic! Piper our server was so on her game! Best place for breakfast…read morefor sure! Thank you again for the hospitality!

The Grumpy Barista, previously of the inner west suburb of Petersham has found its way to a new…read morelocation in Alexandria. The café occupies the corner of Garden st and Henderson Road and is industriously styled with cool marble and pink interior and a hanging garden. There's plenty of space inside and out, so I you won't be waiting long for a table. Serving Toby's estate coffee and a range of modern Australian dishes for both breakfast or lunch, as well as some sweet treats, is a popular café with the locals and visitors to the area alike. I've visited now on more than one occasion and the café is continuously striving to perfect their menu offerings. A group of us dined on this day to sample a number of the menu choices. The Grumpy's special of chili scrambled eggs were presented atop sourdough bread and a side of heirloom carrots, a heatlhy and wholesome meal. The winner of the day, and also one recommended to us was the Green Pea Smash with burrata and prosciutto. A great combination of flavours. From the sweets menu, we went for the Fig Brioche, topped with macadamia, honey, ricotta and vanilla ice cream (in place of the regular fairy floss). There were a few fruits topping it and would love to have a few more. The Grumpy's granola and pannacotta is also not only beautiful, but delicious and served with a raspberry pannacotta. Could be a sweet or breakfast ;) The venue also serves the famous cronuts (a mix of a doughnut and croissant, filled with a range of insides like cream, Nutella, caramel and topped with oreos etc. Surprise yourself. The guys at grumpy's are always friendly and hospitable. Make sure you pay them a visit.

3.5 maybe. Too used to LA brunch places and quality. This place nailed the aesthetics but the food…read morecould be better. Benedict poached egg not poached enough.

Overall the food was ok. The menu (still the Christmas menu in February) is not expansive which is…read moregood, but I strongly advise looking at the pricing before you order, I ordered eggs on toast ($14) and a side of bacon. This came with two eggs on ONE slice of toast. Had I ordered just the toast ($8 for two slices) and two extra eggs ($3 each) it would come to the same price with more toast. The coffee was very good though. I'm dropping stars because considering the price, one slice of toast and two eggs is outrageous. Repeating my sentiment though, go for the coffee!

I found this place by Accident , and I'm super stoked about it, it is small but OHO, friendly staff…read more best cafe in the Area I had so far... and your breakfast special Green Egg Benedict ohhhh damm what a taste and presentation. Definitely will visit you guys again.

A really cutey/quaint cafe serving some pretty staple Sydney brekkie options - but done really…read morewell. The halloumi & egg brekkie roll with hash browns was absolutely delicious & the coffee was amazing. Highly recommended.

OMG the pancakes are as good as they look. Delicious berry sauce, ice cream that's not too much…read more Great for sharing.

A hidden gem in Sydney! Delicious coffee, friendly staff, and a unique motorcycle workshop vibe…read more Definitely worth a visit.

I was looking for a place that catered to my food allergies, and Rising Sun did not disappoint with…read moretheir gluten free ramen option. The kitchen was knowledgeable about ingredients and service was friendly. They also make the best chai I have ever had! A perfect drink on a rainy day.

Walked by here and decided to stop by. From the outside, the atmosphere was very industrial and…read moremodern at the same time. Immediately upon walking in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We ordered multiple things, and the staff was incredibly accommodating to the changes that we wanted on our food. The food was very flavorful and hot when it arrived. The food did take a little bit to arrive, but good things take time. In the time waiting for the food, it was made clear that this was a place full of regular customers. The staff seemed to have inside jokes with many customers. The drinks were made very efficiently.

Had to go to Alexandria to pickup a new TV today so looked up some brunch places in the area and…read morestumbled upon this one. What a find! The guy who runs this place is Peruvian and you can see the influence in some of the dishes here, especially the Peruvian Roll (duh.) If you've never had Peruvian chincarron before, you really need to get this roll. Seriously. It's one of the best rolls I've had in Sydney. The kumera (sweet potato) isn't overcooked, the pork is tender and delicious, the fried egg is a perfect runniness, and the salsa criolla with lemon mayo is a great complement. Friends got a few of the other stuff on the menu like the Puffed Galette, Beef Hash, and Mushroom Medley and really enjoyed those, in particular the Puffed Galette. They use coffee beans from The Golden Cobra and the coffee is pretty spot on. If you want to taste all the notes in the coffee with a cold brew, they do that too. The places loses marks only because service can be hit or miss. Food took an inordinate amount of time and waitress forgot things here and there. Otherwise, the food and coffee are fantastic.

One of my favorite spots I went to during my trip. They…read morehave an espresso flight which I loved. Got the mothership bowl and the corn fritters which were both perfect and sooo yummy. Has in/out seating which can get a little hot on a hot day. Service overall was standard and quite good.

Excellent coffee, friendly service, and cute ambiance…read more We ordered their filter flight and all the pours were outstanding. On the day we went, they featured beans from Honduras "Marcala" & Sumatra "Putra Gayo Washed". The cold brew they served us came from Colombia. I was most impressed by their cold brew - it was light, fruity/floral, and super creamy. I can't think of any places in the US that does cold brews that well. My husband's favorite was the Honduras Marcala as it was very easy on the tongue, "sip easy" indeed it was. Luckily we got there early enough to snag seating outdoors. The place filled up quickly during our time there with a line out the door by the time we paid at the cash register.

the food, service, and ambiance was amazing. the staff was so attentive and friendly. the food and…read moredrinks were served in a timely manner. coffee was up to par and the quality of the ingredients were delicious; you can tell that everything was cooked & prepared fresh. would definitely recommend to friends & family

I recommend this place which close to Sydney Park. Clean restaurant. Went for breakfasts. Both…read morebreakfast experiences were great. Courteous staff. Yummy food. Oat porridge with nuts etc was huge- should last till dinner. Thank you for the great food experience during our short stay in Sydney.

Warmth is the word comes to mind when describing Kepos & Co. From the warm lighting from the…read morebeautiful ornament hanging lamps, friendliest and most helpful staff to the flavour vibrant menu rich in middle eastern spices. The menu changes seasonally. I had lamb shoulder and it was tender and full of flavour. But trust me when I say this, what you want is their Hummus which they always make fresh in front of you complete with mortar and pestle and serve with Za'atar bread on the side. And the bread is beautifully house made bread that was a perfect accompaniment with the Hummus.

Don't expect your conventional avocado on toast in this hidden brunch spot!…read more It is all about mediterranean food with a twist. Like the hummus. It is cooked with burnt butter and the poached egg gives it a lighter, different taste. Orgasmic. The Bloody marry with hummus and the 'my milkshake is better than yours' - are definitely both better than yours ;) I've been 3 times and the service is a hit and miss - apart from the manager who is all about making you feel at home.

I completely walked by this place the first time I was wandering around Spice Alley, but once I…read morelooked at the small cafe's Asian fusion menu, I knew I wanted to try it. You order at the front register, and they bring your order to you. I've only tried their hojicha latte and taro latte, but they are the best lattes (no coffee) I've ever had. They're so flavorful and rich with a fluffy foam design on top. The drink itself is smooth and creamy but not overly sweet. Hits the spot!

All coffees are not created equal…read more I know this because of Glider. The original is in Potts Point, this is the new venue, and it's an absolute corker. They've set up shop in a teeny tiny Lilliputian cottage in Kensington Lane in the new Central Park precinct. It backs onto Spice Alley and has light-filled interiors that are all white walls and light wood and it feel positively Scandinavian. Then there's the coffee. Good lord, man. It comes served in these custom cups, they're kind of grainy and glazed and feel like they've been hewn out of very light sandstone by some unnamed master craftsman who will die a nobody but be recognised posthumously as one of the finest artisans of this or any age, Van Gogh style. The barista had the obligatory mustache but boy, did this dude know what service felt like. Polite, friendly, charming, without being overbearing. Win stars out of five. Top class, thank you and goodnight.