The Fig House Cafe is a stunning cafe tucked away behind a gorgeous nursery in Kenthurst. There is…read moreindoor and outdoor seating with a small kids play area is fully enclosed and has little tables and chairs where kidlets can do a spot of colouring in as well as a chalkboard easel. There is a seating area right next to this play area which is the perfect spot to sit you have toddlers who you need to keep a close eye on (you do have to go down a couple of steps to this seating area). At lunch time the menu does start to verge in the expensive side for a cafe, but then you do have to remember the setting you are in! You can have everything from soup of the day for $10.00 to Moroccan Spiced Lamb Cutlets on a sweet potato rosti with broccolini & sweet tomato chutney for $30.00. When I go back I will definitely be trying out the Salt & Chilli Squid with a rocket, apple, orange & pistachio salad (e $12.50/m $18.50). And something I haven't mentioned yet, is that they offer full table service at the Fig Coffee House, so you don't have to leave your kids whilst you go inside and order.

The food was incredible! We got 2 sharing plates between 4 people and the servings were very…read moregenerous. The food was very tasty and presentation was top notch. Service was friendly but a little slow. The quality of the food definitely made up for it.

A local favorite for a light lunch, afternoon or high tea. Charming indoor and garden settings…read more Friendly and family run. Offers a good selection leaf teas, nice coffee and some excellent cakes, all served on an eclectic collection of assorted real China crockery (only way to take tea in my humble opinion). You can browse the home wares or plant nursery too. Lovely on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Great coffee and great ambience. During my stay at…read morechatswood, steam engine was my regular morning ritual. They got a dj on Friday which was pretty amazing!! I tried their breakfast set too with avacado toast.

The little engine that could!…read more And this place is little. Constructed on the far left hand corner at the bottom of the escalators at Chatswood Interchange, it's difficult to miss as you can see the steam rising from Barista magic at work. It's busy, in a worker bee sense. People come and go clutching coffee, whilst 3 artisans work their craft. I rolled in here with my two elderly companions on Wednesday post lunch, and we were drawn to the little padded seats at the back, which also opens through to the other side. Ordering, then taking a seat, our talking point became the shelves in front of us with coffee and train paraphernalia. I grabbed the HONY book on display and attempted to explain the concept to the ex-journalist at my right. The book (from 2010) unfortunately contains only the images and captions, not the stories that we have all seen on Facebook, but I think she got what I meant. Soon after, the coffees arrived. Soy Latte. Flat White. Cappuccino. Our cappuccino drinker said the flavour was lovely but she wanted it "hotter". The flat white drinker remarked in earnest tones that it was wonderful. I just drank mine and smiled. Yes it was damn good. One of the best Soy Latte's I've had. No bitterness. A smooth, flavourful brew with some complexity to delight my tastebuds. Isn't "winning your loyalty" an interesting concept. When I stroll through Chatswood next I would find myself hard pressed to try another coffee place, and there are many... If I did try another coffee place, I'd feel like I was cheating on TSE. That's what winning your loyalty is all about.

This is a gem of a coffee place!…read more Having to mission up to Hornsby for a training day was SAVED by this place - tucked in to the train station this place caught our eye and then won our heart. Friendly and relaxed staff pump out coffees to the commuters and then keep the coffee flowing throughout the day. The service was fast and the coffee was delicious - they didn't bat an eye at strange orders such as quarter strength skim lattes and made a great soy fw. There were a few treats to try including the in vogue cruffin which was a sweet treat to help us through our afternoon. Well worth dropping in to grab a takeaway if you are traveling through the Hornsby train station.

Civilisation has reached the North! I never thought I'd see anything this good pop up in this…read moregrubby little corner shop on the concourse at Hornsby Station. "Shop" is a stretch - it's really more of a hole in the wall takeaway only kind of space, lovingly kitted out in tiles, timber, blackboards and big Edison bulbs. The sort of aesthetic that gives you hope. It doesn't disappoint. They make a damn fine coffee here, with good customer service to boot. None of that awful aloofness that typifies so many hipster-esque joints. They sell beautiful muffins and even Bircher muesli, but they do sell out. Hey, it's not like there's space for much stock, and coffee is certainly the priority. Will certainly go out of my way to get a coffee here in future, whenever I'm around Hornsby.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner or just coffee and cake. Nice not to have to go all the way to…read moreparramatta for a decent feed and or a cup of coffee

Such good iced coffee. And I'm not talking about the delicious, creamy atrocity Aussies call iced…read morecoffee, I'm talking about coffee. With ice in it. It's an art, people! (They also have an 8-hour cold drip should you so desire.) The shop is tiny, but if you're lucky enough to snag a stump you'll be privy to some of the most amusing customer conversations. Hungry? They were whipping up waffles last time I was there. But don't get your tastebuds in too much of a tizzy, it's just waffles, so if that's what you want, consider yourself a winner. If not, well, tough luck. But let's be honest, you're heading here for the coffee because it's undoubtably Manly's best, whether hot or cold. And hey, I'm sure they'll even put the ice cream in there if you ask nicely. Just don't ask for decaf. Or larges.

These guys are serious about coffee. Whether it's a doppio espresso or cold drip, you can always…read morecount on a great coffee. The menu is simple: Coffee in one size. No large. No decaf. Waffles with optional chocolate. Because they do it simple, they do it well. The waffles are freshly made as you order. The chocolate is freshly melted Belgian chocolate. The coffee is either their standard blend, or a single origin that rotates every few days - and they are fastidious about how they make it. The actual café is just a hole in the wall with a few boxes & logs that serve as stools. The popularity of this spot ensures an intimate buzz and more often than not, a friendly conversation with the locals. Well worth a visit.

Great ambience and awesome service!! I tried French toast and it was delicious. If you are tea…read moredrinker do try the Spiced tea.

From the owner: The Burrow Cherrybrook provides breakfast, lunch and dinner for the hills district area. we are a…read morefamily run eatery that furthermore offers catering services and tailors functions and events to our clients needs. The Burrow is tucked away in the quiet surroundings of apple tree shopping centre within Cherrybrook. we pride ourselves on delivering top quality fresh food and beverage offering to the hills area. our goal is to be that third space where one can relax and enjoy whilst escaping the day to day life.

I offer 5 stars for this secluded little restaurant that is tucked away in Heathcote on the…read morehighway. The food they do is very good. They focus on Breakfast and lunch, but sometimes for special occasions are open for dinner. Can recommend the mexican fritters and beef brisket burgers They're constantly posting photos of snacks they've just baked that day on instagram too https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1023962947685315/smoke-soda/?hl=en The portions they offer on several dishes is good. My only complaint is the pricing... they're not cheap. Their baked cupcakes/cakes tend to start at around $5+ But then again most good cafes in Sydney and the illawarra aren't cheap in 2018+ ....

Looking for somewhere to stop for lunch after driving for ages up from the south coast. Found this…read moregreat cafe - service prompt and polite. Great coffee and a good range of cakes and sandwiches. Make sure you plan ahead so you don't drive straight past! If you can't park outside turn left and park round the back.

Nice family-run local place…read more Good food and coffee but the wait is too long. 40mins for French toast and a wrap seems little too much. Pricing is reasonable but the portions are on the smaller side.

Turn off Stanley Street & venture along Stanley Lane to find this great cafe tucked away in St…read moreIves. Parking area & nearby council car park, but the early morning cyclists don't need that. Family run, there is always a warm welcome. Patrick makes the coffee while his father Alfie runs the kitchen. My friends and I have tried most of the breakfast items & I am favoriting the vegetarian omelette at the moment. The fresh flavours of the breakfast plate is a favorite too. A lighter choice is the Bircher meuseli with fresh fruit. As well as coffee, tea, milkshakes, fresh juices, brekkie & lunch items they have some delicious cakes and biscuits.

So far I have been stuck on their Lindt hot chocolate and not tasted anything else. It's a winner…read more A great little spot near the Apple store where u can get wifi and enjoy what this little cafe has to offer.

Absolutely delicious coffee, great atmosphere here, would highly recommend that anyone stops by…read morehere and grab a coffee and a cake. You will not regret it if you don't mind the feel of a little oasis in the middle of a large shopping centre the laughter and conversation from the people beside you, or the ability to watching old couples doing their shopping.