When deciding what to eat for lunch, my companion described Chicken Kitchen as "a rip-off Oporto…read moretype of place." Be as it may, Chicken Kitchen shines in its own right. OK, shines is probably a bit much, but we did eat there two days in a row* * Both of those days featured brutal hangovers. You know the kind of shop Chicken Kitchen is; there's one in every suburb, typically at a small-ish shopping centre or train station type area. Chicken Kitchen serves up chicken (duh) in its many forms, plus a wide range of Portugese-style burgers, wraps and buns. There are also ample supplies of hot chips, wedges and surprisingly delicious salads. If your hangover doesn't like grease, try the mushroom and pumpkin number. The people working there are very nice, and the queue to order is quite quick. Regrettably, the wait for your stupid stressful buzzer thing to go off is not so quick. It's not too bad, but on busy beach days the wait can be slightly ridiculous. The food is kind of expensive for what it is; not actually expensive, but $11 for a generic burger, small chips and a soft drink verges on outrageous in my books. However, the premises are sparkling clean, the food is tasty and the staff pleasant. It always draws a crowd.

I sort of stumbled upon this place as I was making my way back into Sydney from a rather long hike…read more I had decided to jump off the bus for a beer, and then found this rather nice place tucked away behind the pub. It turns out, as tends to be the case with most of these small breweries, that the beer, well, was pretty awesome. In fact, they have a number of different ones on offer as well. Even though it seems that most of the seating is outside, they also have a pretty nice upstairs area as well, and also a restaurant. This is certainly a place to check out.

Really cool brewery that is only a few months old and just cleaned up at the latest craft beer…read moreawards. You should 1st try the 'kite flyer' cream ale. It's their most popular and came highly recommended by the bar staff who said it 'just flies out the door'. Having said that, all of the beers are quite unique and tasty- got through 6 of the 9 beers on offer and wasn't disappointed at all. Each of their beers has a little description about its background/ where it came- some of which are quite interesting. If you get a chance, read up on the previous tenant- Really cool relaxed and easy going atmosphere, full of older people and has a welcoming feel- which is a nice change to the short skirts, meat heads and delinquents you get this time of night right next door at Mona pub. Also do take aways!! All the food looked great too. I tried the margarita pizza and the chips. Both awesome. In some magical turn of events the chips somehow tasted like those cheese and bacon balls when you eat them with the dip. Something I highly recommend.

Cozy vibe coffee shop with housewares shop! Beach atmosphere since the beach is right across the…read morestreet and a park across the other street. Definitely a local hang out. The Carmel slice was delicious and went perfectly with the flat white. Since I was sitting outside, it wasn't a surprise when a noisy miner landed on my table, interested in my carmel slice. Too bad bird, no crumbs for you!

One of my favourite cafes on the Northern Beaches! I have…read morebeen here a few times, from breakfast to a milkshake date... I love the generous servings of the breakfast (first time I had the porridge which was delicious... second time I had the eggs on toast with salmon, mushrooms and avocado - both were pretty massive and delicious!) My favourite thing about this cafe is that the meals are presented amazingly which gives the impression that the dish could not just be made at home... there is a definite ambiance about the place with the only downfall being the crowd!

Good, food is good and the vibe is great, prices are INSANE but it's Sydney so what more could you…read morewish for. The service is always nice, some people are kind, some ain't.

It's been built up a lot since I came here last. I used to love coming here years ago when I lived…read morein the area. It's a Merivale establishment now and it's been totally redone. With multiple bars and food options the menu was a bit disappointing to be honest. Food being served in cardboard boxes was just a bit unappealing when you are seated outside with gorgeous views. It's also a real waste of packaging. My burger was ok and the food was pretty average for the price. I would have expected a bit more considering we were there long before the crows arrived. Staff are super nice and friendly and the ambience is good. The water spray outside is a nice touch to cool you down on a warm day. The band playing that day was pretty bad and unfortunately we were sitting very close to them which did not help. I am sure I will be back again and I hope they move to a more sustainable way of serving food in the future.

Park House is now called The Mona. Great place to be on a cold night, especially if you get to sit…read moreby one of two fireplaces. It's kinda of loud and it has a surf vibe. There are a number of different rooms, live music, and a terrific new children's playground. They have a lot of activities from pool, karaoke, trivia night, and the live music, amongst the many offerings. The diverse menu has something for everyone. I had a vegetarian burger made of falafel patty, grilled zucchini, pickled onion, beetroot relish, coconut labneh and chips, aka fries in the States. It was a bit dry, but the flavor was good and the fries were above average. Aussie Son had fish tacos with battered fish, pickled cabbage, jalapeño, pico de gallo, coriander, and lime. He liked them except it was a bit heavy handed in jalapeños for his taste buds. We plan a return visit with Aussie Grandson to try out the playground.

I had a racist bartender named Max and when I confronted the manager named Sam he kicked me out!…read morethe food is really good but they get you on the drink prices, awesome environment, they've clearly spent a lot on making the place look good but haven't spent enough on the staff, not enough staff at any given time!

This cafe is only a few mins from my home but I only recently discovered it. Located at the Marina…read moreat Bayview, you'd be forgiven for missing this cafe from the street as it sits on the waterfront side of the building. Entry is from the small car park to the left side of the building (not the main council car park located to the right). I visited on a cold and rainy day, possibly the worst time to take advantage of the location, and it was still lovely. Warmed by an outdoor heater, the seating is outdoor undercover. Orders are placed at the counter, but food is delivered to the table. Seating is comfortable but not luxurious. The staff were very friendly and highly attentive. The menu is all day breakfast or lunch, prices aren't cheap but based on quality of fare I would say they are reasonable. I ordered a full breakfast consisting of bacon, sausage, egg, mushrooms, toast and hash brown. The menu price was $20 which is at the upper end of what I'd expect to pay for a cafe breakfast. I asked for them to hold the hash brown as I didn't want it. What arrived was a mountain of good food. 3 full bacon rashers, 2 sunny side up eggs, 2 beef sausages, 3 slices of premium loaf toast, a halved grilled tomato and sauted mushroom. I have to assume they added extra bacon in lieu of the hash brown because there was no room left on the plate for anything else. It was delicious, pure and simple. Perhaps it was the cold weather, perhaps it was the cosy warmth of the heater, perhaps it was waiting until midday for breakfast. Even accounting for all those things, the food was delicious. The bacon was premium quality, the eggs were free range, the sausages were gourmet, everything was cooked perfectly. We asked for a coffee and that came in a big mug, ready to warm the hands, perfectly suited to the day. Maybe it was a one off to have such a good experience, and it helps when you're not expecting it, but I will be heading back here.

This is one delightful cafe with beautiful views over the marina. Being very near the doggy beach…read moreit's our go_to place after our pup Bella has had a swim as they are super doggy friendly. The food here is always excellent with something for everyone and the coffee is consistently good. The service is always friendly but at busy times can be a bit slow but with such a lovely outlook no one seems to mind.

I love hole in the wall joints but this place is a dump. Their burgers are nothing fancy - deep…read morefried piece of processed chicken, lettuce and mayo. Nothing else. They don't have any other condiments and the burgers (and roast chicken) are bland. Don't bother trying them out. Woolies or Coles have been rotisserie chicken and it doesn't cost $30 for quarter of a chicken and a plain burger.

Such potential, just wish this place was given a makeover. Food menu is your classic Aussie stuff,…read moreso good for a Saturday, Sunday breakfast. Coffee is hit and miss, for a spot so busy wish they would get a stronger head barista or higher quality bean.

Although I'm not frequently up early enough to enjoy what must be a beautiful sunrise over…read moreWarriwood, I am an admirer of the Sunrise Café. Perched up high on the Warriwood headland, the Sunrise Café faces north and gets a glorious vista over our beautiful northern beaches. The café itself is quite small, although there is sufficient indoor and outdoor seating - plus, what's better than sitting inside? Sitting at the park atop the headland? Sitting down on the beach? Both are serious options! Outside its glorious location, the Sunrise Café has a fair bit going for it. Let's start with the coffee - yummy! It also offers a range of other café-style goodies that never disappoint - milkshakes, banana bread, iced coffees and a variety of muffins and the such are always a good bet for a sneaky morning tea. The Sunrise Café also has what my friends and I term "real food" - primarily, burgers. The burgers here are second to none, and it's a little-known fact that a burger with the lot (about $7) from the Sunrise Café, followed by a dip at Warriwood, is the world's most effective hangover cure. No, really! There's also a range of hot chips, wraps and the such to keep the pickier amongst us happy - but I really recommend the burgers! With not many other businesses around, nice staff and pretty good food, the Sunrise Café is a great place to find yourself at any point in the day!

No complaints. I had the standard fish and chips for $11,90 and it came with tartrate sauce and a…read moreslice of lemon. Rare to get that. Chips were perfectly cooked. Crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Fish was great. The shop is clean and the staff friendly. Seats inside and out and right next to the beach.

After many years of satisfied meals I've just given up on a horrendous lunch. I ordered two grilled…read morefish which were dry and tasteless. I politely brought my dissatisfaction to the owners who other than thanked me for bringing it to their attention offered no remedy or consideration. An easy way of loosing a 20 year customer over $15 worth of fish.. Go elsewhere!